Beautiful area with boutique style shops and unique restaurants. I love to walk around this area and enjoy the crisp fall weather right now in October. There is a wonderful long walking path along the waterfront where you will be able to take a water taxi, ferry, or just enjoy the ducks that live along the shore.

Highly recommend!!!! Whether you’re a local in the DMV or a visitor, old town is a spot you should definitely get to know. It’s the most adorable little town right by the water. The streets are very clean and the area is dog friendly and kid friendly. There are so many great places to dine with a variety of cuisines that cater to all!! Old town is right by on the Potomac and close by the Reagan National Airport so you get to see the planes fly overhead.

The Old Town Alexandria Waterfront is an absolute gem and a must-visit destination for locals and tourists alike! This historic and charming waterfront area offers a delightful blend of picturesque views, rich history, and a vibrant atmosphere. The cobblestone streets, colonial architecture, and waterfront promenade create a unique and enchanting ambiance. It's a joy to stroll along the Potomac River, taking in the stunning views and watching boats sail by. The numerous boutiques, galleries, and restaurants add to the allure, making it a perfect place for shopping and dining. The Torpedo Factory Art Center is a standout attraction, with its working studios and diverse art exhibits that showcase the talents of local artists. The Waterfront Park is a wonderful place to relax and enjoy the greenery and waterfront breeze. The park's well-maintained gardens and scenic picnic spots make it a popular spot for families and friends. With its fascinating historical sites, lively events, and picturesque setting, the Old Town Alexandria Waterfront deserves a glowing 5-star review. Whether you're seeking a peaceful escape or a vibrant cultural experience, this charming waterfront has something for everyone!

Very cool, cool area to walk around at, spend some money and enjoy the waterfront. I particularly appreciated the street performers. My only quarrel is with the preponderance of trash in some areas, I would like to emphasize "some." This area is mostly clean, and there is lots to do.

Beautiful, clean, family friendly and, easy to walk along the waterfront. There are benches to sit and watch the birds, or people watch. The park on the day we walked had lots of families having picnics. However there was one homeless man with his tent, desk chair, lap top, and speakers set up! I wanted to take a photo, but didn't dare. The Torpedo Factory is right at the waterfront! It's a former torpedo factory, now a building with art studios and galleries, free to the public! Go and see local art and meet some of the artists! Support local art! The Waterfront here is truly relaxing. You can stop for a meal at one of the several restaurants here too.

The waterfront is small but got a nice view and airplane sighing. A nice place for a walk. There's a restaurant on site. Mainly private and tour boats and water taxis. There is street parking but go for garage parking to save time looking for a spot.

Definitely a great place to stop and spend some time! Lots of restaurants and shops in the area and it's a very scenic area. It's a short (20 minute) walk to Jones Point Park, and it's right off King Street which is lined with great, unique restaurants and shops! If you're thinking about visiting Old Town, make sure you start here!

Old Town Alexandria is a charming and historic gem located just minutes from Washington D.C. Its cobblestone streets, colonial architecture, and waterfront views create a picturesque setting that transports visitors back in time. Strolling through Old Town’s quaint streets lined with boutiques, galleries, and cafes is a delightful experience. The blend of historic buildings and modern amenities offers a unique shopping and dining experience for visitors of all ages. The waterfront area along the Potomac River adds to the allure of Old Town Alexandria. Here, visitors can enjoy scenic walks, waterfront dining, and even boat tours, providing a relaxing and scenic escape from the city bustle. Whether you’re interested in history, shopping, dining, or simply soaking in the ambiance of a historic town, Old Town Alexandria offers something for everyone. It’s a charming destination that captivates visitors with its timeless beauty and vibrant atmosphere.

It’s a beautiful waterfront with breathtaking panoramic views of Georgetown, Washington DC and National Harbor and filled with endless list of entertainments. Restaurants with outdoor dining on the deck, Torpedo Factory Art Center, Alexandria Archeology Museum, turfs grass play park for families, outdoor picnic tables, farmers market, boardwalk deck and many more. If you walk to the streets, you’ll find more restaurants and local street entertainers who play music, magicians and even a traditional music instrument. Walk further to the Alexandria City Hall, hop on to the free King Street Trolley so you’ll experience more historic buildings in surroundings to the King St OldTown Metrorail station. Let’s be a tourist for a while and enjoy the ride!

