The Alexandria Visitor Center was once a private home to the family of William Ramsay, Scottish merchant, and city founder. Today, you can still find warm hospitality waiting for you.
The Alexandria Visitor Center is open 7 days a week.
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Planning a trip to Alexandria? When you arrive, make your first stop the Alexandria Visitor Center, located at 221 King Street in Old Town. You’ll find brochures, maps and tickets to a variety of tours and attractions. Our knowledgeable staff is ready to help you find local favorites and ongoing events. You can also enjoy our gift shop with Alexandria souvenirs, free Wi-Fi, directions and transportation information and more.
Hours of Operation
March
Sunday – Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
April
Sunday-Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
May
Sunday-Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
June, July
Sunday-Thursday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Friday, Saturday 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
August
Sunday – Saturday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
September
Sunday – Thursday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Friday – Saturday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
October through February
Sunday – Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s Day.
Contact Us
Have questions? Call us at 703-838-5005 or email us at [email protected].
Purchase Tickets
- Alexandria Colonial Tours (history and ghost tours)
- Nightly Spirits Tours (ghost tour pub crawls and haunted history tours)
- Key to the City: Your passport to 9 Alexandria historic sites + 40% off Mount Vernon and 40% tall ship Providence tours!
The Alexandria Visitor Center staff has completed VisitAble’s disability inclusion training.
