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 "An American Musical Landscape"

  • George Washington Masonic Memorial
  • 101 Callahan Drive
  • Alexandria, VA 22301
  • Phone: (703) 307-6250
  • Enjoy a fun-filled show that takes you on a memorable musical "tour" of America presented by the area's best singers and musicians with multi-media effects and costumed historical greeters. Presented at th...


 Alexandria Archaeology

Alexandria Archaeology
  • 105 N. Union Street
  • #327
  • Alexandria, VA 22314
  • Phone: (703) 746-4399
  • Fax: (703)
  • Step right into the museum's laboratory where archaeologists reconstruct Alexandria's history, fragment by fragment. Tues.-Fri. 10 a.m.-3 p.m.; Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun. 1-5 p.m.


 Alexandria Black History Museum

Alexandria Black History Museum
  • 902 Wythe Street
  • Alexandria, VA 22314
  • Phone: (703) 746-4356
  • Fax: (703)
  • Originally the segregated library for Alexandria's African American residents, the museum documents the local and national history, culture and contributions of Black America. Tues.-Sat. 10 a.m.-4 p.m.


 Alexandria Colonial Tours

  • 201 King Street
  • Suite 302
  • Alexandria, VA 22314
  • Phone: (703) 519-1749
  • Fax: (703) 579-1937
  • Hunt through the brick-lined streets of Old Town to discover historic places and learn about George Washington and other patriots. Divide into teams and see who wins! Ages 7-11.  Map and clues available at the Chris...


 Alexandria Colonial Tours

  • 201 King Street
  • Suite 302
  • Alexandria, VA 22314
  • Phone: (703) 519-1749
  • Fax: (703) 579-1937
  • Alexandria's Original Ghost & Graveyard Tour. Our Colonial costumed guides lead you by lantern light telling you ghost stories, legends and folklore. Reservations accepted. Tours leave from garden of Ramsay House Vis...


 Alexandria Tours

  • 221 King Street
  • Alexandria, VA 22314
  • Phone: (703) 329-1122
  • History and architecture walking tours of Old Town offered Mon.-Sat. 10:30 a.m.; Sun. at 2 p.m. from the garden of the Ramsay House Visitors Center, March-Nov, weather permitting. (Alternates with Old Town Experience's t...


 Alexandria Visitors Center at Ramsay House

Alexandria Visitors Center at Ramsay House
  • 221 King Street
  • Alexandria, VA 22314
  • Phone: (703) 838-5005
  • Alt. Phone: (800) 388-9119
  • Named for William Ramsay, Scottish merchant and city founder. Stop by for sightseeing brochures, maps, etc. Gift shop. Save 50% when you purchase a Key to the City Pass with admission to nine historic attractions an...


 Alexandria's Footsteps to the Past

  • Alexandria Visitors Center
  • 221 King Street
  • Alexandria, VA 22314
  • Phone: (703) 683-3451
  • Fax: (703) 549-5752
  • Owned by a ninth-generation Virginian, this company offers a daily 90-minute history tour from Ramsay House Visitors Center. March-Dec, Mon.-Sat. at ll:30 a.m. & l:30 p.m.; Sun. at 10:30 a.m. (Jan-Feb by appoint...


 Alexandria's Footsteps to the Past Ghost Tours

  • 221 King Street
  • Alexandria, VA 22314
  • Phone: (703) 683-3451
  • Fax: (703) 549-5752
  • Bring a camera and follow a lantern-carrying guide who gives you lots of early history, a little suspense and mystery and a dose of "ghost."  Tour begins at Ramsay House Visitor Center. March-Nov, Sun-Thur 7;Fri &am...


 American Legion Post 24

American Legion Post 24
  • 400 Cameron Street
  • Alexandria, VA 22314
  • Phone: (703) 683-5564
  • This friendly Post, founded by World War I veterans, is housed in an historic building they were instrumental in saving. All Legion members, other veterans, Active-duty and Reserve service members, and your family, are w...


 Art League, Inc.

Art League, Inc.
  • 105 N. Union Street
  • Alexandria, VA 22314
  • Phone: (703) 683-1780
  • Fax: (703) 683-5786
  • The Art League, Inc., is a multifaceted, nonprofit visual arts organization that meets its mission through its gallery, fine-art school, art supply store, and arts-outreach programs. Membership in our gallery is open to ...


 Art League, Inc.

Art League, Inc.
  • 105 N. Union Street
  • Alexandria, VA 22314
  • Phone: (703) 683-1780
  • Fax: (703) 683-5786
  • The Art League, Inc., is a multifaceted, nonprofit visual arts organization that meets its mission through its gallery, fine-art school, art supply store, and arts-outreach programs. Membership in our gallery is open to ...


