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TOP 5 P H OTO SP OTS
Our guide to the most Instagram-worthy sites in Alexandria.
1. COLORFUL DOORS
Throughout Old Town
You don’t have to walk far
in Old Town to find a
vibrant door adorned
with a creative wreath or
unique door knocker.
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2. MASONIC MEMORIAL
101 Callahan Dr.
One of the most iconic
buildings in Alexandria and
an active Masonic temple,
the George Washington
Masonic National Memorial
dates back to 1922 and
shines at sunset.
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3. “BEADED CURTAIN”
105 N. Union St.
Located on the loading
dock door of the Torpedo
Factory Art Center, Erin
Curtis’ “Beaded Curtain”
mural makes a colorful
backdrop perfect for
Instagram.
4. SPITE HOUSE
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523 Queen St.
At just 7 feet wide, this
private residence built
in 1830 to rid loiterers of
the once alleyway, is the
skinniest historic house in
America.
5. PAINTED LADIES
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500 block of S. Fairfax St.
South Old Town boasts
Alexandria’s rendition of
San Francisco’s famed
“painted ladies” with a
series of long and lean pas-
tel and tangerine homes.
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