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Historic Georgetown
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Mount Vernon
Tour Summary: A privately owned estate and garden, once the home of George and Martha Washington. In the 18^th century the estate, gardens, and farm totaled 8,000 acres. Today, 500 acres have been preserved. Visitors can see 20 structures and 50 acres of gardens as they existed in 1799. In addition, one can see the tombs of George and Martha Washington, Washington’s greenhouse, a memorial to the accomplishments of 18^th century slaves and a museum.
Address: 3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Highway, Mount Vernon, Virginia 22121. About 16 miles south of Washington, DC.
Closest Metro Stop: Huntington Station (Yellow Line) to Fairfax Connector Bus.
Availability: Open every day of the year. April - August 8 AM - 5 PM; March - October 9 AM – 5 PM; November - February 9 AM – 4 PM.
Costs: Adults $13, Seniors $12, Children $6, Children 5 and under are free. A shuttle to the Pioneer Farm Site is available from March 11 to November.
Restrictions: No food or drink except for bottled water is allowed. Gum, strollers and motorized scooters are not allowed in the mansion. Dogs are allowed but must be on a leash.
How to Request a Tour: Contact (703) 780-2000 or Mountvernon.org.



Union Station
Summary: Rail station newly refurbished in turn-of-the-century motif. DC’s home to Amtrak, buses, taxis, public parking, and many DC tours such as: Tourmobile, Gray Line and Old Town Trolley Tours. In addition, there are restaurants, a food court, movie theaters, post office, a book store, a flower shop, retail stores, public restrooms, pay phones and an ATM machine.
Address: 50 Massachusetts Ave, NE, on the Senate side of the Capitol
Closest Metro Stop: Union Station (Red Line).
Availability: Open 24 hours. Shops are open Monday-Saturday from 10AM-9PM, and Sunday from 12 noon-6PM.
More Information: Visitingdc.com



Old Post Office Pavilion
Summary: Built in 1889 as Washington’s first skyscraper, the Old Post Office Pavilion is now the home of a number of restaurants and shops, as well as the host of a number of events throughout the year.
Address: 1100 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Closest Metro Stop: Metro Center (Red, Blue, and Orange lines)
Cost: Free
Availability: Time varies with location and events.
Notes: For more information, visit: Oldpostofficedc.com or call: (202) 289-4224, ext. 5.
Or Tourofdc.org



Dumbarton Oaks Garden
Tour Summary: Visitors can wander though sixteen acres of beautiful landscape, through small formal gardens, a Roman-style amphitheater, and down Lovers’ Lane. Collections of pre-Columbian art.
Address: 1703 32nd St., NW (One block east of Wisconsin Ave. between R and S Streets in Georgetown).
Closest Metro Stop: Foggy Bottom (Blue and Orange Lines).
Availability: November 1 - March 14: 2 PM – 5 PM March 15 - October 31: 2 PM – 6 PM. Closed on Mondays, federal holidays, during inclement weather and on Christmas Eve.
Cost: November 1 - March 14: Free admission. March 15 - October 31: Adults: $7, Children/Seniors: $5. How to Request a Tour: Guided tours for the gardens are available and must be arranged in advance. Call (202) 339-6409 or contact the Docent Coordinator, Christine Blazina at blazinac@doaks.org.
Notes: For more information visit Doaks.org.



Old Stone House
Tour Summary: A tour of the oldest home in Washington, a 1795 Georgetown colonial home displaying 18^th century living and surrounded by a lavish flower and herb garden.
Tour Length: Not specified.
Address: 3051 M Street, NW
Availability: Open all year to groups of 10 or more.
Cost: Free
How to Request a Tour: To make reservations, call: (202) 895-6070.
Notes: For additional information, visit: (202) 895-6070 or visit: Nps.gov.



Frederick Douglass National Historical Site
Tour Summary: A tour of Cedar Hill, the home of the family of Frederick Douglass, one of the most famous African Americans of the 19^th century. Includes an overview of his efforts to abolish slavery and his struggle for rights for all oppressed people.
Address: 1411 W. St. SE
Closest Metro Stop: Anacostia (Green line)
Availability: Visitors can tour the home from 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM. Tours of less than 11 depart at: 9:00 AM, 12:15, 3:00, 3:30, and 4:00 PM. Tours of 11 or more depart at 9:30 AM, 10:45 AM, and 2:00 PM.
How to Request a Tour: Reservations may be made online (Nps.gov) or by calling (877) 444-6777. Reservations are recommended for groups of less than 11 and required for parties of 11 or more.
Cost: $1.50 per person; $5.00 flat fee for school groups.
Notes: For more information, call: (202) 426-5961 or visit: Nps.gov.



Claude Moore Colonial Farm
Summary: A self-guided tour of the Claude Moore Colonial Farm, a living history farm depicting the lives of a poor, 18^th century family on a small tenant farm just on the brink of the Revolutionary War.
Address: 6310 Georgetown Pike, McLean, Virginia.
Closest Metro Stop: No Metro service.
Availability: Farm hours: Wednesday – Sunday, 10 AM – 4:30 PM; Gatehouse Shop Hours: Wednesday – Sunday, 10 AM – 5 PM.
Cost: Adults: $3; Children (3-12) and Senior Citizens: $2.
Notes: No pets are allowed on farm property. For more information, visit: 1771.org or call (703) 442-7557.  Or visit Nps.gov



Gunston Hall Plantation
Tour Summary: A guided tour of the house focusing on the life of George Mason and his family; they tell of the slaves, servants, and others who worked for the Mason family; and point out architectural features of the house.
Tour Length: Approximately 45 minutes.
Address: 10709 Gunston Road, Mason Neck, Virginia.
Closest Metro Stop: No Metro service.
Availability: Public hours are 9:30 AM – 5 PM everyday. The last house tour begins at 4:30 PM. No reservations are required.
Cost: Adults: $8; Seniors (60+): $7; Students (Grades 1 – 12): $4; Children (Kindergarten and younger): Free.
Notes: For additional information, call: (703) 550-9220 or visit: Gunstonhall.org.



Naval Academy
Tour Information: Public tours only, register at the visitor's center. Access to the Academy grounds is limited. Please check the current security restrictions before planning a visit. All visitors over the age of 16 must have a valid picture ID.
Hours: Tours are conducted every half hour from March 1st to Labor Day: Monday through Saturday 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Sunday tours are given between 11:00 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. every half hour. Labor Day to Thanksgiving tours are given between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. every hour. Thanksgiving to March 1st tours are given at 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. only.
Information: Call (410) 263-6933 for more information. Or visit: Usna.edu