This small park along the waterfront is a delightful way to take in views of the Potomac and all Old Town Alexandria has to offer. There is room for outdoor activities, benches, art work, boats, historic signage, and much more. Plus you are surrounded by numerous restaurants, businesses, and other experiences. Everything was relatively clean and well maintained, except the trash cans which need emptying and cleaning. If you're in the city, you definitely need to stop here to take in a unique spot among the bustle of the world around you.

Beautiful little park right by the water in Old Town. Good mix of open green spaces, seating, and shade. There are a variety of historical plaques and markers in the park as well. It can get crowded on the weekends, but there is still enough room to spread out and doesn’t feel overly crowded. It’s much quieter during the week. There is also no dedicated parking, so be prepared to park on the street and walk s few blocks.

It was a breath of fresh air. People were so nice and welcoming. Very fur baby friendly. Met a wonderful couple celebrating 37 years of marriage at The Wharf. Didn't realize until we left that we were in a historic district. Wonderful place to visit.

The Old Town Alexandria waterfront is a charming and picturesque destination along the Potomac River. Its cobblestone streets, historic buildings, and waterfront views create a unique atmosphere. Strolling along the waterfront, you'll find a variety of restaurants, boutiques, and activities. Whether you're dining at a waterside restaurant, taking a scenic boat tour, or simply enjoying the view, it's a delightful spot to relax and soak in the historic and scenic beauty of Alexandria.

Where to start, Old Town Alexandria is a truly unique place rich with as much history as there is to do. There is not one defining place I'd suggest, but the waterfront boasts loads of waterfront dining, live music, boat rides, and views of the National Harbor. With weekly events, tours, and the Torpedo Factory Art Center, there is no shortage of things to see and do. Historic houses and parks adorn this truly historic waterfront and shopping the many boutique shops will help pass your time. I highly recommend it!

Great place for a walk. Plenty of families and dogs. You can probably see some boats and air planes flying overhead. No play grounds so keep a close eye on the kids, almost saw 2 or 3 go in the water.

This is another absolutely wonderful place to visit, est, and even shop for unique things. King Street is the main hub of activity, but don't miss some of the other places, sights and attractions on adjacent streets. Parking is available, but on busy days, it can be challenging. Best is go early! It's so picturesque throughout the year, and it's family oriented. Pet friendly too, with proprietors even placing water bowls out for pets. I'll get writer's cramp trying to explain every, so Google and other search engines are easy to use to discover so much about this historical part of the area!

Cute place by the waterfront with a historical feel. We found street parking free a few blocks inland and walked through the old town Alexandria streets that had a cute historical charm. There were a good mix of families with kids, couples, and tourists. Live music scattered throughout the streets by musicians playing different instruments. We enjoyed the nice little walk along the waterfront and recommend stopping by if you’re ever in the Alexandria area. We had a dinner appointment 5 minutes from the waterfront, so we came here after dinner on a summer evening.

I generally have a lot fun in new places n ferry travels. I enjoyed the travel. I think to explore the beauty and get vibe you need to walk a little before judging the area. It gives very old European, calmer nice vibe with good food options

Even though it was cold - the place had amazing charm and serene. It's definitely a must visit on summer. Art gallery around is a must visit.

Nice place to hangout with friends and family or just chilling by yourself. Very happening during summer. Parking is a bit tricky here and you have to pay. Always carry a light jacket as riverside walk can make you cold. Good for kids.

Very nice, but a little cold in March. Would be fantastic in warmer weather. Plenty of great restaurants around too.

