Gadsby's Tavern Museum

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134 N Royal St
Alexandria, VA 22314
Experience 18th c. life + the evolution of hospitality at Gadsby’s Tavern Museum! Consisting of 1785 tavern + 1792 City Hotel, the museum offers tours, children’s programs + special events. The historic Ballroom was the site of G. Washington’s Birthnight Ball + T. Jefferson’s Inaugural Dinner.

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Donny A.
6/8/2025

This place is special. It has an amazing story and historical significance. The food is good and the atmosphere is great. This place will engage all 5 senses.

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Kathy F.
8/1/2019

Cool place. Not sure if it is always a self guided tour but there are enough plaques to explain what you are looking at. I do wish there was an audio or a person guiding the tour option. I only...

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Adam S.
10/31/2022

A great piece of history tucked into Alexandria! We loved the guided tour with Gayle - would definitely recommend the guided over the self-guided tour as we would have missed so much information...

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Julie A.
3/30/2019

My son's been on a haunted places kick lately so naturally he got me curious. Turns out there are tons of haunted places in the DMV, especially in the Old Town and Georgetown areas. We were...

Sue H.
11/13/2023

3.5. If you've not visited one of these taverns before, then you should go to learn the history. In the 1700s, these taverns were the main meeting place for everyone. Politicians, soldiers,...

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