Official Visit Alexandria Visitors Guide 2020 Official Visit Alexandria Visitors Guide(clon | Page 11

Things To Do Now
1. KING STREET & OLD TOWN
Stroll King Street, a walkable mile of
centuries old architecture at the heart of
Old Town’s 200+ independently owned
restaurants and boutiques. Step off King
Street for more shopping and dining plus
picturesque row houses among red brick
sidewalks and cobblestone streets.
2. WATERFRONT
The Potomac River provides a stunning
background for outdoor dining, a vibrant
arts scene, viewing D.C. monuments and
cruises to regional attractions. Tour the tall
ship Providence or take a craft beer or pirate
cruise. Stroll walkable waterfront paths.
Discover the newly expanded Waterfront
Park at the foot of King Street, home to
rotating public art and special events.
3. GEORGE WASHINGTON’S MOUNT VERNON
Step back in time at the fi rst president’s
beautiful riverside estate, located just eight
miles south of Old Town. Explore the mansion,
working farm, tomb, visitor facilities with 25
galleries and theaters, and more.
4. TORPEDO FACTORY ART CENTER
Discover work by 165 artists across three
fl oors in this 100-year-old former munitions
plant, now the nation’s largest collection
of working-artists’ open studios under one
roof. Visit seven art galleries and explore the
Alexandria Archaeology Museum.
5. MARKET SQUARE MUSEUMS
See history where it happened at three
sites—Carlyle House, Gadsby’s Tavern
Museum and the Stabler-Leadbeater
Apothecary Museum—within one block.
Save on admission with a Key to the City
attractions pass.
Visit Alexandria 360°
Explore Captain’s Row, pictured here, and
20+ other sites in 360° at VisitAlexandria
VA.com/360.
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