Old Town Alexandria's waterfront is a historic and vibrant area located along the Potomac River in Alexandria, Virginia. Steeped in history and charm, the waterfront offers a mix of colonial architecture, cobblestone streets, and modern amenities. Visitors can stroll along the picturesque waterfront promenade, lined with shops, restaurants, and cafes, while enjoying views of the river and passing boats. The area also features parks, plazas, and outdoor seating areas, perfect for relaxing and soaking in the ambiance. Additionally, visitors can explore historic sites such as the Torpedo Factory Art Center, which houses galleries and studios, and the Alexandria Archaeology Museum, showcasing artifacts from the city's past. The Old Town Alexandria waterfront is a popular destination for locals and tourists alike, offering a delightful blend of history, culture, and waterfront charm.

Old Town Alexandria was absolutely amazing! On the weekends you can park for free roadside. Then you walk into the Old Town Alexandria Area to patio Restaurant eating, Street dancing, guitarist playing in the street, loud jazz music entertaining sightseers and passers by, you had your salsa dancing in the street, lots of pedestrians walking in the middle of the street and entered entertaining and enjoying entertainment going on around them. There was probably a total of five or six beautiful wonderful ice cream shops that look quite delightful. Several shops of all kinds of antiques, clothing, shoes different apparel jewelry that were storefront, various restaurants and bars from your three star restaurant and bar to your five-star restaurant and bar, as you approach the pier it was just absolutely beautiful the water and seeing all of the boats, there's a lot of entertainment activity going on all around you and the short area where the water is. There was a DJ playing in the middle right before the water that was entertaining everyone. You can bring your family down and enjoy a picnic order food they were individuals also with our laptops up and doing some work. The Ducks were very friendly and they would be coming right up to you to be fed. It was absolutely beautiful, calming and peaceful! Wonderful family atmosphere perfect for date night and just getting out and taking it easy. A great place for a girls night for dinner and a good time. Great safe walking environment for family and friends. I thoroughly enjoyed myself I am in town visiting and this is some place I will definitely come back to. I enjoyed myself in the Tranquility of it all. Parking can be a hassle, because it is a very busy area and you will need to find parking on a street around near you. You will pay meters if you park during the week but on the weekend you can park dang near for free I think it's like $1.50 for 2 hours or something of that nature.

The lively and never disappointing farmers market in the King St Square on Saturdays is the oldest farmers market in the United States. #facts A few blocks away down the cobblestone streets is the waterfront that overlooks the Potomac and gives views of the National Harbor. What a great walk in any season. There's often times live music and art displays in the Waterfront Park. I love coming here, to relax, exercise, eat, shop and enjoy nature "Old Town" style.

I LOVE THIS PLACE. One of the best places in NOVA for a walk in day or night, having food at restaurants by the water, and more fun. There are many boats parked there and many restaurants by the river. There is a little park, best place for kids and pets to walk around, but be careful of kids near river. The streets around look like you're in a hostoric place (historic old town, lol) or kinda Europe!

Very neat art gallery! Free to enter! There's so much to see at this place - probably over 100 art vendors. Definitely worth the stop to see and appreciate all of the artists. There's a lot of variety of art, and so many neat things to browse though. There are three floors and you can spend hours here just looking around. Support local artists 🙂❤️

This is a very cool art gallery and studio, full of talented artists selling unique pieces of work. You can watch them create masterpieces, talk to them, and appreciate all the different styles in a neat retro building with many scenic views from each studio.

Place to visit if you're in Old Town. Most likely you will be near if looking for Potomac view. Main point - you need to plan, otherwise it will be overwhelming and rush feeling. Factory has 3 floors with about 200+ studio and artists, ceramic, leather, textile - you name it. My guess just to walk around every studio without even looking into work & details you would need 2 hours plus. Get information beforehand - plan for about 10 studios max to keep it under 2 hours. Always include a visit to a history museum & look at historical artifacts at factory - torpedo, floor weight. Best time to visit probably past 2PM on Sunday - it's weekend but less crowded while most studio will be open. If visiting with kids - place has several bathrooms and they are in a good shape. There are soda-water machines but no snacks - you may need to re-enter. Studios recommendations - #305 painting & #19 ceramic (totally personal choice)

A historical torpedo factory which the buildings is repurposed as nation’s largest community of working artists. 3 stories building filled with the exhibits of torpedo factory historic, the art school, an archaeology museum and different types of arts studios and if you’re lucky you’ll meet the artists yourself. Each level has their own restrooms area, which all of them are very clean! You’ll find hand sanitizer almost in every entrance/ exit area. Parking garage are all in walking perimeter around, starting $2.50/ hour or $10 max on weekdays and $5 max on weekends.

