Escape Rooms, Breweries: Things To Do This Fall In Alexandria

ALEXANDRIA, VA — Between the busy Halloween and Christmas seasons, your family might be at a loss on what to do on the weekends. Luckily, Alexandria offers historic sites, museums, breweries and more that can entertain year round.

Need some inspiration? Patch has got you covered. Keep reading for some of the best things to see and do in the area during the colder months:

Parks and Historic Attractions

The area is home to numerous parks and historic sites. A few highlights include:

• George Washington Masonic National Memorial: Learn about George Washington and Masonic lodges, and check out the view of the city from the outside steps.
• Cameron Run Regional Park: The park is hosting Ice & Lights: A Winter Village nightly until Jan. 5, 2020.
• Fort Ward Park: This site of a Civil War fort has an amphitheater, dog exercise area, museum and more.
• Jerome Buddie Ford Nature Center: This free nature center has year round exhibits like Live turtles, snakes, lizards and toads, children's games, activity stations and more. The Dora Kelley Nature Park is located outside the center.
• Huntley Meadows Park: The boardwalk trails on the wetlands are a prime spot for wildlife watching. There's also a historic house, meadows and picnic shelter at this Fairfax County park.
• George Washington's Mount Vernon: A visit to Mount Vernon lets you tour the first president's mansion and property, meet reenactors, see demonstrations and attend special events.

Museums

After DC, Alexandria's museum selection is unparalleled in the region.

• Torpedo Factory Art Center
• National Inventors Hall of Fame
• The Lyceum
• Lee-Fendall House
• Stabler-Leadbeater Apothecary Museum
• Alexandria Black History Museum
• Alexandria Archaeology Museum
• Freedom House Museum
• Friendship Firehouse Museum
• Gadsby's Tavern Museum
• Carlyle House Historic Park

Breweries

Alexandria is home to breweries and even a cidery. Plus, their selections may give you gift ideas for people on your holiday shopping list.

• Port City Brewing Company
• Aslin Beer Co.
• Lost Boy Cider

Escape Rooms

Put your brain to the test as you try to find your way out of these escape rooms.

• Escape Room Live Alexandria
• Escape Quest Alexandria

Indoor Pools

Dream about those warm summer days with a drip in these indoor pools. Check with each place for membership requirements.

• Chinquapin Park Recreation Center & Aquatics Facility
• YMCA