{"id":435,"date":"2018-06-19T20:05:36","date_gmt":"2018-06-19T20:05:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/morrisonhouse.com\/?p=435"},"modified":"2019-11-06T16:01:18","modified_gmt":"2019-11-06T16:01:18","slug":"best-family-things-to-do-in-old-town-alexandria-morrison-house","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/morrisonhouse.com\/press\/best-family-things-to-do-in-old-town-alexandria-morrison-house\/","title":{"rendered":"Best Family Things to Do in Old Town Alexandria"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Our neighborhood here at Morrison House, Old Town Alexandria, offers a slew of pleasures for families, just as our Autograph Collection AAA Four-Diamond hotel makes the perfect accommodations for the whole gang! Here are some of the standout family-friendly activities in this gorgeous and history-rich district: all of them easily enjoyed from your plush and welcoming guest rooms at Morrison House.<!--more--><\/p>\n<h2>Visit the Torpedo Factory Art Center<\/h2>\n<p>One of the foremost cultural attractions in Alexandria, the&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/torpedofactory.org\/\">Torpedo Factory Art Center<\/a>&nbsp;provides studio and gallery space for local artists as well as a plethora of art camps, workshops, and special events for the general public. There are classes for young and old on offer here, covering all sorts of different media, so consider a family visit to unleash some all-ages creativity!<\/p>\n<h2>Visit a Museum or Historic Site<\/h2>\n<p>Given its remarkable heritage, it\u2019s no surprise Old Town Alexandria comes well endowed with historical sites and museums. Indeed, the Torpedo Factory Art Center plays host to one: the&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/torpedofactory.org\/archaeology\/\">Alexandria Archaeology Museum<\/a>, which peels back the layers (literally) of the city\u2019s backstory in fascinating fashion. There\u2019s also the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.alexandriava.gov\/Lyceum\">Lyceum<\/a>, the city\u2019s main history museum housed in a handsome 19<sup>th<\/sup>-century Greek Revival building; the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.alexandriava.gov\/BlackHistory\">Alexandria Black History Museum<\/a>; and historical landmarks such as the 1753-built&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitalexandriava.com\/listings\/carlyle-house\/4649\/\">Carlyle House<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>And though it\u2019s not in Old Town proper, we\u2019d certainly be remiss not mentioning the easy proximity to&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mountvernon.org\/\">Mount Vernon<\/a>, George Washington\u2019s estate, that you enjoy as a Morrison House guest. Whether they\u2019re legitimate history buffs or not, kids of all inclinations are likely to be completely absorbed by this famous piece of meticulously maintained presidential real estate.<\/p>\n<h2>Ride the Free King Street Trolley<\/h2>\n<p>King Street\u2019s the vibrant nerve center of Old Town Alexandria, and at Morrison House you\u2019re a mere block from its many shops, galleries, restaurants, and other attractions. If you\u2019ve got a crew with a shopping bent, King Street ought to be foremost on your to-do list, and the free King Street Trolley is a pretty darn delightful way to navigate around.<\/p>\n<h2>Other Family-Friendly Attractions in the Vicinity<\/h2>\n<p>We\u2019ve truly only scratched the surface of what there is to do with a family in tow in Old Town Alexandria, and if we broaden the lens just slightly the possibilities just keep piling on. Morrison House also makes a superb jumping-off point, for example, for daytrip expeditions to Washington, D.C., where the National Mall, the Smithsonian Museums, the National Zoo, and much else awaits.<\/p>\n<p>So come bring the whole gang to Morrison House for luxurious and centrally located Autograph Collection accommodations in the heart of Old Town Alexandria, and take advantage of what this one-of-a-kind neighborhood has to offer!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Our neighborhood here at Morrison House, Old Town Alexandria, offers a slew of pleasures for families, just as our Autograph Collection AAA Four-Diamond hotel makes the perfect accommodations for the whole gang! 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