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Unique Alexandria Venues

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With Alexandria’s rich history and culture, meetings and events become legendary. Authentic historic and cultural venues, many with distinctive outdoor spaces, complement the more contemporary galleries and trendy sites, while conveniently located and available for private rentals. Mingle at Gadsby’s Tavern Museum where George Washington celebrated his birthday and Thomas Jefferson, John Adams and other prominent patrons danced, dined and enjoyed the hospitality of the City’ first innkeeper. Captivate your attendees with a tented picnic or a candlelit tour at George Washington’s Mount Vernon Estate or cruise down the Potomac dining and dancing to music of your era on an authentic paddleboat, The Cherry Blossom.

History buffs, art lovers and shoppers will love a private reception at the Torpedo Factory Art Center, a former 1900s torpedo factory and current day working studio for local artists, while beer aficionados can tour and sample award-winning craft beer at Port City Brewery.  If it’s outdoor options you are looking for, browse through our list of inspiring venues and hotels offering unique outdoor meeting and event spaces and contact our team at (703) 652-5378 to get started.

A brick building with white columns and a red metal roof, displaying a banner above the entrance. A sign on the wall reads “Alexandria Black History Museum.” Shrubs line the front walkway.
Originally the segregated library for Alexandria’s African American residents, the Alexandria Black History Museum documents the local and national history,...
902 Wythe Street Alexandria, Virginia
A yellow, neoclassical building with four large white columns and a triangular pediment stands in sunlight, surrounded by trees and plants, with a lamp post near the entrance steps.
Celebrate your wedding day in this 1839 Greek Revival building that serves as Alexandria’s history museum. Archaeological finds, old photographs,...
201 S. Washington Street Alexandria, Virginia
Modern lounge area with wooden floors, stylish armchairs, couches, potted plants, large windows with curtains, and a bar in the background with high stools and shelves of bottles. Warm, inviting atmosphere with natural light.
ALX Community – Atrium offers dynamic meeting and event space in an unbeatable location in Old Town Alexandria, walkable to...
277 S. Washington Street Suite 210 Alexandria, Virginia
A modern lounge area with various seating, plants, and large windows. Several people are seated or walking, and two screens display a colorful bird image. The space is bright and inviting.
ALX Community – Waterfront is Alexandria’s only dedicated conference and meeting center. Located in the heart of charming Old Town...
201 N. Union Street Suite 110 Alexandria, Virginia
ALX Community Office Suites offers elevated spaces for teams of 5-30+. With a variety of floorplans and the unique technology...
101 N. Union Street Suite 200 Alexandria, Virginia
A lush garden path lined with various flowering plants and bushes leads to a closed white gate, with tall green trees providing shade in the background.
Originally part of George Washington’s farmlands and now headquarters of the American Horticultural Society, historic River Farm is nestled on...
7931 E. Boulevard Drive Alexandria, Virginia
Interior of a bright workshop with wooden beams, pendant lights, and paint supplies labeled brushes, cloths, sand paper, and gloves on a wooden table. AR Workshop Alexandria logo is centered in the image.
AR Workshop Alexandria is a boutique DIY workshop that offers hands-on classes for creating unique and charming custom home decor.
107 N. Fairfax Street Alexandria, Virginia
Elegant banquet room with round tables covered in beige cloths, set with dark chairs, blue napkins, glassware, and tall vases of white calla lilies. Soft candlelight and large windows create a warm ambiance.
Archer Old Town Alexandria stirs up a perfected recipe of luxury meets whimsy. Sprinkle in a dash of our Alexandria...
1600 King Street Alexandria, Virginia
A wall covered with various framed artworks, including paintings, drawings, and photographs in different styles, colors, and subjects, such as landscapes, portraits, still lifes, and abstract art.
Founded in 1954, The Art League, Inc. is among the nation’s largest and oldest multi-service organizations for visual artists. As...
105 N. Union Street Alexandria, Virginia
A modern dining area with wooden tables, black chairs, and place settings, featuring colorful flowers in vases. The background wall has a bold geometric pattern in black, white, blue, pink, and yellow.
Aslin Beer Co. is a spacious brewery and taproom, located in Alexandria’s West End, replete with a modern-Scandinavian design. Aslin...
847 S. Pickett Street Alexandria, Virginia
A musician stands on stage playing an acoustic guitar and singing into a microphone. The stage is warmly lit, with brick walls and two stools holding water bottles. An audience watches in the foreground.
The Birchmere is a world-famous concert venue known for a nightly line-up of classic as well as up-and-coming jazz, country,...
3701 Mount Vernon Avenue Alexandria, Virginia
A formal dining room with a table set for a meal, covered with a white tablecloth, surrounded by wooden chairs. Lit candles, flowers, and a cake are on the table. Large windows, framed art, and a gold mirror decorate the room.
Experience the unique historic ambiance. The historic Carlyle House was completed in 1753 by Scottish merchant John Carlyle for his...
121 N. Fairfax Street Alexandria, Virginia

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