The 6 Best Historic Sites in Old Town, Virginia (VA)

August 17, 2021 Dorsey Hagwood

A short Metro ride from Washington DC, Alexandria, Virginia is the perfect escape from the fast-paced capital. First settled in 1695, the city retains its colonial spirit, with cobblestone streets and historic buildings in the Old Town, Gadsby's Tavern, a restaurant serving food since 1770, and centers of learning like the Black History Museum. For a more contemporary side of Alexandria, wander the streets of the stylish Del Ray neighborhood, where local artists operate boutiques and studios.
Restaurants in Alexandria

1. Alexandria's Christ Church

118 N Washington St, Alexandria, VA 22314-3023 +1 703-549-1450 http://www.historicchristchurch.org
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4.5 based on 404 reviews

Alexandria's Christ Church

Reviewed By 735carolynl - Seattle, United States

This stunning church has a rich history which you are able to experience first hand. Sit in George Washington or The Lee Family pews. Attend a service in this still active church, or pay respects in the cemetary.

2. Old Town

Alexandria, VA 22314 +1 703-862-5817 http://www.visitalexandriava.com/old-town-alexandria
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4.5 based on 2,765 reviews

Old Town

Quaint old seaport section of Alexandria on the National Register of Historic Places.

Reviewed By TorquayIain - Torquay, United Kingdom

we stayed at the Embassy Suites at the top of King Street near the metro station and thoroughly enjoyed our strolls down King Street with its plethora of small stores and eating establishments, very nice area and would stay again.

3. Old Presbyterian Meeting House

321 S Fairfax St, Alexandria, VA 22314-3807 +1 703-549-6670 http://www.opmh.org/
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4.5 based on 39 reviews

Old Presbyterian Meeting House

4. Contrabands and Freedmen Cemetery

South Washington and Church Streets, Alexandria, VA 22314 http://alexandriava.gov/FreedmenMemorial
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4.5 based on 17 reviews

Contrabands and Freedmen Cemetery

5. Lee-Fendall House

614 Oronoco St, Alexandria, VA 22314-2308 +1 703-548-1789 [email protected] http://www.leefendallhouse.org/
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4.0 based on 32 reviews

Lee-Fendall House

The Lee-Fendall House, located in Old Town Alexandria, Virginia, is a showcase of American history. Since its construction in 1785, the house has served as home to thirty-seven members of the Lee family, hundreds of convalescing Union soldiers during the American Civil War, Alexandria’s locally prominent Downham family, and one of our nation’s most controversial and significant 20th century labor leaders, John L. Lewis.

Reviewed By GarryUK - Newbury, United Kingdom

A must do in Alexandria. The tour takes about 45 mins to a hour and is fascinating. Every room is steeped in history as were its owners. General Robert E Lee lived here as a boy, but those who lived here before and after him are very interesting in their own right. The house is spread over 3 floors of which you can visit 2 of floors. There is plenty of very interesting pieces of period furniture on display as well. We throughly enjoyed it.

6. Boyhood Home of Robert E. Lee

607 Oronoco St, Alexandria, VA 22314-2307
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3.5 based on 23 reviews

Boyhood Home of Robert E. Lee

Elegant Federal-style mansion was once the home of Robert E. Lee.

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