Virginia Historical Tour: Mount Vernon and Alexandria

Where the nation was dreamed, envisioned, planned. Residence of the first President of the United States, Mount Vernon is fully preserved and one of the most visited historical points in the region. Next to, one
charming and bucolic city also preserved from the colonial era, Old Town Alexandria. There you can go to the same restaurant, church and streets frequented by George Washington. A trip back in time with stunning streets, restaurants and shops for
All tastes.

What's included:

• Guide Included

What to expect:

Duration: 4 hours

George Washington's Mount Vernon

3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Highway, Mount Vernon, 22121, Virginia

Mount Vernon is the former residence and plantation of George Washington, one of the Founding Fathers, commander of the Continental Army in the Revolutionary War and the first president of the United States, and his wife, Martha. An American landmark, the property is on the banks of the Potomac River in Fairfax County, Virginia, approximately 15 miles south of Washington, D.C.

2 hours • Admission Ticket Not Included

Old Town Alexandria Waterfront

1 Prince Street, Alexandria, 22314, Virginia

A bustling historic district along the Potomac, Old Town is marked by 18th-century pavement streets and remains. George Washington slept in Gadsby’s Tavern, one of the many small museums in the area. Another is the Stabler-Leadbeater Apothecary, opened in 1783. Indie boutiques and gastronomic spots line up on King Street, and there are outdoor restaurants near the river. The Saturday farmers market has been operating for 260 years.

2 hours • Admission Ticket Not Included

George Washington Masonic National Memorial

101 Callahan Dr, , Alexandria, 22301-2751, Virginia

The George Washington Masonic National Memorial (Alexandria, Virginia) is a museum designed to educate the world about George Washington: the man and the Mason.

Pass by without stopping

Gadsby's Tavern Museum

134 N Royal St, Alexandria, 22314-3226, Virginia

Gadsby’s Tavern has served exquisite meals since 1770. Elegant colonial dining rooms from the George Washington era.

Pass by without stopping

Alexandria's Christ Church

118 N Washington St, , Alexandria, 22314-3023, Virginia

A place of worship for prominent historians, including Benjamin Franklin, Betsy Ross and George Washington, Christ Church remains an active Episcopal Church and continues to hold weekly cults.

Pass by without stopping