This Greek-Revival building was built in 1839 as the intellectual and cultural center for the city of Alexandria . T …
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201 S Washington St Alexandria, VA 22314-3625 United States +1 703 838 4994
Mon Apr 30 10:00am - Mon Apr 30 12:00pm
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http://www.alexandriahistory.org/ Monday to Saturday: 10 am to 5 pm Sunday: 1 pm to 5 pm Free Admission By Metro: Take the yellow or blue line to King Street station. Cross the parking lot and turn left, one half block to Prince Street. Turn left (east) on Prince Street and walk about one mile to Washington Street. Turn right, and the Lyceum will be on your right. Or take the Dash Bus to King and Washington Streets, turn right and walk one block past Prince Street. Call (703) 370-DASH for bus schedules and information, or check the schedules posted at the station.
Children and other fans of firefighters and their equipment will enjoy visiting Alexandria's oldest firehouse, built …
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107 S Alfred St Alexandria, VA 22314-3001 United States +1 703 838 3891
Mon Apr 30 4:00pm - Mon Apr 30 5:00pm
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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 exhibits. Fri.-Sat. 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sun 1-4 p.m.
Shortly after World War I, construction began on a series of buildings that became the U.S. Naval Torpedo Station. F …
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105 N Union St Alexandria, VA 22314-3217 United States +1 703 838 4565
Mon Apr 30 5:00pm - Mon Apr 30 7:00pm
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www.torpedofactory.org Constructed in 1918 for the manufacturing of torpedoes, the factory now features 82 working artists studios, six galleries, the Art League School and Archaeology Museum. Open daily 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
This historic neighborhood is lined with trendy boutiques and fine restaurants. The abundant nightlife at Georgetown …
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Between M Street and Wisconsin Avenue Washington, DC 20007 United States +1 202 298 9222
Tue May 1 5:00pm - Tue May 1 10:00pm
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Hop the bright red and silver Circulator bus to this prestigious neighborhood. At once historic and hip, Georgetown’s cobble-stoned streets are lined with some of the most famous names in fashion, boutiques featuring a number of up-and-coming local designers and restaurants and bars attracting a well-heeled clientele. Hotels range from luxurious to all-suite family-friendly properties. The waterfront district is centered on Wisconsin and M streets, NW and is home to Georgetown University, Tudor Place Historic House and Garden, Kreeger Museum, Old Stone House and the C
Washington Harbour's scenic setting combines the social pleasures and style of Georgetown with the natural beauty of …
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3000 K Street Northwest # 108 Northwest, NC 20007 United States +1 202 337 3777
Tue May 1 5:00pm - Tue May 1 10:00pm
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Every ten minutes, from 7 a.m. to midnight*, ride the Georgetown Metro Connection. Ridership is open to everyone! Picking up from the Rossyln, Dupont Circle and Foggy Bottom metro stations every ten minutes makes getting to Georgetown quick and easy. Fare is $1.50 or 35 cents with a metrorail transfer. Monthly passes are only $30 and can be purchased online at www.commuterdirect.com or in person at the Georgetown BID (1055 Thomas Jefferson Street, Suite L-11) and the Rosslyn Commuter Store (1700 N. Moore Street, Suite 235, Arlington, VA 22209. Call (202) 298-9222 for more information.
Take Metro Rail's Yellow Line Train to Huntington Station in Virginia. Exit at the lower level (Huntington Avenue) of the station to catch a Fairfax Connector bus to Mount Vernon. For information about trains, call Metro at (202) 637-7000 or visit http://www.wmata.com/default.cfm
Board the Fairfax Connector Bus #101 (Fort Hunt Line) at Huntington Station for a 20-minute trip to Mount Vernon's entrance gate. For fare information and schedules, call Fairfax Connector at (703) 339-7200 or visit http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/comm/trans/… Need to obtain transfer proof.
George Washington's affiliation with the Masons is remembered at this fascinating museum that features artifacts suc …
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101 Callahan Dr Alexandria, VA 22301-2751 United States +1 703 683 2007
Thu May 3 2:00pm - Thu May 3 5:00pm
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http://www.gwmemorial.org/ Patterned after a lighthouse in Alexandria, Egypt, the Memorial displays a magnificent 17-ft. bronze statue of George Washington and an outstanding collection of Washington artifacts. Open daily 9.m.-5 p.m. (last tour 3 p.m.).