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Fifty years older than the city of Washington, Alexandria is one of America's most historic communities, with more 18th- and 19th-century architecture than anywhere else in Virginia. The charming 'Old Town' district has been carefully restored and sympathetically developed to offer the visitor an array of museums, galleries, special events, fine restaurants and hotels.

Located on the west bank of the Potomac River, Alexandria operates daily cruises, north to Washington DC or south to America's most popular historic home, Mount Vernon. Themed excursions focus on all aspects of Alexandria's history, from the slave trade to World War II, culminating in a celebration of both old and new at the Torpedo Factory Art Center.

Alexandria Attractions

Fort Ward Museum and Historic Site
4301 West Braddock Road, Alexandria, VA 22304
Tel: +1 703 838 4848 | Fax: +1 703 671 7350

Gadsby's Tavern Museum
134 North Royal Street, Alexandria, VA 22314
Tel: +1 703 838 4242 | Fax: +1 703 838 4270

The Lyceum
201 South Washington Street, Alexandria, VA 22314
Tel: +1 703 838 4994 | Fax: +1 703 838 4997

Pohick Bay Regional Park
6501 Pohick Bay Drive, Lorton, VA 22079
Tel: +1 703 339 6104

Torpedo Factory Arts Center
105 North Union Street, Alexandria, VA 22314
Tel: +1 703 838 4565

Mount Vernon Estate and Gardens
3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Highway, Mount Vernon, VA 22121
Tel: +1 703 780 2000

Carlyle House Historic Park
121 North Fairfax Street, Alexandria, VA 22314
Tel: +1 703 549 2997 | Fax: +1 703 549 5738

Ramsay House
221 King Street, Alexandria, VA 22314
Tel: +1 703 838 4200 | Fax: +1 703 838 4683