Attractions in Alexandria, Virginia
Historic Homes & Buildings
Frank Lloyd Wright's Pope-Leighey House 703-780-4000
9000 Richmond Highway, Alexandria, VA 22309
Designed by architect Frank Lloyd Wright for an average-income family, this house was completed in 1942 and was moved to its present location on the grounds of Woodlawn... more info mapFriendship Fire Company 703-838-3891
107 South Alfred Street, Alexandria, VA 22314
Alexandria's first volunteer fire fighting organization, this fire company was established in 1774 and the current firehouse was built in 1855. The firehouse features... more info mapHollin Hall 703-360-3148
1909 Windmill Lane, Alexandria, VA 22307
A gracious Georgian style manor house which is surrounded by 175 year old boxwood gardens and was once part of a 2,000 acre plantation owned by George Mason. The house... more info mapMount Vernon Estate and Gardens 703-780-2000
3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Highway, Alexandria, VA 22121
First owned by George Washington's great grandfather in 1674, this historic estate was composed of five farms by the time Washington became president. His home, built... more infoRiver Farm 703-768-5700
7931 East Boulevard, Alexandria, VA 22308
Situated on 25 acres overlooking the Potomac River, this historic 25 acre estate was once owned by George Washington and is now the headquarters of the American... more info mapWoodlawn Plantation 703-780-4000
9000 Richmond Highway, Alexandria, VA 22309
Designed by William Thornton, architect of the first United States Capitol, this Georgian style mansion was the home of Eleanor Custis and Lawrence Lewis, Martha... more info map
Historic Sites & Monuments
Fort Ward Museum and Historic Site 703-838-4848
4301 West Braddock Road, Alexandria, VA 22304
The best preserved of the system of Union forts and batteries built to protect Washington, DC, during the American Civil War, this historic site offers exhibits on Civil... more info mapGeorge Washington's Grist Mill 703-780-3383
5513 Mount Vernon Memorial Highway, Alexandria, VA 22309
George Washington operated this grist mill on Dogue Run, where wheat and corn were ground into flour and meal. After years of use and different owners, the mill... more info mapGum Springs Historical Society and Museum 703-799-1198
8100 Fordson Road, Alexandria, VA 22306
Founded by West Ford, a former slave of George Washington's family, who acquired the property in 1833, this area was helped by Quakers and became a place for runaways... more info map
Museums & Galleries
Alexandria Archaeology Museum 703-838-4399
105 North Union Street, #327, Alexandria, VA 22314
This museum displays the results of recent digs and interprets the results of ongoing research through exhibitions, video, publications, seminars, and tours. more info mapAlexandria Black History Museum 703-838-4356
638 North Alfred Street, Alexandria, VA 22314
This museum documents the contributions of African-Americans to Alexandria's history and culture from 1749 to the present. The building that today houses the museum was... more info mapAthenaeum, The 703-548-0035
201 Prince Street, Alexandria, VA 22314
Built on land that was originally owned by Lord Fairfax and surveyed by George Washington, the Athenaeum is home to the Northern Virginia Fine Arts Association (NVFAA). ... more info mapCollingwood Library and Museum on Americanism 703-765-1652
8301 East Boulevard Drive, Alexandria, VA 22308
Originally part of George Washington's River Farm, this property is now a unique library on Americana complete with an extensive collection of books on American heritage... more info mapDel Ray Artisans 703-838-4827
2704 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22301
Nicholas A. Colasanto Center
"Del Ray Artisans, founded in 1992, is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to promote art for the benefit of artists and the community." more info mapGadsby's Tavern Museum 703-838-4242
138 North Royal Street, Alexandria, VA 22314
Step back in time and see where famous historical figures and everyday people dined and slept while at this historic 18th century property which consists of two... more info mapLyceum, The 703-838-4994
201 South Washington Street, Alexandria, VA 22314
Known as "Alexandria's History Museum," this museum collects, preserves, and interprets the history and culture of Alexandria and the surrounding Northern Virginia area.... more info mapStabler-Leadbeater Apothecary Museum 703-836-3713
105 South Fairfax Street, Alexandria, VA 22314
In 1792, Edward Stabler, a young Quaker pharmacist, started a family business which operated continuously for 141 years. When the Depression forced the shop's closing... more info mapTorpedo Factory Art Center 703-838-4565
105 North Union Street, Alexandria, VA 22314
Experience the process of art in action while at this art center where over 160 professional artists create, display, and sell sculptures, paintings, jewelry, stained... more info map
Parks, Gardens & Zoos
African American Heritage Park 703-838-4356
Located on Duke Street at Holland Lane
This park was designed to co-exist with the original landscape of the on site African-American cemetery and preserve the interesting and varied plant life. The focal... more info mapCameron Run Regional Park 703-960-0767
4001 Eisenhower Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22304
A regional park that provides a wide range of activities and entertainment for the whole family to enjoy including an 18 hole miniature golf course, batting cages, raft... more info mapGreen Spring Gardens Park 703-642-5173
4601 Green Spring Road, Alexandria, VA 22312
Operated by the Fairfax County Park Authority, this 27 acre park contains demonstration gardens, boardwalks, a horticultural center, a library, a greenhouse, meeting... more info mapHuntley Meadows Park 703-768-2525
3701 Lockheed Boulevard, Alexandria, VA 22306
This 1,426 acre park in urban Northern Virginia includes wetlands, forest, meadows, streams, and a pond. Facilities include a visitor center, an auditorium, exhibits,... more info map
Tours & Cruises
Alexandria Colonial Tours 703-519-1749
201 King Street, 3rd Floor, Alexandria, VA 22314
"Alexandria Colonial Tours offers you Alexandria’s original ghost tour filled with ghost stories, legends and folklore." The Ghost & Graveyard Tour is offered from... more info mapDandy Restaurant Cruise Ship 703-683-6076
Zero Prince Street, Alexandria, VA 22314
Climb aboard this beautiful cruise ship and enjoy gourmet dining and dancing while viewing the majestic monuments of Washington, D.C. The ship is world renowned for... more info mapPotomac Riverboat Company 703-684-0580
205 The Strand, Alexandria, VA 22314
This boat company provides sightseeing tours and private charters aboard four state-of-the-art vessels. Three of the boats offer sightseeing tours where visitors can... more info map
Vineyards, Wineries & Breweries
Port City Brewing Company 703-797-2739
3950 Wheeler Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22304
A craft brewery that produces an exciting line of quality, locally crafted ales for the DC and mid-Atlantic markets. The brewery's tasting room serves a sample of their... more info map
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