Family Fun in Alexandria

Step right into the museum's laboratory where archaeologists reconstruct Alexandria's history, fragment by fragment. Tues.-Fri. 10 a.m.-3 p.m.; Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun. 1-5 p.m.

Hunt through the brick-lined streets of Old Town to discover historic places and learn about George Washington and other patriots. Divide into teams and see who wins! Ages 7-11.  Map and clues

Named for William Ramsay, Scottish merchant and city founder. Stop by for sightseeing brochures, maps, etc. Gift shop. Save 50% when you purchase a Key to the City with admission to nine historic

Waterslides, wave pool, lap pool, batting cages and miniature golf. Call for seasonal hours.

A Georgian Palladian manor house built in 1753 by merchant and city founder John Carlyle. Here, five royal governors and General Braddock met to discuss funding of the French and Indian War. Daily

A distinctive portfolio of sightseeing cruise experiences from Southwest Washington, D.C. with a fantastic fusion of dining, entertainment, and views. Options include brunch, lunch and dinner cruises

First Night revives the ancient traditions of marking the passage of time in a present day context. It was created by a group of civic-minded artists in Boston as a meaningful alternative to

Established in 1774, the Friendship Fire Company was the first volunteer fire company in Alexandria. The current firehouse was built in 1855 and now houses historic firefighting equipment and

Consists of two buildings, the 1785 Georgian tavern and the 1792 City Hotel. The tavern has been authentically restored to its 18th-century appearance. Notable guests included George Washington and

Demonstrations by costumed distillers and millers take visitors through the historic processes of whiskey-making and flour and cornmeal production. George Washington's Distillery is the only authentic

The 1839 Greek Revival building serves as the City's history museum. An ongoing exhibition tells the story of Alexandria, once one of the busiest ports in America. Archaeological finds, old

The colorful Adventure Map is free for families with the purchase of a child's admission ticket to George Washington's home. It guides children in a quest to solve nine puzzles.

Now open! The National Children’s Museum (NCM) is a world-class cultural and educational center that inspires children to care about and improve the world. NCM opened its new facility on December 14

Visit the National Inventors Hall of Fame and Museum located in the United States Patent and Trademark Office and marvel at the ingenuity of mankind! To honor the Inductees, their names are inscribed

Strap on a suit, enter the 7,500 sq ft multi level, carpeted arena and prepare for the adventure of a lifetime! Great for youth groups (we can accommodate groups of up to 250 people), family outings

Serving Vermont’s finest ice cream, Ben & Jerry’s offers over 35 euphoric chunky, funky flavors as well as great shakes, sundaes, and fresh baked waffle cones! We have delicious custom ice cream

At the center of every Bertucci’s restaurant, you’ll find a brick oven. And there’s a very simple reason for that: everything is better by the brick oven. The brick oven is where the flavors of

Celebrating 25 Years of Being Sweet! A local favorite, this cafe located in Old Town Alexandria, features full breakfast, salad bar, specialty sandwiches, hot soup and entree selections daily and

Great pizza in the heart of Old Town; lunch buffet. Sports bar upstairs at The Penalty Box with drink specials and lots of tv's.

A wide variety of cakes, pastries, sandwiches, salads, breakfast goodies, and bread, including French baguette, Challah, Farmhouse Wheat, Multi-Grain, Walnut Raisin. Open seven days a week.

An old-style candy shop in the heart of Old Town Alexandria. A nostalgic atmosphere with ghostly history and a wide variety of confections. Free samples!

Serving classic American cuisine & steaks, seafood, salads and burgers. Kitchen open 'til midnight Sun.-Thur., 1 a.m. Fri. & Sat., Sun. brunch 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Family friendly! Reservations accepted for

Delighting locals and visitors for over 25 years with homemade ice cream, real frozen custard, no-sugar-added ice cream and dairy-free sorbet. Cookies and cobblers are baked on the premises.

Real Wisconsin-style frozen custard, sorbets, cookies, cobblers, homemade marshmallows. Declared a "dessert destination" by the Washington Post!

Now open! From the owners of La Bergerie, a sophisticated yet casual French café serving local, natural, and organic products in the heart of charming Del Ray. Serving breakfast, brunch, lunch and

Comfort and elegance awaits you in our newly renovated restaurant – Dutch’s Grill, inside the beautifully renovated Holiday Inn Alexandria SW. Stop by and relax as you join us for some delicious

An urban trattoria specializing in wood-oven pizza, fresh pasta, salads, sandwiches, and appetizers. Faccia Luna also boasts a very solid Italian estate-bottled wine list and a wide variety of

Fireflies is a local institution known for our delicious brick oven pizzas, extensive beer list, great local live music, and cozy neighborhood atmosphere.  Since 2002 we have been providing Alexandria

Known for its clam chowder, raw oysters, crab cakes and "Schooners" of beer, the Fish Market is a landmark in Old Town. From its unique balcony, watch the bustle of King Street and the Potomac River.

Foster's is a casual, family-friendly neighborhood venue that specializes in half-pound hamburgers, hand-cut fries and thick shakes. Hot dogs, salads, and fresh-squeezed lemonade are also on the menu

Nationally acclaimed Texas, Cincinnati and vegetarian chili, plus burgers, sandwiches and salads. Large selection of microbrewed beers. Half price burgers all day Monday. Wednesdays, cheap wings from

You are ensured an authentic good-time pub atmosphere plus fare such as Irish potato & leek soup, corned beef & cabbage, shepherd's pie, Guinness and Harp. Irish entertainment nightly  - open 11-2

Located in the heart of Old Town, "Comfort Food with a Southern Accent". Try ribs, smoked pork or chicken, po' boys and many salad selections! Sun.-Thur. 11:30 a.m.-10 p.m., Fri.-Sat. 11:30 a.m.-11

Alexandria's first organic cupcake shop, locally owned by a career chef and certified sommelier who come up with the fanciful flavors and bake only in small batches. With combinations like Buttermilk

The Light Horse features classic American pub fare in the bar alongside modern American cuisine in the dining room, all made with fresh, local ingredients. Downstairs is a comfortable dining room

Tex-Mex & Salvadorean food minutes from Crystal City & Old Town. Popular in Del Ray for their fajitas, desserts and festive drinks - everything is homemade!

Pork Barrel BBQ has grown from a small spice rub company selling jars of rub out of founders Heath Hall and Brett Thompson’s basements into the fastest growing barbecue company in America and DC’s

RedRocks recreates the flavors of traditional Neapolitan pizza prepared in a wood-burning oven. RedRocks has been named "Best Bet" by the Washington Post and "Best Buy" by ZAGAT three years running.

Alexandria's neighborhood restaurant. Family, fun restaurant serving breakfast, lunch, dinner. Wide variety of beer, wine and cocktails. The Royal offers prime rib, seafood, rotisserie chicken,

If your favorite neighborhood bar also is one of the best restaurants in town, you've probably already found Southside 815. Regulars call us "their little Cheers," with some pretty fine southern

Del Ray's community gathering place offering locally roasted, organic coffee with local artwork, comfy chairs, free wireless access and live music.

Legendary Character, Comfort and Quality Cuisine. Pleasing fans since 1975, Joe Theismann's offers fine dining, a pub ambiance and satellite sports. Neighborhood gathering place within walking

This location of the natural and organic market offers brick-oven pizza, salad bar, hot-food bar with breakfast, brunch and international cuisine. Weekly events. An easy walk from Old Town, Carlyle