The 20 best views in Alexandria

It’s free! There are three floors full of little shops displaying art work of various kinds taking up this whole building! We enjoyed how you can see the arts work space and watch them create. There’s a huge variety, but almost everything was very expensive in all the shops. Needless to say, but we didn’t buy anything but still had a good time walking and taking in all the artists and their work. Would recommend if you’re looking for an art piece or just killing time.

Service in atmosphere was on point food was nice and all you can eat for brunch. Great views, great customer service and under direction of Chris from housewives of Potomac. This place has a few good reasons why you should check it out I’m glad I did. PS be on a diet coming here. Paid parking below

I have been going here for 25 years. I love it. Lots of bathrooms. Good air conditioning. Fun shops nearby. You have to see the glass aquariums the print studios and the views from the studios around the elevators are fantastic. We met the current president Edward Mccluney. The sun print artist has items that say torpedo factory that make good gifts.

A nice building at a gorgeous river front location in Alexandria, VA. Spacious, with a lot of cozy boutiques and art shops, creative studios and workshops. The only thing that is missing there is a talent. And this is a must for any art center. But it is definitely a positive influence, more like a community gallery and public exhibition space.

This was unlike anything we have ever been to. The building is separated into private studios where each artist displays their work and you can purchase items. They had different mediums from beautiful scarves and hats to photographs to sculptures. We liked how unique each different studio was. Will definitely return on our next trip!

This place is Really really cool. It is a massive creative space with 3 whole floors of art studios and artists making, Exhibiting and selling some truly spectacular works of art, all within a historical building where they actually used to build torpedoes. There’s some poetry in the fact that a place that once only created instruments of Destruction is now a place of creativity and artistic beauty. If you really like art, or are looking for something nice to get for yourself or as a gift to someone you care about I totally recommend checking this place out. Even if you end up just looking around and the pieces that are for sale are outside your price range you will still be glad you came. Support your local artist and come check this place out.

There were so many places showcasing stunning artworks and paintings, but one piece really stood out—a breathtaking snow mountain scene painted by a talented artist. 🖌️🏔️ Her work was so realistic, it felt like you could step right into it! The best part? All her paintings were bought by an admiring fellow artist. 🎨👏 What an inspiration!

So worth checking out. A rare time capsule. So rare in fact, that even the original owners realized it was worth preserving with as much originality as possible...back in the 1700s! It's also worth your money for the guided tour. Our guide was wonderful.

I had to pleasure of taking the poison tour that was offered by the museum, and I had so much fun learning about the way people in the late 1800 to early 1900s utilized what we now know was poisonous chemicals and herbs as unique treatment methods. It was so cool getting to tour the shop and storage spaces and learn about how the shop operated when it was still in business. I would love to come back and take another tour during their normal business hours to browse the exhibits, but Gray, our tour guide did a phenomenal job during our hour-long tour!

A preserved time capsule of an authentic apothecary. The guides were very informative and the exhibit showed original apothecary jars with the materials preserved inside. A unique look into the past.

Great museum to visit if you like old vintage stuff. Tickets were 5$ for adults and 3$ for kids. The people working there are amazing and very friendly. Also their shop has a lot of things to check out.

Amazing experience! Guide was incredibly knowledgeable and friendly. This place is truly frozen in time, and you will learn so many surprising things about the way people used to treat ailments and practice medicine.

Very interesting place to visit. We had a great tour guide that was able to answer any of our questions. I would reccomend stopping by if you're in the city.

Great job preserving this piece of history. Worth seeing once. It is only the one room and there was no upstairs portion to see when I visited. The ticket clerk was not paying much attention to the simple rope blocking off the one room available to view. I might suggest they install a turnstile. It would also be nice to have a video of costumed apothecaries talking with clients in period garb and concocting a remedy. That would make it a better experience. Otherwise, you'll probably only spend 10-15 minutes here.

Very Clean. Affordable tours. Great view at top. If you like architecture, there is plenty to see and learn on first and second floor. You can see and tour all in about 3-4 hours. For the history buffs, a lot of insights can be learned from the tours, specifically on the upper floors. 2 Active lodges are located here. Solve the elevator mystery!

Bummer of a time today, as I was very excited to explore and learn about Masons and GW’s involvement. Instead of learning about what Masons are and how meetings work and what their focus is, and how and why GW got involved, we were simply shuffled to each floor and told to look around. Each floor was vastly underwhelming, only a few notable pieces, such as a desk “thought to have been used by Washington.” They have a strand of his supposed hair, which is a big highlight apparently. With little explanation, we looked at bizarre costumes various masons and affiliate groups wear. View was nice, for $20 a hard pass. Wildly weird time. Wife is convinced this place is haunted. We live locally… any visitors reading this, skip unless you’re a Mason.

