Alexandria Attractions

Torpedo Factory Art Center

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105 North Union St
Alexandria

Art galleries, studios and event space on the Alexandria waterfront...
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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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Birchmere Music Hall

3701 Mt. Vernon Avenue

Sing along to well known performers at this cozy music hall in Alexandria...
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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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Alexandria Library

717 Queen Street

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George Washington's Grist Mill

Mount Vernon Highway

Colonial technology...
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Pentagon

I-395 at Boundary Channel Drive

U.S. Department of Defense...
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Pope-Leighy House

9000 Richmond Highway

Frank Lloyd Wright's Usonian House...
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Alexandria Visitor's Bureau

421 King Street, Suite 300

Take advantage of these experts, who can help you find the very best services and attractions in Alexandria...
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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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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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Woodlawn Plantation

9000 Richmond Highway

Georgian mansion in Virginia countryside...
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Old Town Alexandria

South of Washington

Cobblestones & Confederates...
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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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Cameron Run Regional Park

4001 Eisenhower Avenue

An amazing water park, as well as miniature golf and batting cages, make this park great for a family outing!...
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Gallerie La Taj

1203 King Street

This Alexandria gallery specializes in the sale of exotic African art...
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There’s never a reason to be bored in Alexandria. There are just too many things to do. Start with the must-see attractions, move to the big sights and fine museums, check out some tours, dig in to some outdoor activities, and work your way down to the between-the-cracks, off-the-beaten-path gems. Just leave some time to catch your breath.

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