Gadsby's Tavern Museum

ALEXANDRIA. Take a 30-minute tour of the 1770 tavern for an accurate depiction of colonial life in Alexandria. Gadsby's has been a town gathering place and watering hole for more than two centuries, and has hosted well-known locals – including former presidents George Washington, Thomas Jefferson and James Madison – at its various parties, events and performances. Each room, including the ballroom, taproom, dining room and the bedrooms, has been meticulously restored to its original condition. The on-site restaurant is famous for historical re-enactments and entertainment. NB Tours start a quarter after the hour and a quarter before the hour. METRO: King Street, then Dash Bus