Such a beautiful and historic landmark! The George Washington Masonic Memorial stands proudly over Alexandria and offers an amazing view from the top. The building itself is stunning, and the guided tour gives a lot of insight into both George Washington’s life and the Masonic history behind it. Peaceful, educational, and very well preserved — definitely worth a visit if you’re nearby.

The George Washington Masonic Memorial @ Alexandria is a neoclassical shrine dedicated to George Washington who was a Masonian himself. It was built during the period 1922-26 and offers a fascinating look at the history of Freemasonry. The tallest structure in the DC region, the top of the tower offers a panoramic 360 deg view of the DC region, the Potomac river and the town of Alexandria. It is advisable to take the guided tour as access to the top of the tower and use of elevators is aided by the staff

Awesome! Loved it!! Wonderfully modern and air-conditioned, so makes for a great stop in the summer. Lots of George Washington artifacts, not just Masonic related. Although the Masonic history and chambers were really cool! Tour was $20/ea for 1 hour guided. Our guide, José, was fantastic! Very informative and such and interesting place. About 10 in our tour group. Book online ahead of time to guarantee entry. Ample free parking. It's rentable for events. Cool old "magical" elevators and don't forget the observation deck! The view is spectacular! I can't believe this place wasn't just crawling with people, but it was pretty quiet. Tour tickets grant you access for the entire day, so stay alls long as you like. Don't miss the clock that sat at Washington's bedside when he died. The attending physician cut the weight to mark the time for eternity.

Great views. Museum rooms are put together rather well for being a Masonic temple. Neat artifacts and great tour guide. Worth a visit if you are in old town but the price for the museum is a bit excessive.

Wonderful monument to visit. Book the tour and buy the tickets on line. Plenty of free parking. Great tribute to George Washington life outside of his presidency.

A wonderful historic house to visit. Built even before Mount Vernon and restored beautifully. The tour guide was very knowledgeable. It is only a short walk to this house from the waterfront.

I got my Keys to the City pass from the visitor's bureau, which opened at 10:00 am. My first stop was the nearby Carlyle House, which honored my Keys coupon. I noticed that tours start on the hour. It was around 10:10, and I didn't want to wait 50 minutes. Without any special request, a personal tour was begun for me at 10:10. Wow! Geoff was a wonderful historian. I thought he must have a decade of experience, but he actually was fairly new to the property. The tour was informational. The house is well-preserved, and the artifacts were helpful in imagining the lives of the contemporaries. There was a slave sleeping quarters shown, and I would like even more information about the enslaved people who created the wealth, did all the building, and worked on maintenance. There was good information about the roles of women in managing the household.

Great tour. A knowledgeable docent gave us a comprehensive tour of the house with early history of Alexandria and America.

Tour the house, our guide made it educational and fun. Totally recommend to visit the Carlyle house

Guided tour of the house or self guided (free) admission of the basement. Great stop for those interested in the local history.

The lady giving the tour was nice and the house was beautiful. On the downside, the whole tour was about Carlyle’s family living in the house. His role in the local slavery business and him owning many slaves was not addressed ONCE. Not a single mention about the slaves living in the house, their storys etc. and what cruelty they had to endure at this dark point in time in the American history. Very sad and frustrating.

I've lived here all my life, and this was the first visit to this piece of history. The house has been beautifully restored to the original time it was built. The docents were so very knowledgeable, which helped to bring the house to life.

The guide was sick when I came so it wasn’t as fun to just go around reading everything. Worth checking out if you like history. Included in the city key pass. The person in the shop was really informative and nice. I was the only one there at 11am on a Friday .

Nice visit to the museum. The museum has been carefully preserved and it is really cool to walk the footsteps of our founding fathers. What really stands out is the people who work there. The guides are impressive with their knowledge of the history and we were really glad to have learned so much. They make it very interesting. It is a nice tour and you should put it on your itinerary.

Stopped in Alexandria on our way down to Mt Vernon. Quaint museum and attached tavern/restaurant - Would highly recommend stopping by and paying $5/ticket to walk around or do the guided tour option.

Stopped in for a quick lunch after being told from multiple people that this is a "must see" place in Old Town Alexandria. And let me tell you, they were right! It was lunch time so there were a few groups of people. There was a long wait time to get a table mainly due to low staffing. But everyone I encountered was super friendly and welcoming. After reading the pamphlet about the history of the tavern, I asked the waitress if they still sold the rum punch because I didn't see it on the menu. She said that they do and would check if they had any made. Even though she was super busy helping so many tables, she made a special trip to the basement to get my drink. I felt so sorry for her because then other patrons started asking me what this drink is that looked so good and they started asking for it as well! All in all, I would certainly recommend and will be going again when I'm back in town. Good food, friendly staff and many, many years of history in this place!

What a little gem of American history. Gary did a fantastic job of bringing that history to life with his tour. The museum is set up for self-guided tours, but if there's a docent available, you'll have a much better experience - the stories are great! Pat in the gift shop was super friendly and helpful as well. A bargain at only $5!

