Things to Do
May 25 – Jun 29, 2013
Dog Tours at Mount Vernon
Dogs welcome! This special walking tour covers 1.25 miles of Mount Vernon terrain…
Jun 13, 2013
Second Thursday Old Town:…
Art events are popping up at venues near the waterfront! This month, think sultry…
Pet Friendly Alexandria
Alexandria is known as being one of the most dog-friendly cities in America. As you walk along the streets in Del Ray or Old Town, you won't get far before you see water bowls (or even free treats!) set out for your four-legged friend. Most shops carry at least something for your canine companion and there are even shops devoted solely to pampering your precious pooch!
A quick guide to all things dog friendly in Alexandria
Dog Friendly Hotels
Dog Friendly Attractions
Dog Friendly Shops - your dog can shop, too!
Alexandria Dog Parks
Dog Friendly Hotels in Alexandria
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Potomac Riverboat Company
- 1 Cameron Street
- Alexandria, VA 22314
- Phone: (703) 684-0580
- Fax: (703) 548-9001
- Visit Website
Offers seasonal sightseeing cruises, private parties, and water taxi transportation service. Cruises include the Washington monuments, the Alexandria seaport, pirate cruises for children, baseball
Mount Vernon: George Washington's Estate & Gardens
- 3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Highway,
- Mount Vernon, VA 22121
- Phone: (703) 780-2000
- Fax: (703) 799-8609
- Visit Website
The beautiful riverside estate of George Washington includes the Mansion, outbuildings, tomb, & working farm, and new visitor facilities with 25 galleries and theaters. The new Orientation Center and
Alphabetical
Alexandria Visitors Center at Ramsay House
- 221 King Street
- Alexandria, VA 22314
- Phone: (703) 746-3301
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
Alexandria's Footsteps to the Past
- Alexandria Visitors Center
- 221 King Street
- Alexandria, VA 22314
- Phone: (703) 683-3451
- Fax: (703) 549-5752
- Visit Website
Owned by a ninth-generation Virginian, this company offers a daily 90-minute history tour from Ramsay House Visitors Center. March-Dec, (Jan-Feb by appointment only). Also offered by appointment a
Fort Ward Museum & Historic Site
- 4301 W. Braddock Road
- Alexandria, VA 22304
- Phone: (703) 746-4848
- Fax: -703
- Visit Website
The museum, patterned after a Union headquarters building, houses a fine Civil War collection and exhibits. The Fort's Northwest Bastion has been completely restored. Museum open Tues.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5
Gunston Hall Plantation
- 10709 Gunston Road
- Lorton, VA 22079-3901
- Phone: (703) 550-9220
- Fax: (703) 550-9480
- Visit Website
The 1755 Georgian-style mansion was the home of George Mason, author of the Virginia Declaration of Rights and a framer of the U.S. Constitution. Daily 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m.; closed major holidays.
Mount Vernon: George Washington's Estate & Gardens
- 3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Highway,
- Mount Vernon, VA 22121
- Phone: (703) 780-2000
- Fax: (703) 799-8609
- Visit Website
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.
National Harbor
- National Harbor, MD
- Phone: (301) 203-4170
- Visit Website
Rising on the banks of the Potomac River is National Harbor. Built on 350 acres, with more than a mile and a quarter of waterfront, it is an exciting, sprawling community that offers fine restaurants,
Torpedo Factory Art Center
- 105 N. Union Street
- Alexandria, VA 22314
- Phone: (703) 838-4565
- Visit Website
Constructed in 1918 for the manufacturing of torpedoes, the Torpedo Factory now features 82 working artists' studios, six galleries, the Art League School, Alexandria Archaeology Museum, and a cafe
Virginia Theological Seminary
- 3737 Seminary Road
- Alexandria, VA 22304
- Phone: (703) 461-1764
- Visit Website
Founded in 1823, Virginia Seminary is the largest of the country’s Episcopal seminaries, preparing men and women for service in the church. Classes are offered to both ordained and lay people.