Hard to give this place 5 stars if the Art pieces are just too expensive. I judge the location on art, coziness, cleanliness, and the people. Great walk through and the art pieces are incredible. I can really tell that I was viewing some very talented artist. The location was bright, very vibrant, and the pieces were 1 of a kind. Special shot out to MEG Photography Exhibition. He had several wilderness photos that highly caught my eye. If they were in the $50 price range then I may have taken a few home, but close to $200 just wasn't. There was a pience from Scotland that highlighted the mountains and railroads - simply beautiful. Overall great exhibit, the location is free and the hours are manageable Address: 105 N Union St, Alexandria, VA 22314 Hours: Saturday 10AM–6PM Sunday 10AM–6PM Monday 10AM–6PM Tuesday 10AM–6PM Wednesday 10AM–6PM Thursday 10AM–6PM Friday 10AM–6PM Enjoy!

A MUST SEE if you’re in Old Town Alexandria. This old factory has been converted to a studio/ education/ gallery space for artists. It has a fantastic mix of different types of art and media. There are three floors of art to explore.

We visited this place a while back and enjoyed exploring the building, which has many galleries and exciting things to see from its art studios. If you plan to visit the Old Town Alexandria, include this place in your itinerary. You won't regret it.

It was a lot of fun seeing all the different types of art and artists. There were 3 floors of awesome art and super creative people. They offer classes and so many other cool things. Not allowed to take picture while in the studio of course but very nice art work. I would have liked to know more about the building as well.

- place was pretty cool, has lots of different art like painting's, sculptures, jewelry, and lots of different things. - place is clean and organized. - has public restrooms, that are normally clean. - parking is hit or miss in the area. - prices vary depending on the shop, artist and what it is. - everyone that works there at least the few I talked to were super friendly. - overall a cool little place to check out. I'd recommend this location.

The torpedo factory building is over 100 years old and was built shortly after WWI. It still houses a couple of the old torpedoes manufactured there. However, it is now a thriving and lively art gallery that hosts many local artists' contributions. There are many whimsical creations and beautiful paintings throughout the three story gallery. Many of the artists are glad to speak with patrons and are enthusiastic about their creations. If you visit Old Town Alexandria, this is definitely a stop worth visiting.

Awesome place bringing together artists and the public. Amazing summer programs for kids and workshops offered for all throughout the year. If I lived in Alexandria this would be a place I would frequent. Appreciate being able to connect with the local artists.

I'm not an art experience person, so I was reluctant to visit but was glad I made the decision to spend time at the Torpedo Factory. The site is an old torpedo plant for the navy that has been converted into a giant gallery for a variety of artists. Each has their own mini gallery inside and you will find a variety of mediums on display. This includes painting, prints, sketches, pottery, etc. Really, everything you can imagine. Everything was very well maintained and presented. Just surrounded by this amount of high quality art brought delight to everyone in my party. Everyone saw something that spoke to them. We also enjoyed the building itself and the stories woven into the different exhibits and pieces of art on display. Also be sure to check out the wonderful archeology museum detailing hidden stories from Alexandria's past. When in old town, the Torpedo Factory is a must visit.

A wonderful variety of artists and their work in a neat building. It was so lovely to chat with some about their work. Great place for unique gifts or something for yourself!

Torpedo Factory Art Center is definitely the place to visit if you happen to be in Old Alexandria in Virginia. Art is everywhere here and some artworks are quite fascinating to look at. There are inspired, jewellery-makers who carved a niche for their creations whether big or small. The artists use different media , be it glass, acrylic, oil, watercolor or print. An enriching place, find the hidden treasures under the winding stairs.

The Torpedo Factory Art Center is a vibrant hub for creativity and artistic expression. Located in the historic Torpedo Factory building, it's a dynamic space where artists and visitors come together. You can explore a diverse range of art forms, from paintings and sculptures to photography and jewelry. The open studios allow you to watch artists at work and even engage in conversations with them. It's a unique and inspiring place to immerse yourself in the world of art, and it's a gem in the heart of Alexandria, Virginia.