I am happy I decided to add this museum to our trip. It was family day when we went so we had junior historians as our guides. They all were very knowledgeable and you and tell they worked hard.

The host who checked us in was very friendly and enthusiastic on answering any questions we had before and after our self guided tour. She made sure everyone was kept safe during this time of covid. The tavern was very beautiful and fascinating !

Nice little place full of historical artifacts. It’s free and there were only few people inside. You are allowed to take pictures. The staff is friendly. There is a lot to learn if you are interested in history! Remember to also visit the historic site, if the weather is nice you can have a picnic in there, there are lots of tables and benches. Pets friendly.

Really nice outdoor exhibits, inside museum had too much to see in the time we alloted so have to go back. Very interesting place!

Found this little park in the middle of the city, not knowing it had so much history. Took a wal around the fort and the canons were in amazing shape. Then I saw the history and how black slaves came here to fight for their freedom. It has a old cemetery , that they ask you to respect.

This is historic site and also a park, the headquarters building is a small museum. There are artifacts and interesting stories about the forts located around the DC area. This is the best preserved civil war era fort in the DC area. They have rebuilt one of the bastian's to the original specifications and armed it with period replica cannons. Admission and parking are free.

Ford Ward Park has a walking path, museum including small gift shop, picnic areas(covered tables can be reserved in advance), some grills and a small historic cemetery. In addition, has an Amphitheater which is part of Virginia State Parks.

Nice little historic stop in the Alexandria area. Museum historian was very informative. Museum is well laid out. Nice quiet place to step back into history.

Cool grounds with some historical signs. The museum packs a lot of cool stuff in a small space.

It's a nice location but the lighthouse is not your typical lighthouse. It's just a small building with the light attached to the top of it. It's also in very bad condition and not open to the public. The walk from the free parking lot is short and depending on the path you take, you get some amazing views of the water.

I always love finding old historical structures like this. It seems a little worse for wear but it’s still really fascinating to just find something like this. I had no idea this was here until I stumbled upon the park and looked it up on google maps. I definitely had to come back when I realized I had missed this. Definitely worth a look.

Great spot to take a walk and learn about the building of area. We saw the lighthouse and a few of the boundary stones. Great are for fishing, biking, running, walking the dog or have a picnic.

- neat little historical lighthouse on the Potomac River. - has a little park where you can hangout, fish , or just walk around. - kind of limited parking and it fills up quickly. - pretty safe area especially in the day time. Evening can get a little iffy. - free park entry. - overall a cool little spot to visit.

What an awesome place for a day trip close to or near water. Relaxing vibes and great for sunsets. Full of historical information along the trail. Definitely recommend this place for anyone. Trails,basketball courts,bike path,restrooms and swing beautiful views all the way up to the LM

Lovely spot, but the disgracefully dilapidated condition of both the lighthouse and the southern cornerstone is another reason for DC to reconquer Alexandria and restore our chipped diamond to its formerly glory

It’s very cool to see a piece of history that close up and the area is very well maintained. You can walk to it if you like or there is parking about half a mile away near a few playgrounds and outdoor basketball courts. The area is also very popular for walking dogs or going for a jog.

This is one of my favorite gardens in the NOVA area. It's always busy which makes me feel safe. There are a variety of landscapes to admire on the grounds. The visitor center and greenhouse is host to activities and talks all year round. There has never been a visit I did not enjoy or come away with feeling lighter and refreshed. I envy any neighbors who are within walking distance of this gem.

Super pretty no matter the time of year! Went here for homecoming photos and it did not disappoint! Very versatile in different areas to take photos and always very nice view 😊

Lovely garden, plenty of parking spaces on weekdays. Visitors and stuff are so nice!😊 you will find huge varieties of wild flowers and native trees. They also have several demonstration gardens, like dry, rain, pollinator, shade gardens. And don’t forget to check out the children’s garden, small and cute! And bring along your dog! After my first visit today, I want to come back for special events or even register camps for my kids. My parents absolutely love this place, we spent 1h walking around, which is not enough for sure!

A really beautiful and relaxing place! I love that garden!

Beautiful walk. The staff in the welcome center is great

The gardens were lovely. Lots of shady trees and places to explore. We had a (big) family picnic and saw everything from wedding photos being taken to people reading. We saw a heron by the pond and enjoyed looking at local art in some of the buildings. It is pet and kid friendly. Someone hid little gnome house in one area, and my young nephews enjoyed searching for them and making up stories about them. We came on a Sunday and parking off of braddock/witch hazel was plentiful and the suggested donation is $2 per car.

The best garden in Fairfax county. Visitors center with local artists on display. Cactus garden, veggie garden with goals, children's garden, historic home for weddings or special events, woodlands paths, ponds, nature galore. My favorite place.

