Mount Vernon Self-guided Bike Ride with Optional Narrated Potomac River Boat Cruise Return
by Unlimited Biking formerly Bike and Roll DC
Overview
This is a self-guided bike tour starting in Old Town Alexandria. Participants arrive between 8:00 and 9:30 AM to pick up a bike rental, helmet, and equipment suitable for all ages at the rental store. The ride follows the mostly flat, approximately 10-mile Mount Vernon Trail along the Potomac River, taking about one hour to cycle. Riders may stop along the way to visit sites such as Jones Point Lighthouse. Upon reaching George Washington’s Mount Vernon Estate, guests have about three hours to explore the mansion, gardens, and educational exhibits at their own pace. Admission tickets to the grounds are included and provided at the bike rental location. After the visit, participants can choose to return to Alexandria by bike or select an optional narrated Potomac River boat cruise for their return. The boat departs Mount Vernon at 1:45 PM on a seasonal schedule from late May to September. The cruise first stops at Alexandria City Marina around 2:40 PM, then continues to Washington, DC, arriving at the Transit Pier at The Wharf by approximately 3:10 PM. Those choosing the boat return must select this option when booking. If returning by bike, riders may also leave their bikes at Mount Vernon with prior notice. The total tour time ranges from four to seven hours depending on stops and return method. Riders must be at least 16 years old to ride electric bikes, and children must be at least one year old to participate. For safety, riders over 300 pounds or using attachments such as double trailers are not permitted.
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Itinerary
Alexandria
Start at Old Town Alexandria near Union Street Public House, where participants can learn about the area's history and take photos before beginning the bike ride.
Alexandria Location
Alexandria is located next door to the Union Street Public House at 125 S Union Street, Alexandria VA 22314.
20 min
George Washington's Mount Vernon
Admission to the grounds is included in the experience.
180 min
Mount Vernon
Guests may further explore the estate grounds, learn about the history, and take photos before starting the return portion of the trip.
Potomac River
Ride approximately 10 miles along the Potomac River. The route is relatively flat with a few rolling hills and takes about one hour. Riders may go direct or stop to see sites such as Jones Point Lighthouse.
Boat Return Option
From late May to September, participants who selected the boat option can board a narrated Potomac River cruise departing Mount Vernon at 1:45 PM. The boat stops at Alexandria City Marina around 2:40 PM and arrives at Washington DC’s Transit Pier at The Wharf by approximately 3:10 PM.
30 min
Meeting point
Unlimited Biking: Alexandria is located at 1199 North Fairfax Street, Alexandria, VA 22314, USA
End point
This is a one-way package. The boat leaves Mount Vernon at 1:45PM, stops in Alexandria at about 2:40PM and arrives at the Transit Pier at The Wharf, 950 Wharf St SW, Washington, DC at about 3:10PM.
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Cancellation policy
- All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Additional info
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