Self-guided Sightseeing Tour #1 in Alexandria, United States

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Number of sights 5 sights
Distance 2 km
Ascend 27 m
Descend 25 m

Experience Alexandria in United States in a whole new way with our self-guided sightseeing tour. This site not only offers you practical information and insider tips, but also a rich variety of activities and sights you shouldn't miss. Whether you love art and culture, want to explore historical sites or simply want to experience the vibrant atmosphere of a lively city - you'll find everything you need for your personal adventure here.

Individual Sights in Alexandria

Sight 1: Carlyle House

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Carlyle House is a historic mansion in Alexandria, Virginia, United States, built by Scottish merchant John Carlyle from 1751 to 1752 in the Georgian style.

Wikipedia: Carlyle House (EN), Website

158 meters / 2 minutes

Sight 2: Stabler-Leadbeater Apothecary Musuem

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Stabler-Leadbeater Apothecary Musuem The original uploader was Ser Amantio di Nicolao at English Wikipedia. / CC BY 3.0

The Stabler-Leadbeater Apothecary Shop/Museum is a historic apothecary's shop in Alexandria, Virginia, that has been preserved as a museum. During its working life, it was owned by generations of a Quaker family. Eventually, a dramatic decline in sales during the Great Depression forced the shop to close its doors. Almost immediately, in 1939, it was reopened as a museum. Today, most of the artifacts inside the shop are authentic and date to its closing. The building was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1982, and designated a National Historic Landmark in 2021.

Wikipedia: Stabler-Leadbeater Apothecary Shop (EN), Website

195 meters / 2 minutes

Sight 3: Athenaeum

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The Athenaeum is a gallery of fine arts and a performance venue in Alexandria, Virginia, United States. It is also home to the Northern Virginia Fine Arts Association since 1964. The building is an important example of Greek Revival architecture. The Athenaeum has a long history and has served several purposes during its lifetime. The building is now part of the Virginia Trust and was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1980.

Wikipedia: Athenaeum (Alexandria, Virginia) (EN), Website

1200 meters / 14 minutes

Sight 4: Freedom House Museum

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The Franklin and Armfield Office, which houses the Freedom House Museum, is a historic commercial building in Alexandria, Virginia. Built c. 1810–1820, it was first used as a private residence before being converted to the offices of the largest slave trading firm in the United States, started in 1828 by Isaac Franklin and John Armfield. Another source, using ship manifests in the National Archives, gives the number as "at least 5,000".

Wikipedia: Franklin and Armfield Office (EN)

485 meters / 6 minutes

Sight 5: Jamieson Street

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Jamieson Street The original uploader was Ser Amantio di Nicolao at English Wikipedia. / CC BY 3.0

The Orange and Alexandria Railroad Hooff's Run Bridge is a bridge in Alexandria, in the U.S. state of Virginia.

Wikipedia: Orange and Alexandria Railroad Hooff's Run Bridge (EN)

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