Ring in the holiday season with a trip to George Washington's Mount Vernon Estate. "Christmas Illuminations" combines the old with the new, in an event you will always remember.
Even if you've been there before, there is nothing like seeing Mount Vernon at Christmas. Shop for gifts at the 18th-century winter market, learn a bit of history at the living reenactments, and marvel at the lights and fireworks over the Potomac River.
If they are still available, you can add a timed mansion tour to your general admission tickets. Get an up-close view of how George and Martha Washington lived and see the estate all decked out as it may have been centuries ago. Be sure to visit Alladin the camel in his pen!
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- WHEN: December 17-18, 2022 | 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
- WHERE: George Washington's Mount Vernon Estate | 3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Highway | Mount Vernon, VA
- TICKETS: $60 per adult ($58 without mansion tour), $38 per youth ($36 without mansion tour)
- WEBSITE: Christmas Illuminations at Mount Vernon
While this is a family-friendly event, the activities are primarily outdoors. You will need to plan for the weather and be sure to bundle up. Seating for the fireworks will be on the expansive lawn and you can bring picnic blankets and portable camp chairs.
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Know Before You Go
- Pets are prohibited at this event.
- Every attendee requires a ticket, including children.
- Refreshments will be available for sale at the Mount Vernon food truck.
- Keep an eye out for George Washington; he will kick off the festivities with opening remarks.
- Tickets are discounted for Mount Vernon members.
For more information, or to purchase your tickets for the event online, click here to visit the Mount Vernon website.
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