Very nice place! If you like different kind of artworks, you definitely need to visit here!

We hosted our wedding September 2, 2023 at the TFAC. Our guests said it was hands down the best and coolest wedding they’ve been to. Transform the industrial chic gallery into an elegant arena surrounded by art! The staff is helpful, great, and top tier. Definitely use Corcoran Catering, on their preferred vendor list! Victoria V Photography is the absolute best - photos brought to you by her!

Stumbled upon this place by chance while I was in the area, ended up spending a great deal of time here. Met a lot of interesting artists, sculptors, and I saw a great many unique pieces of art on display. Regardless of whatever interests you may have, I’m certain something must peak your interests. I highly recommend a visit not just by typical art enthusiasts but anyone else just passing by the old town waterfront.

Tuesday is a quiet day to visit, not many of the studios were open. You can still view artwork through studio display windows. TIP: there's a map by the street side entrance that shows which studios are open.

A unique building, location and atmosphere. A chance to visit with amazing local artists, learn about their passion and development as an artist. Many invite you to learn more about their process and current projects. If you enjoy art or know a budding artist this is a must visit. You even get to see torpedos and learn about the facility during the War!

The Torpedo Factory Art Center- Art aficionados will appreciate the Torpedo Factory Art Center. Art in all forms at this location. Highly talented artists many of which are present in their shops. No fee to enter. Nearby restaurants and bars. Must do!

My husband and I held our wedding ceremony at Carlyle House and it was absolutely beautiful! The staff were fabulous to work with and Jaclyn did a wonderful job working with our wedding coordinator to make sure the ceremony and photos went smoothly. We are so happy!

Good, short activity if you are into historical tours. Not a very big space. But the staffs were friendly and the guided tour was good too. Had a good experience.

Our guide was very knowledgeable and friendly. Very interesting visit that makes you understand more about Alexandria’s history. Beautiful gardens and neighborhood.

The walking tour takes about 40 min with a short movie explaining the history of Carlyle. The tour costs $5 per adult and it is at the top of the hour. It was interesting to hear and see some of that history. When we went the AC was not working so it was so hot inside!

A fantastic historical gem. The birthplace of the concept of taxation without representation that ultimately lead to the New World's separation from English rule. Beautiful Garden outback...take the indoor historical tour but don't miss the garden

I am a harpist and I recently played for a wedding on the back veranda of the Carlyle House. It was easy to wheel my concert grand harp around the right side of the building and set up my instrument with the exquisite garden as my backdrop. It was the perfect area for a small wedding and even with the no electronic amplification policy, my harp was perfectly able to fill the space acoustically. I highly recommend this venue for a simple yet elegant wedding ceremony.

We really enjoyed our tour & visit of The Carlyle Historic House in Alexandria VA recently. It was a nice surprise to find it close by to us. It was a perfect Sunday afternoon activity. We love visiting historic sites & learning more about our history!! Such a wonderful surprise!!! Thankful it was restored & preserved for us to learn and enjoy!!

I really enjoyed this tour. The volunteers were friendly and well informed. I recommend this highly!

I'm an Alexandria based wedding photographer and have photographed several elopements and engagements at Carlyle House. Both the elopements I'm sharing photos from were cloudy days, but the beauty of the house and garden still shines through! It's smaller and easy to get around, but still offers a good variety of backgrounds for photos! Also, because it's in the heart of Old Town Alexandria, you always have the option to get photos at Carlyle House, then venture the streets of Old Town! You need a permit to have your photos here, so be sure to connect with their office early to get the time/date that works best for you and your photographer!

Excellent tour, most knowledgeable person. Very interesting.

We had a 45 minute tour of the building. Some rooms are closed to the public. Very informative tour of the inner workings of the household and family. Also at one point this house was a water front property until landfill extended the shoreline.

