Mount Vernon Bike Trail: Independent Tour with Optional Potomac River Cruise

4 h
About this activity
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Stop At: Bike and Roll DC, 1 Wales Alley, Alexandria, VA 22314, USA

Pick up your bike between 10:30 - 11am. Staff will greet you, provide you with waiver, fit you to your bike, and discuss your route and day.

Duration: 20 minutes

Pass By: Potomac River, Washington DC, DC

Ride along and enjoy views of the Potomac River. Route is relatively flat with a few rolling hills. Ride is approximately 10 miles to Mount Vernon (about a 1 hour ride). You may go direct or take your time and stop and see various sites, such as Jones Point Light House.

Pass By: Jones Point Lighthouse, jones Point Park, Alexandria, VA

See Jones Point Lighthouse as you make your way to Mount Vernon.

Stop At: George Washington's Mount Vernon, 3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Highway, Mount Vernon, VA 22121

Admission to the estate and mansion tour are included in your experience.

Duration: 3 hours

Stop At: Potomac Riverboat Company, Alexandria, VA

If option is selected, your return will be via a ride on the Miss Cristin courtesy of the Potomac Riverboat Company.

Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes

Stop At: Bike and Roll DC, 1 Wales Alley, Alexandria, VA 22314, USA

If you select the option to ride back versus taking the Miss Cristin, you will return your bike and end your experience at Bike and Roll DC, Alexandria.

Duration: 10 minutes

Included
  • Bike rental
  • Helmet
  • Narrated Potomac River cruise (if option selected)
  • Equipment for kids of all sizes and ages
  • Entry/Admission - George Washington's Mount Vernon
  • Entry/Admission - Potomac Riverboat Company
Not included
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Food and drinks
Additional
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 1 day of travel. In this case confirmation will be received as soon as possible, subject to availability
  • Tours may be canceled if the weather makes for dangerous riding conditions
  • Trailer carriages and trailer tandems are available for children not old enough or comfortable on their own bike
  • To ride in a trailer carriage, the child needs to be able to hold up his or her head and wear a helmet
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Near public transportation
  • Infant seats available
  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Features
Tourism
90% Cultural
50% Original
45% Sport
30%