Alexandria Visitors Center
Alexandria Visitors Center
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10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Monday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Sunday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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Go-to for sightseeing brochures, attraction tickets, maps & gifts. Friendly, knowledgeable staff. Open year-round.
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Dayton A
10 contributions
Dec 2020
The best part of this building is they have a bathroom you can use in the basement. There's not much to see inside. They used to sell a "key to the city" that included admission to all the local museums. If they still offer it, then buy it because it's a good deal.
Written January 19, 2021
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YearlyVacationer1
Baltimore, MD209 contributions
Aug 2020
This was our first stop to get brochures. While the visit was not anything special, it was good to have a place to get information before we started our tour. The place itself need a refresh.
Written August 31, 2020
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349Charles25
Alexandria, VA897 contributions
Oct 2019
The Center is conveniently located on Alexandria's major shopping street. There are maps and information galore and a helpful staff. Some of the information is sketchy and when asked about this, the answers are even more sketchy. So...certainly visit the Center, but be satisfied with what's available. If you want more, stick with Google.
Written December 10, 2019
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Susan D
Imperial, CA37 contributions
Nov 2019 • Friends
My cousin and I visited the Visitor Center for info for our tour of Old Town. We received a lot of information, maps, and bought the “ Key to the City” with great discounts to museums and attractions. The young man, Ben, who helped us was very friendly, knowledgeable, and helpful. I highly recommend you make this your first stop in Alexandria.
Written November 19, 2019
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jrcapps
Arlington, VA77 contributions
Jun 2019
This well managed visitors center is located in a historic building in the heart of Old Town, In addition to resources about the area, there are public restrooms. It's across the street from a city maintained parking garage.
Written November 12, 2019
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Thank you for your kind words! We hope you enjoyed your visit, and will return soon.
Written November 13, 2019
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Wanda H
100 contributions
Sept 2019
We were surprised at how tiny this place was and how few brochures they had. I think they could do a much better job at educating tourists about the many things to do and see in Alexandria.
Written September 19, 2019
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Itchy Feet
56 contributions
Sept 2019
Came upon this Visitors Center. They are pretty helpful and excited to share information about the town. True Patriots.
Written September 14, 2019
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donschmincke
Baltimore, MD71 contributions
Dec 2018 • Couples
Very friendly and knowledgable. Were able to get New Years tickets there with great review of the who city's events.
Written January 3, 2019
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ddallas1969
Linthicum Heights, MD723 contributions
Jun 2018 • Couples
This is a cute (old) building. It has a nice garden out back that you can walk through. There are public bathrooms as well. The staff was very helpful with suggestions, as well as history. If you are walking on King Street, stop in to see what events are taking place in town on that day!
Written July 2, 2018
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QuickWhitTravel
Washington DC, DC3,779 contributions
They have lots of helpful information here, including brochures and people to ask questions to. It's in one of the oldest homes in town, situated right on Fairfax and King streets, next to Market Square. I recommend taking the trolley from the metro and making this your first stop in town, or perhaps parking across the street and starting from here that way.
Written April 2, 2015
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If you're looking to get to DC from Old Town Alexandria, just head up King St from the river (walk west), and about a mile away is both a metro stop and an Amtrak stop.
Written March 12, 2016
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