Gorgeous gem of a walking trail that offers a leisurely paved trail through the woods. There are moments where you can walk across stepping stones to get over the river. Besides the areas with stepping stones, this path is great for individuals with mobility limitations, with strollers or small children. There is free street parking available.

This was an awesome hiking spot surrounded by city. Lots of places for our kids to play in the river. Well maintained and hardly any trash. We always see a lot of broken glass in the rocks at different places we go. Did not see any here. We let our kids go barefoot and play. Parking was a pain due to the parking lots being closed because of the WUHAN Corona covid 19 virus. Or whatever its being called now.

There's a beautiful nature walk that is paved and in good condition, no real tripping hazards. If you stay on the paved path. We got to see a great blue heron. There's a nice pond and plenty of bullfrogs to listen to. We saw a turtle. Very enjoyable walk, nearly the entire walk is in the shade as well.

Great and nice place with amazing facilities for walking, picnic and running.

Amazing place to walk some trails.. escape from the city life. Very safe and comfortable.. perfect for all ages.

park is beautiful! nice easy trail but lovely nature vibes

A very nice trail right in the heart of West Alexandria, near the Mark Center. You will feel like your in nature's own backyard with lots to see if you take your time and look around. Not too crowded but expect to run into others. To get a good hike in, cross over the trail on the other side of Beauregard Street. Enjoy!!!

Scenic trail for biking, running, or walking that connects to many points of interest. Started at the Woodrow Wilson Bridge then biked South thru Belle Haven. Most of the trail ran parallel to the George Washington Memorial Parkway. Plenty of parking, picnic areas, views of the Potomac River, and restrooms along the trail. This leg of the Mount Vernon Trail is more of a nature trail rather than an urban trail.

Lovely trail with beautiful views of the harbor.I love the little piers along the way which you can fish off of or just enjoy the view. There's plenty of benches to rest along the trail with a bathroom around the middle of the loop. Most of the trail is paved which makes the trail ideal for those with any type of a handicap.

I love this trail. Easy trail with little to no elevation or incline. Huge free parking lot available. Dog friendly. Both cyclist & walking friendly. Paved. Close walk to the town for shopping & food. Beautiful scenery. You’ll get to enjoy the water, birds, and airplanes.

Love it. A bit noisy from the bridge traffic and planes but lovely to walk.

The trail itself was pretty good. Great for walking and biking. Not wonderful for running as it is concrete. The "view" isn't extraordinary but there are some spots next to the little park area that are nice. Otherwsie, clean, friendly, not overly crowded, and has a few places to park. Parking is only for 3 hours (non paid), so it almost makes you feel rushed to get your run or walk or bike in quickly.

I needed to run an errand to Alexandria on President's Day. I was going to drive until I heard that there was going to be a parade there. If you know Alexandria you know a parade means fun and traffic issues. No way for me. So I decided to ride my bike in. I parked at Gravelly Point just north of National airport and rode down to Alexandria. Once my errand was done I rode farther south. And I was amazed. Alexandria got rid of all the old run down buildings and created a beautiful park and living area along with extending the bike path. It was a beautiful ride. By the time I returned to Gravelly Point I had done about 15 miles, had a great time, got lots of exercise and marveled at the renewal projects! We just moved back to the DelMarVA area eight years ago and while the traffic has gotten amazingly worse project like this along the Mount Vernon Trail make it all worth it!

It is a very peaceful and scenic walk along a paved trail.

Great waterfront area with lots of cafes & bars. During the day it’s a quiet area for a walk but it really comes a live at night. If you have kids there’s some great ice cream places in Kings street just before you come to the waterfront area. The night I was there, a local boat club was out sailing and when the sun went down there were two very talented guys singing in the little park area with the Astro turf.

I always love this area. I always tell myself if I ever move back to the area I'm going to live in old town. Unfortunately the waterfront is currently flooded thanks to hurricane Erin 8/2025. But all the restaurants and bars not flooded seem to be open! I'm going to have to come back and shop during daylight hours

Love love loved it here. I can't wait to come back. I stayed at the Hilton on King Street, hopped on the FREE trolley, went to the Farmers market, and purchased some fresh Greek yogurt that was ABSOLUTELY DELICIOUS then got a yogurt drink from the Amish. The muffins from Zuzu was great! Even got something to help my Dog

Old Town Alexandria is hands down my favorite spot in the area! It has such a charming, historic vibe with tons of amazing restaurants and dining options for every mood. Plus, it’s super pet-friendly, which makes it even better for strolls with your pup. Perfect for weekend walks, good food, and relaxed vibes. Always a go-to for me!

It was my first time to visit Alexandria. I love the walk way. It’s animal friendly and has a lots of cafeteria and restaurants. I love it!! Definitely I am going back.

This is truly a beautiful place to sit and take in the calming views of the water. It’s a serene spot where you can really relax and enjoy the moment.