Dog Friendly Attractions in Alexandria
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Mount Vernon: George Washington's Estate & Gardens
- 3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Highway,
- Mount Vernon, VA 22121
- Phone: (703) 780-2000
- Fax: (703) 799-8609
- Visit Website
The beautiful riverside estate of George Washington includes the Mansion, outbuildings, tomb, & working farm, and new visitor facilities with 25 galleries and theaters. The new Orientation Center and
Potomac Riverboat Company
- 1 Cameron Street
- Alexandria, VA 22314
- Phone: (703) 684-0580
- Fax: (703) 548-9001
- Visit Website
Offers seasonal sightseeing cruises, private parties, and water taxi transportation service. Cruises include the Washington monuments, the Alexandria seaport, pirate cruises for children, baseball
Alphabetical
Alexandria Visitors Center at Ramsay House
- 221 King Street
- Alexandria, VA 22314
- Phone: (703) 746-3301
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
Alexandria's Footsteps to the Past
- Alexandria Visitors Center
- 221 King Street
- Alexandria, VA 22314
- Phone: (703) 683-3451
- Fax: (703) 549-5752
- Visit Website
Owned by a ninth-generation Virginian, this company offers a daily 90-minute history tour from Ramsay House Visitors Center. March-Dec, (Jan-Feb by appointment only). Also offered by appointment a
Fort Ward Museum & Historic Site
- 4301 W. Braddock Road
- Alexandria, VA 22304
- Phone: (703) 746-4848
- Fax: -703
- Visit Website
The museum, patterned after a Union headquarters building, houses a fine Civil War collection and exhibits. The Fort's Northwest Bastion has been completely restored. Museum open Tues.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5
Gunston Hall Plantation
- 10709 Gunston Road
- Lorton, VA 22079-3901
- Phone: (703) 550-9220
- Fax: (703) 550-9480
- Visit Website
The 1755 Georgian-style mansion was the home of George Mason, author of the Virginia Declaration of Rights and a framer of the U.S. Constitution. Daily 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m.; closed major holidays.
Mount Vernon: George Washington's Estate & Gardens
- 3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Highway,
- Mount Vernon, VA 22121
- Phone: (703) 780-2000
- Fax: (703) 799-8609
- Visit Website
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.
National Harbor
- National Harbor, MD
- Phone: (301) 203-4170
- Visit Website
Rising on the banks of the Potomac River is National Harbor. Built on 350 acres, with more than a mile and a quarter of waterfront, it is an exciting, sprawling community that offers fine restaurants,
Torpedo Factory Art Center
- 105 N. Union Street
- Alexandria, VA 22314
- Phone: (703) 838-4565
- Visit Website
Constructed in 1918 for the manufacturing of torpedoes, the Torpedo Factory now features 82 working artists' studios, six galleries, the Art League School, Alexandria Archaeology Museum, and a cafe
Virginia Theological Seminary
- 3737 Seminary Road
- Alexandria, VA 22304
- Phone: (703) 461-1764
- Visit Website
Founded in 1823, Virginia Seminary is the largest of the country’s Episcopal seminaries, preparing men and women for service in the church. Classes are offered to both ordained and lay people.
Dog Friendly Shops in Alexandria
Click for mapped listings
Mount Vernon: George Washington's Estate & Gardens
-
3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Highway,
-
Mount Vernon,
VA
22121
-
Phone:
(703) 780-2000
-
Fax:
(703) 799-8609
-
Visit Website
The beautiful riverside estate of George Washington includes the Mansion, outbuildings, tomb, & working farm, and new visitor facilities with 25 galleries and theaters. The new Orientation Center and
Potomac Riverboat Company
-
1 Cameron Street
-
Alexandria,
VA
22314
-
Phone:
(703) 684-0580
-
Fax:
(703) 548-9001
-
Visit Website
Offers seasonal sightseeing cruises, private parties, and water taxi transportation service. Cruises include the Washington monuments, the Alexandria seaport, pirate cruises for children, baseball
Alphabetical
Alexandria Visitors Center at Ramsay House
-
221 King Street
-
Alexandria,
VA
22314
-
Phone:
(703) 746-3301
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
Alexandria's Footsteps to the Past
-
Alexandria Visitors Center
-
221 King Street
-
Alexandria,
VA
22314
-
Phone:
(703) 683-3451
-
Fax:
(703) 549-5752
-
Visit Website
Owned by a ninth-generation Virginian, this company offers a daily 90-minute history tour from Ramsay House Visitors Center. March-Dec, (Jan-Feb by appointment only). Also offered by appointment a
Fort Ward Museum & Historic Site
-
4301 W. Braddock Road
-
Alexandria,
VA
22304
-
Phone:
(703) 746-4848
-
Fax:
-703
-
Visit Website
The museum, patterned after a Union headquarters building, houses a fine Civil War collection and exhibits. The Fort's Northwest Bastion has been completely restored. Museum open Tues.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5
Gunston Hall Plantation
-
10709 Gunston Road
-
Lorton,
VA
22079-3901
-
Phone:
(703) 550-9220
-
Fax:
(703) 550-9480
-
Visit Website
The 1755 Georgian-style mansion was the home of George Mason, author of the Virginia Declaration of Rights and a framer of the U.S. Constitution. Daily 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m.; closed major holidays.
Mount Vernon: George Washington's Estate & Gardens
-
3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Highway,
-
Mount Vernon,
VA
22121
-
Phone:
(703) 780-2000
-
Fax:
(703) 799-8609
-
Visit Website
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.