 Athenaeum

  • 201 Prince Street
  • Alexandria, VA 22314
  • Phone: (703) 548-0035
  • Fax: (703) 548-0456
  • A Greek Revival building built in 1851, it was home to the Bank of the Old Dominion, where Robert E. Lee did his banking. Today it is an art gallery and home of the Northern Virginia Fine Arts Association. Open  Thu...


 Bike and Roll Alexandria

Bike and Roll Alexandria
  • One Wales Alley
  • Alexandria, VA 22314
  • Phone: (703) 548-7655
  • Bike and Roll encourages locals and tourists alike to hop on two wheels and Bike the Sites® of Alexandria. Cruise the George Washington Parkway to Gravelly Point and feel the rush as you watch planes take-off. Ride along...


 Candi's Candies

  • 107 N. Fairfax Street
  • Alexandria, VA 22314
  • Phone: (703) 518-1718
  • An old-style candy shop in the heart of Old Town Alexandria. A nostalgic atmosphere with ghostly history and a wide variety of confections. Free samples!


 Carlyle House

Carlyle House
  • 121 N. Fairfax Street
  • Alexandria, VA 22314
  • Phone: (703) 549-2997
  • Fax: (703) 549-5738
  • A Georgian Palladian manor house built in 1753 by merchant and city founder John Carlyle. Here, five royal governors and General Braddock met to discuss funding of the French and Indian War. Tues.-Sat. 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Su...


 Chateau Animaux

Chateau Animaux
  • 101-A S. Saint Asaph Street
  • Alexandria, VA 22314
  • Phone: (703) 518-5188
  • Pamper your pets at Chateau-Animaux (formerly Fetch!)! Located in the heart of historic Old Town, we offer fresh-baked, all-natural treats plus gourmet specialties including birthday cakes–all for dogs!  A...


 Christ Church

  • 118 N. Washington Street
  • Alexandria, VA 22314
  • Phone: 703.549.1450, ext. 103
  • This beautiful English country-style church was built between 1767-1773 and was attended by George Washington & Robert E. Lee. Tours available Mon.-Sat. 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sun. 2-4 p.m., with Sun. morning and evening wor...


 Dandy Restaurant Cruise Ships

  • Zero Prince Street
  • Alexandria, VA 22314
  • Phone: (703) 683-6076
  • Fax: (703) 683-7442
  • Gourmet dining, dancing and an unparalleled view of our nation's majestic monuments. Day or night, rain or shine, year 'round. Nina's Dandy features a 465-square-foot marble dance floor and 3,700-square-foot outer d...


 DC Metro Food Tours

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  • Phone: (202) 683-8847
  • We offer three-hour guided excursions that take you down the cobblestone streets of picturesque Old Town Alexandria. Take a journey through one of the nation’s largest historic districts that was once home to both George...


 fibre space

fibre space
  • 102 N. Fayette Street
  • ALEXANDRIA, VA 22314
  • Phone: (703) 664-0344
  • fibre space is a full-service knit and crochet community that provides yarn, needles and notions as well as knit and crochet classes, parties and events. Our shop space is bright, fresh and funky. Come visit us in space!


 First Night Alexandria

  • 421 King Street
  • Suite 300
  • Alexandria, VA 22314
  • Phone: 703.838.4200, x 210
  • First Night revives the ancient traditions of marking the passage of time in a present day context. It was created by a group of civic-minded artists in Boston as a meaningful alternative to traditional New Year's Eve re...


 Freedom House

  • 1315 Duke Street
  • Alexandria, VA 22314
  • Phone: (703) 836-2858
  • Once headquarters for the slave-trade operation of Franklin, Armfield & Co., this historic building now houses the Northern Virginia Urban League's newly opened museum. Self-guided tours Monday-Friday from 9 a.m. to ...


 Friendship Firehouse

  • 107 S. Alfred Street
  • Alexandria, VA 22314
  • Phone: (703) 746-3891
  • Established in 1774, the Friendship Fire Company was the first volunteer fire company in Alexandria. The current firehouse was built in 1855 and now houses historic firefighting equipment and exhibits. Fri.-Sat. 10 a.m.-...


 Gadsby's Tavern Museum

  • 134 N. Royal Street
  • Alexandria, VA 22314
  • Phone: (703) 746-4242
  • Consists of two buildings, the 1785 Georgian tavern and the 1792 City Hotel. The tavern has been authentically restored to its 18th-century appearance. Notable guests included George Washington & Thomas Jefferson. Ap...



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Running 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily, this free trolley runs between N. Union Street and the King Street Metro station, making lots of stops for hopping on and off to check out all the shops, restaurants and attractions found along Old Town's main thoroughfare. read more