Alexandria, Virginia - Walking Tour of Old Town

Gadsby's Tavern Museum

• Location - 134 North Royal Street at the southwest corner of Cameron Street
  
• Hours - November to March - Wednesday to Saturday 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Sunday 1 to 4 p.m.; Last tour at 3:45 p.m.; Closed Monday and Tuesday
  
• Hours - Vary seasonally
  
• Closed - New Year's Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas
  
• Admission - $5 Adults; $3 Children 5 - 12; Children under age 5 are free with a paying adult
  
• Discounts - Discounts are available to AAA Members, visitors who have dined at Gadsby's Tavern Restaurant or have coupons issued by other museums. Gadsby's Tavern also participates in a block ticket program providing a discount when two or more Alexandria museums are visited. Find out about the E-Savings Coupon
  
• Telephone - 703-838-4242

Two historic buildings, the circa 1785 tavern and the 1792 City Hotel comprise the Gadsby's Tavern Museum. Operated by Englishman John Gadsby from 1796 to 1808, Gadsby's facilities provided a venue for theatrical and musical performances, dancing assemblies and meetings and was at the heart of colonial life n Alexandria. Prominent members of Alexandria's social and political life including George Washington, Thomas Jefferson James Madison and the Marquis de Lafayette, patronized Gadsby's Tavern throughout the years.

Tours of Gadsby's explore the history, architecture, arts, customs, food and more, and are fun for all ages. For a truly historical dining experience, plan to have lunch, dinner or Sunday brunch at Gadsby's Tavern.

Additional Tour Information - Gadsby's Tavern Museum Web Site

Walking Tour Directions to Next Stops: Washington's Townhouse and Lee's Boyhood Home - From Gadsby's Tavern Museum, return to Cameron Street, turn left (west) and walk one and one-half blocks farther on Cameron Street.