DAY ESCAPE - ALEXANDRIA

With so much to do and see in DC, surrounding cities can get overlooked. Old Town, Alexandria however, can make a wonderful day excursion from the District. With more than 250 years of history, visitors will love the historic homes, museums, shopping, restaurants and waterfront views that this charming city has to offer.

Torpedo Factory

105 North Union Street An Alexandria landmark for more than 40 years, the Torpedo Factory is home to the nation’s largest collection of working-artists’ open studios under one roof. View artwork in a variety of mediums including painting, ceramics, photography, jewelry and more.

George Washington Masonic National Memorial

101 Callahan Drive Not just a memorial and museum, this nine-story structure also includes an active Masonic temple, research library, community and performing arts center and cultural space that pay homage and promote the virtues of George Washington and preserve the history of American Freemasonry.

529 Kids Consign

122A South Royal Street An upscale children’s and maternity consignment boutique specializing in the latest trends while providing only the best in quality.

Periwinkle Boutique

111 South Columbus Street A one stop shopping experience to help the busy mom, the working professional and everything in

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In historic Alexandria, Virginia just off the King Street Metro Station

Open seven days a week, excluding major holidays

Guided Tours daily, $8 10 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m. & 3 p.m.

General Admission, $5 for first & second floor exhibits

Children aged 12 and under admitted free, and must be accompanied by an adult.

101 Callahan Drive · Alexandria, Virginia 703-683-2007 · www.gwmemorial.org

between, build a complete outfit all in one place. Featuring new emerging designers to well established favorites, Periwinkle strives to dress customers in their best from head to toe.

Vola’s Dockside Grill

101 North Union Street Named after a well-loved iconic civil leader in Alexandria, this restaurant features over 100 pictures of historical Alexandria. Menu highlights include oysters, crab cakes, lobster rolls and New England or Carolina low country steamer pails.

Black Wall Hitch

5 Cameron Street With plenty of fresh seafood, live music four nights a week, patio seating and waterfront views to boot, Blackwall Hitch is perfect for any dining experience.

Columbia Firehouse

109 St Asaph Street This preserved firehouse originally built in 1883 as the Columbia Steam Engine Fire Company, stands today as a lively and sumptuous modern American brasserie featuring a raw bar, sharing plates, mussels and sizeable entrees.