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Hip and historic, Alexandria is where you'll find incredible architecture, spooky tales and history rich sites to explore. It's where the past resonates into the present day, and where memories are still being made with all the fabulous things to do and see.
With centuries of history and hospitality, Alexandria offers plenty of historic and cultural attractions. The city's many historic homes, churches, businesses, and museums let residents and visitors experience the history that makes our city the charming town it is today. Download self-guided tours and uncover amazing history in Alexandria at your own pace. Or, schedule a guided tour and explore the city with a knowledgeable historian.
Seven of the city's premier historic sites are owned and operated by the City of Alexandria and are maintained by the Office of Historic Alexandria.
The Lyceum, Gadsby's Tavern Museum, Stabler-Leadbeater Apothecary Museum, Alexandria Black History Museum, Friendship Firehouse, Fort Ward Museum, and the Alexandria Archaeology Museum bring Alexandria's colorful and exciting history to life.
Alexandria has many more historic sites which are open to the public and tell a significant part of the city's historical tale.