Went to the Saturday farmers market and was not disappointed! The farmers and makers were approachable with unique, fresh produce. Being August I bought fresh peaches, corn on the cob (1$ each) fresh spinach and “sexy soup”. Aka. Gazpacho! Lucked out with on street parking( free) and beautiful weather! It was crowded( 10:00am) but still I was able to wander amongst the stalls and tables easily.

Delicious food, casual relaxed atmosphere, implacable service. It was our first time here, we opted for their prefix menu, they call it “farm-to-table menu” I think. There was a nice mix of appetizers, a reasonably sized entree and a few other amuse-bouche bites. Every dish has an interesting, yet excellent twist, with a good mix of complimentary flavors and textures. Like figs & blue cheese, fried oysters and anchovies, etc. The short rib entrée was delicious, complimented with roasted peanuts and perfectly charred, slightly crunchy broccoli rabe. It’s a bit useless to share specific items we had, since menu is seasonal and ever changing, but I will add pictures.

I enjoyed a nice dinner at Vermilion after traveling for 12 hours due to weather delays. Im not sure if it is my extreme hunger or my love of unique restaurants, but I definitely enjoyed my dinner here. I had the New Frontier Bison Flank Steak and enjoyed every bite. The unique combo of red sauce with beans accompanied by medium rare bison and some small slices of goat cheese were an enjoyable experience. The gentleman behind the bar was a retired Marine and complete professional. I thoroughly enjoyed my time and I believe that you will too.

A new favorite in Old Town, not too expensive or fussy. Food was good and service was quick and efficient. Great views and seating when weather is nice.

Bad experience. Although they admitted their mistake by not charging us for the burgers they'd forgotten to include in our order. It took 50 minutes for them to arrive at our table. The food was good. Apple cider donuts and the aforementioned burgers.

Vermilion is an excellent date night spot with excellent food and service! My husband and I had dinner here for the first time and were seated upstairs. It was dimly lit for intimacy and charming Edison lights strewn about the ceiling made the dining area feel dreamy. Our server, Evelyn, was exemplary with describing the menu, the restaurant, and with her service - she was so kind! Everything was delicious and plated so beautifully. I was so happy to see they had a mocktail section and enjoyed a 'Persephone's Return', a bubbly drink with pomegranate syrup. My husband got the crispy oysters and I got Bettie's buns to start. The buns were SO soft, and the flaked salt on top contrasted incredibly with the whipped sorghum butter. Our main courses were equally impressive. The goat cheese cappellacci was al dente and delicious - the cheese was bright and "goaty", the squash so cute, and the pomodoro sauce was so good I scraped the plate! My husband loved his short rib and commented how tender it was. We split a strawberry rhubarb buckle; it was not too sweet at all, the lemon verbena was nice and sharp to contrast the sweet oat streusel. We thoroughly enjoyed our visit and look forward to future dates at Vermilion!

Had an outstanding first visit here! Mila was a fantastic server, very attentive. Bettie’s Buns w/ Sorghum Butter - 10/10 no notes Crispy Potato “Gratin” w/ black garlic aioli & ranch seasoning - 9/10, would have liked a little spice in the aioli Chilled sweet corn soup - 7/10 would get again, menu said it would have shaved jalapeño but didn’t have any spice or peppery flavor Butterhead Lettuce Salad - 10/10 dressing was well balanced and seasoned, fresh produce, very satisfying

We celebrated our wedding anniversary with Vermillion this past weekend and everything was amazing! The service and the food were both top tier! Cant wait to go back.

It's a good venue to see a show, but you need to be aware of how the seating works. 1st, when you get there, they give you a ticket with a number, then near show time, we will start calling the numbers in order over the loud speaker. That's how you enter, but from there, it's still general admission, so once inside, it's a mad rush to your choice of table/seats. It's kind of crazy. While waiting for them to call the numbers, there is a large area with a full bar. Once seated, you can order more drinks, and they have a full menu. We found the food to be ok, kind of tasteless, really. I asked my waitress about the fish and chips, but she said they were a hit or miss and try to steer people away, so I got the chicken tenders. This was our second time here. We enjoy the venue, they seem to get a good line up. Music sounds good. Only real issue is since you are sitting at long tables, you may have to look over your shoulder to see the stage or even have to turn your chair around. Some people also talk quite a bit during the show. We've enjoyed ourselves both times, even with the little annoyances. Staff is friendly and pretty prompt. No glasses of water only purchased bottles.

Went to The Birchmere to see Tweet and we had an amazing time. It is first come first serve seating. Bar in the lobby while you wait. Drinks were on point and food was good! Great customer service! It was my first time there and I will definitely return.

This is a nice concert venue. They regularly have great music perfomers, and you're able to see them in a more intimate setting rather than at a large auditorium or arena. The venue sells food and drinks that you can consume during the show. They also have a gift shop if you're interested in getting a souvenir. I recently saw the Ohio Players perform there, and it was a good show. We were able to park on site for free.

