Bus Tour - Old Town Alexandria, Virginia

Let the driving to Bucket List Tours by Barb – Alexandria, Virginia August 19-20, 2023
 Bus Departs Willow Street, Lancaster & York PA.
  
Founded in 1749, Old Town Alexandria is one of the D.C. region's oldest neighborhoods and the third oldest locally designated historic district in the U.S
 
Old Town is Alexandria's beloved downtown and nationally designated historic district on the Potomac River waterfront. The King Street Mile and surrounding brick-lined sidewalks are studded with centuries-old architecture, historic attractions and independent businesses.
Set foot onto Old Town Alexandria’s red brick sidewalks, and you could be fooled into thinking you have traveled back in time. The small city was founded in 1749 as a colonial tobacco port and still boasts cobblestone streets, 18th-century buildings, and even a town crier, all of which will make you feel like you’re in George Washington’s era.
But amid all that ye olde charm, there’s also a bustling, modern town known for its walkable streets, independent and national stores, and a vibrant dining scene. You’ll uncover them on the main drag, King Street, as well as small side streets, where offerings range from fashionable shoe stores, chic home boutiques, and worth-a-hunt vintage clothing and decor shops. More than 80 painters, sculptors and jewelers work and sell at the Torpedo Factory Art Center, a World War II-era munitions factory-turned-artist haven and cultural mecca.
Restaurants and bars cluster along King Street and near the waterfront, where you'll find fine dining, speakeasies, and international fare from Thai to Mexican. Many are located in historic storefronts or old shipping buildings, just adding to the throwback appeal. You can raise a glass of award-winning craft beer from Port City Brewing Company at most of the city's restaurants and pubs.
Still not enough? There are plenty of things to do along the Old Town Alexandria waterfront, from sightseeing cruises and romantic strolls to ghost tours and so much more.
https://visitalexandria.com/old-town
 
Day #1 – Free time at Saturday’s Market, guided tour of the Apothecary, self-guided tour of Gadsby’s Tavern Museum, made-to-order lunch at Gadsby’s Tavern, check-in the Hyatt Centric Old Town, with the remainder of the day on your own. Main Street Trolley stops in front of our hotel.

Accommodations: The Hyatt Centric Old Town 1625 King Street, Alexandria, VA 22314. The phone number is 703-548-1050. https://www.hyatt.com/hyatt-centric/iadct-hyatt-centric-old-town-alexandria                                        
Meals L
 
Day#2 – Breakfast buffet at the hotel, guided tour of the Masonic Temple, 1-1/2 guided walking tour of Old Town,
finishing our walking tour with a ice cream at a local creamery, several hours of free-time before departing for home.
Meals: B, L (ice cream stop)
 
Tour includes:  Round trip deluxe motorcoach, 1-night hotel at the Hyatt Centric Old town, Alexandria, VA, 1 breakfast buffet, Old Town City pass with admission to 10 attractions and up to 40% off additional attractions, guided Apothecary tour, self-guided Gadsby’s Museum tour, guided tour of the Masonic Temple, 1-1/2 hour guided walking tour, free time at Alexandria’s Saturday Market, made to order hot lunch at Gadsby’s Tavern, ice cream at a local creamery, free Main Street Trolley, water and snacks on motorcoach, experienced and knowledgeable Tour Representative, and all taxes.

Travel insurance is available and highly recommended. You may purchase travel insurance through Travel Guard https://www.travelguard.com/ 800-826-5248 or Allianz Travel  https://www.allianztravelinsurance.com/  800-672-9580.
 
 
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