History Museum · Alexandria
Gadsby's Tavern Museum
Why Scout picked it
This is a good spot for a historic lunch or dinner combined with cultural performance, suitable for families or visitors interested in colonial history. Expect to spend 1-2 hours and between $15-40 per person for a meal and experience.
Featured in these outings
- Historic Carlyle House & Old Town Dinner — Step back in time at the Carlyle House Historic Park, exploring its elegant 18th-century manor and gardens. Afterwards, continue your historical immersion with dinner at Gadsby's Tavern Museum, where colonial actors might even enhance your experience. Finish your day with a serene walk through Waterfront Park, reflecting on Alexandria's past and present.
While you're nearby
- OutdoorsBelle Haven Park, Virginia
Riverside park with shaded nature trails, a small boardwalk & places to rent kayaks & canoes.
- NightlifeBobby McKey's Dueling Piano Bar
Teams of pianists take audience requests & the staff dances at this show bar with a pub-fare menu.
- OutdoorsMount Vernon Trail
- OutdoorsJones Point Park
Site of an 1800s lighthouse, this park offers an interpretive trail, 2 playgrounds & sports fields.
Scout verified August 2026
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