First time here. Old warehouse turned concert-food venue. Drinks up front great, strong and cold. Food good, drinks inside so-so, and the show great.

We've been to The Birchmere a couple of times and enjoyed ourselves every time. This concert right here was one of the absolute best. Maysa was on fire!!!🔥🔥🔥

You need to arrive early to get a line number, which is the order they let you in to get seats. The show started at 7:30pm and there were people already there at 3:30pm getting their numbers (I asked the people at my table what time they arrived since they were the 2nd group to be admitted). You see, 99% of the audience members were old retirees that were able to go early because they don’t work. The age of the audience also resembles the age of the venue itself. This place is a bit dumpy and run down — it desperately needs a renovation. I wouldn’t take anyone younger than 40 here for a date night. If your date is 50+ then they’ll fit right in. The food was overpriced for the quality. The seats in the music hall and the food reminds me of Sizzler’s. The fact that servers come out in the middle of the show, walk in front of the stage while the artist is playing their most popular song, and INTERRUPTS YOU to hand you a bill and take the bill is such an awful design. Have people pay for their dinner right when they ordered it or better yet, modernize and just have a QR code that’s tied to their table number and have them order and pay at the same time. I guess the latter would be too much for the type of audience that attends.

We go there a lot. Their food is really good. One of my favorites is the blackened catfish. I usually get it. My husband got one of their flatbreads. The reason I love going there is the acoustics are great. Plus it's one of the few places that brings our favorite jazz performers

A terrific show! It was entertaining and glitzy without being over the top. All the leads were strong and the band was strong. The sound quality was nice and bravo to the wardrobe team and hair and makeup.

Attended a musical, unbelievable show. Sound was epic lighting brilliant seating a little hard on my skinny bony butt. Such amazingly kind interested helpful folks at the counter and ushers etc. Brilliant safe location. GO NOW! You can’t go wrong with such high class talents available. Stop making excuses GO already.

I was at the little theater of Alexandria last evening to see the play "Lost in Yonkers". The first Act was slow moving for me until the end of the first act. Sometimes, it was hard to hear the youngest member of the cast. I came alive during the second Act of the play, because of the powerful performances of Bella, her mom and younger brother.

I have been getting yearly subscriptions and going to all shows since I moved to Alexandria about three years ago. Love. Love. LOVE. Highly recommend. The shows are great & the volunteers are very friendly and helpful. My favorite DMV theatre, truly!

Have been going to Little Theatre for years. It’s a small venue so every seat is great. They’ve followed Covid protocols in such a good way-they used cardboard cutouts between sets of seats so the theater felt full but no one was sitting next to or right by you. We had “cats” behind us! It’s a comfortable space. The caliber of the performances is terrific. This is community theater and the acting, sets, directing, etc are always very very good. It’s excellent value for dollar. The staff is super helpful. Can’t recommend it enough

Loved the show so much, highly recommend checking out the talented folks here!!!

What a fun community theater. Their productions always seem to please. We have gone for years. If you love community theater this is the place you need to check out.

The park is beautiful and you can see the bridge and the river by stand here. However, it’s kind of boring if you not come with your friends or family, so called historical lighthouse is also not deserve to watch. Here’s a restroom and some basketball stands.

Great park under the WW Bridge and across from the National Harbour good for walking/jogging, picnics, fishing, even a little local American history to take in. The Virginia area was definitely more maintained vs the Maryland and DC areas (looked forgotten about). The lighthouse needs to be restored big time...this is a piece of our history that should be conserved.

Amazing nature — a river on one side, a forest on the other. Walking trails, bike paths, fresh air, and breathtaking views. A romantic atmosphere blended with history. Definitely worth visiting often! For more, you can follow miss.alexandria.aura on Instagram.

Parking is limited. You have access to Old Time from there by walking about 1 mile. Beautiful sightseeings, nature, and history in one place. You can also access the ramp to cross the Woodrow Wilson Bridge by foot or bike towards Maryland. Restrooms available.

Parking area is temporarily closed seemingly due to construction. Bathrooms are locked. Bikes and pedestrians can access as usual.

Beautiful, mostly shaded park. Historic signs along the trail share the history of the area. There is a child's playground, restrooms, a water faucet that even has a low bowl for pups, a basketball area and plenty of parking. It's fun to see the land markers for Maryland, D.C. and Virginia as you walk through the park. Worth checking out if you're in the area.

Nice park, wonderful view, good for hiking and photography. Unfortunately I went there for fishing and main fishing pier was the terrible place for bottom fishing. You will snagg on each cast for sure. There was another smaller pier where people were already fishing, probably that was ok. Bathroom was not very clean.

Pretty open gallery. There were arts on display that were kind of like scrap collage. They rotate exhibits so could be entirely different when you go.