National Harbor
-
National Harbor, MD
-
-
Phone:
(301) 203-4170
-
Visit Website
Rising on the banks of the Potomac River is National Harbor. Built on 350 acres, with more than a mile and a quarter of waterfront, it is an exciting, sprawling community that offers fine restaurants,
Torpedo Factory Art Center
-
105 N. Union Street
-
Alexandria,
VA
22314
-
Phone:
(703) 838-4565
-
Visit Website
Constructed in 1918 for the manufacturing of torpedoes, the Torpedo Factory now features 82 working artists' studios, six galleries, the Art League School, Alexandria Archaeology Museum, and a cafe
Virginia Theological Seminary
-
3737 Seminary Road
-
Alexandria,
VA
22304
-
Phone:
(703) 461-1764
-
Visit Website
Founded in 1823, Virginia Seminary is the largest of the country’s Episcopal seminaries, preparing men and women for service in the church. Classes are offered to both ordained and lay people.
Click for mapped listings
Mount Vernon: George Washington's Estate & Gardens
- 3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Highway,
- Mount Vernon, VA 22121
- Phone: (703) 780-2000
- Fax: (703) 799-8609
- Visit Website
The beautiful riverside estate of George Washington includes the Mansion, outbuildings, tomb, & working farm, and new visitor facilities with 25 galleries and theaters. The new Orientation Center and
Potomac Riverboat Company
- 1 Cameron Street
- Alexandria, VA 22314
- Phone: (703) 684-0580
- Fax: (703) 548-9001
- Visit Website
Offers seasonal sightseeing cruises, private parties, and water taxi transportation service. Cruises include the Washington monuments, the Alexandria seaport, pirate cruises for children, baseball
Alphabetical
Alexandria Visitors Center at Ramsay House
- 221 King Street
- Alexandria, VA 22314
- Phone: (703) 746-3301
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
Alexandria's Footsteps to the Past
- Alexandria Visitors Center
- 221 King Street
- Alexandria, VA 22314
- Phone: (703) 683-3451
- Fax: (703) 549-5752
- Visit Website
Owned by a ninth-generation Virginian, this company offers a daily 90-minute history tour from Ramsay House Visitors Center. March-Dec, (Jan-Feb by appointment only). Also offered by appointment a
Fort Ward Museum & Historic Site
- 4301 W. Braddock Road
- Alexandria, VA 22304
- Phone: (703) 746-4848
- Fax: -703
- Visit Website
The museum, patterned after a Union headquarters building, houses a fine Civil War collection and exhibits. The Fort's Northwest Bastion has been completely restored. Museum open Tues.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5
Gunston Hall Plantation
- 10709 Gunston Road
- Lorton, VA 22079-3901
- Phone: (703) 550-9220
- Fax: (703) 550-9480
- Visit Website
The 1755 Georgian-style mansion was the home of George Mason, author of the Virginia Declaration of Rights and a framer of the U.S. Constitution. Daily 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m.; closed major holidays.
Mount Vernon: George Washington's Estate & Gardens
- 3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Highway,
- Mount Vernon, VA 22121
- Phone: (703) 780-2000
- Fax: (703) 799-8609
- Visit Website
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.
National Harbor
- National Harbor, MD
- Phone: (301) 203-4170
- Visit Website
Rising on the banks of the Potomac River is National Harbor. Built on 350 acres, with more than a mile and a quarter of waterfront, it is an exciting, sprawling community that offers fine restaurants,
Torpedo Factory Art Center
- 105 N. Union Street
- Alexandria, VA 22314
- Phone: (703) 838-4565
- Visit Website
Constructed in 1918 for the manufacturing of torpedoes, the Torpedo Factory now features 82 working artists' studios, six galleries, the Art League School, Alexandria Archaeology Museum, and a cafe
Virginia Theological Seminary
- 3737 Seminary Road
- Alexandria, VA 22304
- Phone: (703) 461-1764
- Visit Website
Founded in 1823, Virginia Seminary is the largest of the country’s Episcopal seminaries, preparing men and women for service in the church. Classes are offered to both ordained and lay people.
Dog Parks in Alexandria
Fenced Dog Parks:
Simpson Stadium Park at Monroe Avenue (map)
Duke Street east of the Charles E. Beatley, Jr. Library (map)
Montgomery Park at the corner of Fairfax and 1st Streets(map)
Ben Brenman Park by Backlick Creek (map)
Dog Run Park at Carlyle, 450 Andrew's Ln. (map)
Unfenced Sites / Dog Exercise Areas:
Founders Park at Oronoco Street and Union Street (map)
Windmill Hill Park at Gibbon and Union Streets (map)
Southeast corner of Braddock Road and Commonwealth (map)
Hooff's Run, east of Commonwealth between Oak and Chapman Streets (map)
Ft. Williams Parkway at Dearborn Rd (map)
Tarleton Park (map)
Chambliss Street (map)
North Fort Ward Park (map)
W. Timberbranch Parkway and Parkway Terrace* (map)
Chinquapin Park (map)
Monticello Park (map)
Four Mile Run Park / Edison Street cul-de-sac (map)
Mount Jefferson Park / W&OD Railroad at Raymond Avenue* (map)
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