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Search no more for hotels in the Washington D.C. area near Mount Vernon . Only ten miles from Crowne Plaza Old Town Alexandria, Mt. Vernon rests regal and proud as the most popular historic estate in America .
Save on your visit to Mount Vernon , VA with Crowne Plaza Old Town Alexandria's Mount Vernon Package which includes:
- Overnight accommodations
- Admission for 2 adults to Mount Vernon
- Food vouchers of up to $24.00 USD
- 10% discount in the gift shop
- Choice of playing cards or guide book
The estate was home to George and Martha Washington from the time they married in 1759 until George's death in 1799.
Nearly 80 million visitors have toured the estate since The Mount Vernon Ladies' Association opened Mount Vernon to the public in 1860, after having acquired the property from the Washington family in 1858.
Escape to experience George and Martha Washington's expansive estate on the Potomac River, only 16 miles south of Washington , D.C. Explore a vast number of varying buildings, gardens, theaters, galleries and over 500 original artifacts.
500 acres of the nation's historic first President include:
- Ford Orientation Center, where your adventure begins with a 20-minute action-adventure movie We Fight to be Free .
- Outbuildings, such as a greenhouse, slave quarters, kitchen and stables
- Gardens, where you can enjoy lushly landscaped garden or take the Forest Trail, perfect for an afternoon hike.
- The Pioneer Farmer exhibition, features 4 acres of working farm including a recreation of George's 16-sided treading barn
- Washington's tomb, where you can pay homage to both George and Martha (wreath-laying ceremonies are held daily)
- Donald W. Reynolds Museum and Education Center, including 23 theater and gallery exhibits with interactive technology highlighting various facets of Washington 's life
Mount Vernon tours are available 365 days a year.
Admission : Adults $15, Seniors (62+) $14, Youth (6-11) $7, Children under 6 Free.
Annual passes are available as well as discounted military tickets. Please contact Mount Vernon Estate & Gardens for information at 1-800-429-1520 .
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