Roadways & Waterways

Alexandria is right off the Capital Beltway (I-95 and I-495) which encircles the District of Columbia. Take Exit 1-B off the Beltway and follow the signs to the Visitors Center. From Baltimore, Philadelphia, and New York take I-95S. From Annapolis and the Chesapeake Bay and surrounding beaches take 50W. From West Virginia take Interstate I-66E to I-495. Interstate I-270N connects the Beltway to Frederick, Maryland and beyond.

Parking

Free 24-hour parking proclamations are available at the Alexandria Visitors Center at Ramsay House, 221 King Street. The passes are valid at two-hour metered spaces only and only to non-Alexandria residents. Prior to receiving your pass, you should put sufficient change into the meter to cover the time between parking the car and returning from the Visitors Center with the pass. Please have your license plate number and state identification available to give the Visitors Center as it is required to receive the parking pass. The proclamation may be renewed one time.

Park, Dine and Shop in Alexandria Map

Alexandria-National Harbor Water Taxi

The water taxi departs from Alexandria's historic waterfront and Gaylord Hotel & Convention Center at National Harbor  beginning at 10:50 a.m. until 11:15 PM seven days a week.  To purchase tickets please visit the ticket booths located at the Alexandria Marina on the corner of Union and Cameron streets OR the Concierge Desk at The Gaylord Hotel. 

For reservations and more information, contact Potomac Riverboat Company.