Just had time to go around the grounds a bit and see the beautiful gift shop plus the lower level area. There was a wedding ceremony in the gazebo on a beautiful fall day! Very friendly and informative woman working that day in the gift shop. I bought some locally handmade Parsonage soap. Must go back next trip when I have more time to get the full tour. I do appreciate the way the history is being revised to reflect enslaved people in their proper context. It is also wonderful that this place is vibrant with modern day happenings like weddings and yoga lessons.

This guided tour was worth every cent we paid (which was only nominal anyway). Beautiful home and our guide gave us TONS of history behind the construction, the family, and many connections to Alexandria and the area. I was so engrossed in the tour that I forgot to take photos, except this one of the outside courtyard.

Highly recommend the guided tour if you are into history/historic buildings. The tour allows you to go upstairs and see where medicines were made. Call ahead for times. Without the tour, allow yourself about 30 minutes in this museum. Guided tour was 45 minutes I believe. Probably not suitable for very young children.

Lots to learn. Well informed staff. Not something you see every day. Honestly it was the reason that we made the trip to Alexandria

This was a really great tour! Our guide, Simon, was enthusiastic and knowledgeable about not only the building and story behind the owners but also the contextual history during the time period the apothecary was operational. Seeing the building and its contents in its original form was not only educational but also entertaining (I'll pass on the Fowler's Solution). Highly recommend!

What a great little museum! I stopped in on a rainy day, paid $8 and learned a ton from my guide! We went upstairs to a room that hasn’t changed in at least 100 years! You won’t regret this stop.

Interesting pharmacy museum. I gave it three stars instead of four or five because 1) I don’t care for being forced into guided tours. 2) The tour was too short (30 minutes) 3) We were supervised like little school children. I understand that everything in the building is historical and needs to be preserved, but while we were in courage to ask questions, they were also quick to usher us out to receive the last tour of the day. I spent more time getting to the museum than I did actually getting to enjoy it. If I had never visited a pharmacy museum before or an apothecary museum before, I would have been even more disappointed.

I wish this had been a five star visit. It had the potential to be very cool. This is a one room museum with a small upstairs area. The apothecary’s history is interesting. The museum has old bottles and vials that paint a fantastic picture of what / how medicine was handles a hundred years ago. Many of the ingredients are still used today. There are typewritten letters from the pharmacy as it struggled to handle the prohibition and a few references to the city’s historical figures Now here’s where the museum lost me. The knowledgeable staff were unorganized. They had you step out of the room if they had to go do something or check their cell phones, even though there were 3 staffers in an area the size of my living room. Very awkward. Also, about 20mins after we purchased our tickets to visit the apothecary, they said we had to leave Bc they had a pre-planned tour and could not have both the “self-guided” and paying your in the room at the same time (less the self guided would hear the paying docent’s your). When I asked why they had sold us tickets, they said that no one usually stays more than five or tens minutes. So, I’m not sure what to make of that. It wasn’t as if the staff were kids or volunteers. Clearly city employees who know a great deal about the apothecary but didn’t know how to handle the museum aspect.

Worth the trip, very cool place, tons of retro style syrups and syrums. It is shocking as to how preserved this place is considering there a sweet greens nearby. Also the gift store is cute too.

Totally worth the guided tour so you can go upstairs to see where the actual meditation was made. I’d also advise not being on the last tour of the day of you might have to miss a couple things. The museum was neat. The guides were knowledgeable even though our guide was on her first day she said. Definitely a must if you are into the history of pharmacy herbs or modern medicine. Don’t just pop in like we did if you want the guided tour or you might have to come back. Times are iffy. Check the website. You can go in for $5 but you miss a lot without the tour. No videos are allowed but I was able to capture a small portion of the tour and you can check it out here : This Pharmacy Hasn’t Been Touched For 100 Years- Stabler-Leadbeater Apothecary Museum Alexandria VA https://youtu.be/uKvG2d_i39Q

As a nurse, places like this have always fascinated me. This place, one of the city's original pharmacies, is phenomenal. Well worth the $5 to walk around the small space. Be aware that the guided tours are only available in the afternoon starting at 1:15pm, so if you get there when it opens at 11am, you're limited to just the ground floor. Still, the history behind this place is incredible and the docent was very knowledgeable. It is a fantastically preserved marvel. The stories of who used to come there (such as Martha Washington and Robert E. Lee) really bring the history alive. Almost everything inside is preserved as it was back in the early 1800's, including what is inside the bottles. They've removed the hazardous things like chloroform and arsenic, but the bottles are still there. Some of what you see is still used today. For example, up until recently, syrup of ipecac was used in some places to induce vomiting for poisoning. There's also a book that describes the uses for each item. Doesn't take long to go through, but definitely worth a stop if you're visiting Alexandria.

