History Attractions in Alexandria

George Washington Masonic Memorial

101 Callahan Drive

This striking memorial to the Freemasons organization provides a beautiful view of the city...
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Black History Resource Center

638 North Alfred Street

Learn more about the history and legacy of African-Americans in Alexandria at this Old Town center...
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Christ Church

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118 N. Washington St
At Cameron St

George Washington and Robert E. Lee's church...
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Gadsby's Tavern Museum

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134 N. Royal St

Washington's favorite pub...
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Pope-Leighy House

9000 Richmond Highway

Frank Lloyd Wright's Usonian House...
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Alexandria Area

221 King Street

Just across the river from Washington, Alexandria offers history, culture, shopping and great outdoor activities for everyone...
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Woodlawn Plantation

9000 Richmond Highway

Georgian mansion in Virginia countryside...
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Fort Ward Museum and Historic Site

4301 W. Braddock Rd

A Civil War fortress...
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Old Presbyterian Meeting House

321 S. Fairfax St
At Duke St

18th-century church...
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The Lyceum

201 S. Washington St

Alexandria historical museum...
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Carlyle House Historic Park

121 N. Fairfax St
Near Cameron St

Historic Alexandria mansion...
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Lee-Fendall House

614 Oronoco St
At Washington St

Home to the Lees of Virginia...
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River Farm Garden Park

7931 East Boulevard Drive

A gorgeous George Washington estate not too far from downtown Alexandria...
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Pentagon

I-395 at Boundary Channel Drive

U.S. Department of Defense...
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Mariner Sailing School

George Washington Parkway
(Belle Haven Marina)

Sailing lessons and boat rentals...
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Old Town Theater

815 King Street

Movies, Performance & More...
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Alexandria Archaeology Museum

105 North Union Street #327
(The Torpedo Factory Art Center)

Discover treasures from centuries past in this riverside museum, which also sponsors fun family archaeology events...
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Alexandria Black History Museum

902 Wythe St

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George Washington Masonic National Memorial

101 Callahan Dr
At King St

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Friendship Firehouse

107 S. Alfred St
Between King and Prince sts

A History of Firefighting...
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