Mount Vernon by Bike, Boat or Bus

A large, white historic mansion with a red roof and columned porch sits surrounded by green lawns and trees, with smaller outbuildings nearby and a scenic landscape in the background.

Two people stand with bicycles talking while another person jogs past them on a path, with numerous sailboats docked in a marina and green trees in the background.

A group of people ride bicycles on a wooden path surrounded by trees. The rider in front wears a red shirt and black helmet, while others follow in the background, enjoying a sunny day.

Cyclists wearing helmets ride bikes on a wooden boardwalk through a lush, green forested area on a sunny day. Shadows from the trees and cyclists stretch across the path.

A Potomac Riverboat Company sign promotes boat tours as a white tour boat and a colorful sailboat travel on the calm river in the background under a clear sky.

Four people ride bikes on a path beside a marina filled with sailboats. Behind them, a large airplane is flying low overhead, approaching to land. Trees and a cloudy sky are in the background.

Historical reenactors in colonial attire march with American flags in front of a large colonial-style building, as a crowd of people, including families and children, watch the parade on a sunny day.

A sightseeing tour boat cruises along a river, with a large historic white mansion surrounded by trees visible on a hill in the background.

A white and blue sightseeing boat is docked at a wooden pier on a calm lake. Several people stand on the pier near a gazebo. The sky is clear with scattered clouds and trees line the distant shore.

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Start in Alexandria and cycle to George Washington’s Mount Vernon Estate. In the afternoon, board the Miss Christin for a narrated boat cruise back to Old Town. Price includes bike rental/bike pick-up, admission to Mt. Vernon, and return boat ticket. Boat departs Mt. Vernon at 4 p.m; arrives in Alexandria at 5:30 p.m. We recommend departing Alexandria by 11 a.m. Space is limited and 24-hour advance reservation required. If you have a rider ages 2 to 5 please call to make your reservation (703-548-7655). This is a discounted package, no additional discounts can be applied. 24-hour Advanced Reservation Required.