Wonderful historical landmark. The guides are very knowledgeable and friendly. Admission is $5 which helps fund the museum but if you are a Alexandria resident it’s free! There are also many other local historic museums to visit in Alexandria.

I loved the guided tour and the tour guide did a fantastic job. Lots of fun information about not only the apothecary but some of the medical knowledge at the time. Definitely get tickets in advance they sell out quickly for bigger groups.

Fun and educational - this apothecary is small, and the gift shop has some very cool items. We didn’t plan ahead for the full tour so we only saw downstairs. Our guide was well informed, asking questions helped the tour. Items were interesting and authentic. It opened in 1792 - things were quite different back then. Definitely worth $5 - a small investment in history.

Great tour. It was so interesting to learn about the 4 humors and the stuff people put in their bodies. Great for Harry Potter fans.

They have basic tour of the first floor and afternoon tours of the upper floor. I went for the basic. The female tour guide knew what she was talking about and was able to answer my questions and even suggested one of the books in the gift shop. The tour only cost about five dollars and it was worth. I also bought the book she suggested. Most of the items are from the time period. In other words, from the bottles to the ingredients it is mostly ORIGINAL. Don't touch! I would have taken more photos but the tour guide was so great to talk to I forgot... They had a mat that was the copy of the wooden floor under it. So you could see what the wood looked like but it was also protected. 141 years in the SAME family.

An unexpected delight! What a wonderful place! Untouched by time! Janie was an awesome guide! Thank you! Totally recommend the guided tour.

Best tasting (restaurant) meatloaf I've ever enjoyed. Fascinating history. Friendly wait staff. Wish the museum had been open ..

Cute place to visit. Have a beer!

One of alexandria's excellent historical museums. It details the history of taverns in early American history and in alexandria specifically. The displays offer detailed and interesting historical tales, and although the museum is small, it can take a while to get through. $5 for adults, but alexandria residents are free. It combines well with a visit to the tavern next door. A great stop for history buffs.

I've taken the guided tour twice and glad I did. Each time I learned such interesting information. This place was important in the early years of our country's formation and George Washington came here often. The staff is knowledgeable and friendly. The gift shop has many lovely things for children and history lovers at reasonable prices.

$5 to tour hotel museum or $8 for guided tour. Great gift shop too! No restroom, but there is one in the basement in the historic tavern/restaurant next door. We had a good lunch there & loved the warm apple cider. Reasonable prices. Lots of shops within a few blocks & Potomac marina within walking distance too.

We greatly enjoyed stopping by here. For only $5 a person, we were happy to support the preservation and historic work of the museum. It's always interesting to peer into the everyday life of the past. Staff was friendly and helpful. Next time, we will consider stopping for lunch at the tavern next door.

Booked a company luncheon here for 23 people. I called and emailed about a dozen restaurants in Old Town and most did not bother to try earn our business. However Tricia got us all set up with a private room and delicious food! Our waitress Abby was on top of everything too! I can't wait to go back and night for a special dinner with my spouse!

Fun place to check out in old town Alexandria to learn about some of the history of the area. My toddler loved running in the ballroom. If you can attend one of the balls it's well worth it and a fun experience.

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!

The Gadsby’s Tavern Museum is a really cool museum that is steeped in history. Founding fathers slept, ate and celebrated many occasions here. High recommend for a intimate experience back into history.

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 !

Cool atmosphere, delicious food. We went at lunch with a large group and there was only one server working that day. I was impressed with how she managed the tables and still brought us hot food out at the same time. I have the French dip sandwich and it was delicious