Viewfinder: Cruising Down the Potomac
Potomac River sightseeing cruises show Mount Vernon from a new view.
If you want to see Mount Vernon from a new perspective, hop on a boat and take a cruise down the Potomac River.
Historic Mount Vernon offers Potomac River cruises that offer sweeping views of Mount Vernon, the George Washington Parkway, the Woodrow Wilson Bridge, and Piscataway Park in Maryland. The 40-minute narrated cruises discuss interesting historical facts about the estate and George Washington's land.
Also of note: when you are at the wharf where the tours leave the Estate, be sure to look for the osprey's nest.
The Potomac River sightseeing tours are offered Tuesday through Sunday. Tickets are available for purchase on Mount Vernon's website. Estate admission is required.
elf
9:51 am on Thursday, July 26, 2012
Magnificent. A pleasant way to start the day. Thanks Jessie.
Jessie Biele
2:01 pm on Thursday, July 26, 2012
You're welcome Earl. I'm glad you enjoyed the gallery!
Jessie
STEPHEN
3:12 pm on Thursday, July 26, 2012
Jessie - These photos are absolutely stunning! What a pleasure it is to look at them. You do marvelous work. Stephen and Gloria.
Ann Lategan
7:18 am on Wednesday, October 24, 2012
Thank you so beautiful ! we visited Mount Vernon last year (day of the earthquake end of August 2011) Steeped in history and beauty. Hopefully will return. I live in South Africa. Best wishes, Ann.