Great choice for wedding venue. I captured many beautiful pictures there last month. It has a small secret garden outdoor and gorgeous paintings indoor. - Villa Li Photography

This gallery is beautiful, and the location is absolutely perfect to hold an event. I had a wonderful time dealing with the staff in preparation for an event. They made it so easy. The entire event went off, seamlessly in such a amazing location.

Loved DJing here ! Recently DJd a wedding here. They had the ceremony in the garden. Setup a small speaker and mic system. The reception was in the main room. I will say pack light because there in way to roll in your equipment. It's fine, street parking available. Our up lights looked great in the ballroom / event space. Nice venue

Small art gallery that also serves as venue for small scale weddings. Currently displaying Art Optimism: Focus on Climate Change and Sustainability. This historic building was opened in 1851 as the Bank of the Old Dominion. It is an example of Greek Revival architecture.

I would consider this more of gallery than museum. Nice and eccentric but quite old and not easy for a person with allergy. Currently have interesting exhibitions and nice location for being close to old town river front. Of course accessibility is out of window.

Beautiful venue and lovely staff. I had to honor to photograph an intimate wedding at the gallery and the space was perfect for the occasion.

What an incredible hidden gem in Alexandria. I've lived here for 13 years and I just now learned about the museum thanks to my friend who grew up in the area. There is so much history surrounding us and I'm glad I got to learn more about the black history that makes Alexandria what it is today. History is often ugly and painful but it is part of who we are as a society and nobody has the right to erase it. So please go support this museum now more than ever considering the efforts of current leaders in DC to erase history.

Small, more localized history museum. $5 if a tourist to enter. Not as exciting and historical as the National African American History Museuem, but more local. Wish I could've seen more.

Small museum but a lot of information, changing exhibits and displays, even a little video. Friendly staff also. It focuses on Alexandria history and, having visited many of the other museums and historial sites, most of it was already known to me. But there was still alot of new stuff to learn.

After three long years the Alexandria Black History Museum will reopen on March 2nd. The closure allowed for the museum to make some much needed repairs and provided the opportunity to prepare for a new exhibit Preserving Their Names: The Black Lives Matter Collection which brings to the forefront the tragic loss of Benjamin Thomas and Joseph McCoy who were both the victims of lynchings. The two jars on display are filled with the soil from the locations in the city were the young men were lynched. The new hours of the museum are Thursday-Friday from 11AM to 4PM, Saturday from 11AM-5PM and Sunday from 1PM-5PM. There also is $3 admission fee

Friendly and knowledgeable front desk staff, who encourage any question that a visitor might have. Two solid exhibits that are worth reading through, and it seems they have a lot of programming throughout the year that one could take advantage of.

It was a great experience, and the staff are great here. They have a thing when you walk in and you sit down to hear some information about black history or if you have any questions then they answer them. And they walk around with you to tell you about specific things that are in the museum. Learned a lot here!

Unfortunately, my visit to the Alexandria Black History Museum was not the greatest. -March 18, 2023 Based on visits to other local Black American Museums, the expectations were not met. The location was very small with limited items on display. There was no timeline of events reflective of those experiencing the hardships of being a Black American in Alexandria, Virginia. The use of terms like slavery or slaves was clearly absent from a majority of the displays and exhibit descriptions. Having to pay for a self-guided tour of a single room of displays and a short video presentation was quite disheartening. *The Howard County African American Culture Center in Columbia Maryland is similar in size, but was free of charge and was organized in a fashion to provide a clearer depiction of Black Americans during those time periods.

Great Waves Waterpark is an absolute gem for families and friends looking for a fun day out! The water slides are thrilling, the wave pool is super fun, and the splash areas for kids are perfect for little ones. The park is clean, well-maintained, and the staff are friendly and attentive. I also appreciated the shaded areas and picnic spots for when we wanted to relax and enjoy snacks. It does get a bit crowded on weekends, but that's expected for such a popular spot. Definitely a must-visit during the summer!

The wave pool on a Thursday afternoon was very nice. Place is clean and there are a lot of life guards and plenty of seating. There are a couple of pools for the little ones along with a splash pad and slides for the bigger kids. Pizza was decent. There were dozens if not hundreds of summer camp kids if that matters.

Visited the waterpark today with my daughters. I was warned not to go by my brother but we went anyways. Nice place for the family. However, the issue is it's managed poorly. a DPR Summer Camp visited the park and left a horrible mess! I would not want to leave my children in the hands of these people. However, I along with several other people informed the manager of the park, working in the first-aid area, when we realized no one from DPR was returning to clean their mess, that someone needed to clean the area. She didn't do anything about it, even though she said she would. The workers in the sweets store didn't do anything about it either, they just sat on counters and talked and ignored our pleas. I started to clean the area myself but my daughters stopped me. The owners of this property should really evaluate its managers and workers. They are making a really nice place, trifling and nasty. I'd visit again if it was cleaner and better managed. Get new management! These are the only pictures I uploaded. I have more. DPR Summer Camps should be ashamed of themselves! Great Waves Water Park, you should have done much better!

Great place for the area. It does get super busy on the weekend. Great way to cool off

My kids and I had a fantastic time at Great Waves park today. The park is very well kept, everything is in walking distance from each other and it was non stop fun. I wish they had a few more umbrellas out for families as the sun is a bit brutal out there. Food on site was good. Tasty fries and funnel cake was great as well. Dippin dots was a nice treat too. We will DEFINITELY be back! We got there at 1045. It is definitely better to get there early. Easypeasy parking and short line.

Really great place for kids! My 4 year old son LOVED it. Only downfall is the food and it’s prices . This would be a 5 star if you could bring your own food and if there a few more shaded areas.

I had one of the most uncomfortable and disappointing experiences at Great Wave Water Park. First off, the shower, bathroom, and changing facilities were in a horrendous condition. The cleanliness was beyond unacceptable there was a dirty sanitary napkin left in the shower, tissue paper scattered across the changing room floor, and the benches were either stained with food or just filthy. The toilets? Absolutely disgusting. I felt extremely uncomfortable using any of the facilities, and it really ruined the start of my day there. But what made me furious was the complete lack of professionalism by the staff and management. The park was already closed, yet they continued to sell tickets knowingly, letting people in despite the fact that none of the water attractions were operating. Me and my family didn’t even get to step in the water. And when I asked for a refund after realizing the park was closed, the manager refused and instead tried to compensate with a voucher which I don’t plan using because I live out of state.A waste of my money and day off. I was shocked at how poorly everything was handled. I left feeling angry, disrespected, and completely let down by the service and cleanliness. I will definitely not be returning, and I would not recommend this place to anyone unless they seriously fix these issues.

Emily provided our group with a wonderful ghost tour of Old Town Alexandria the evening of 9/29/25. The historical details, rich storytelling, funny zingers, and period dress was such a craftsmen touch. Thank you for sharing these stories with our group and for your expert hospitality. Highly highly recommend!

Kevin was awesome, great call back at the end! He clearly loves what he does. Lived in the area a few years now and always wondered what those dressed up people were doing. The north route of the Ghost tour was great and excited to come back for the south route. Had a group of teens to 60s with us and all had a good time, only about a four block walk in total over the hour. Some really great history too!

We absolutely enjoy the ghost tour. Our guide Cole told us a lot of very interesting stories about old town buildings, famous figures and historical events. Cole is a fantastic guide with great sense of humor and friendly personality. Highly recommend!

We did a ghost tour in Old Town Alexandria and had a great time. I unfortunately forgot the name of our guide, but she did a fantastic job. She was engaging, knowledgeable, and made the stories come to life. The tour was on the shorter side and I would have loved for it to be a bit longer, but the price felt fair for what was included. We walked through the charming streets of Old Town Alexandria, hearing not only creepy and spooky tales but also learning some of the rich history of the area. It was a fun and informative experience and a great way to see a different side of the city. Definitely worth doing if you are in the area.

My husband and I took the Alexandria Ghost Tour last Friday and what a great way to end a full day of sightseeing. Kevin, our guide, was fantastic! We loved his wit which really put a great twist on his stories at each stop!

This was my third tour with Alexandria Colonial Tours - and it definitely won’t be my last! Kevin, our guide, was born and raised in Alexandria and made the experience fantastic. Every guide brings the city’s rich history and spooky stories to life, and you can tell they all love what they do. Alexandria Colonial Tours is hands down the best tour company in Old Town!

These are the best ghost tours in Alexandria—by far! They are easy to book and happen nightly, with additional weekend tours depending on the season. The tickets include an ice cream and drinks discount at selected local stores. The staff is kind, professional, and truly passionate about their job. We did the North Route with Kevin, and it was fantastic! He is an excellent storyteller with a great sense of humor - one hour flew by without notice! We can't wait to go back and check the South Route!

Thanks to all the good people residing there who makes this cozy street enjoyable to walk by during halloween. The fall foliage along the stone road makes it a perfect place to take photos. Also the wolf moves at night, good job to the neighbourhood 👍

It is worth the time to do a slow walk round this whole area of Old Town. So many beautiful buildings, peaceful streets and historical architecture. I loved it

The yearly Halloween decorations on this street are a must on everyone’s list. The grand exhibits were such an attraction for everyone alike.

Nice street. Reminded me of hocus pocus.

Always nice decorations for Halloween. The people who live here always go all out! I love visiting every year when I’m in Old Town.

Lovely houses. The sea captains built their Federal style homes here.

Old Town Alexandria is one of the most beautiful town I have ever seen in US. It's beautiful!