Carlyle House - Alexandria Museum

  • Address: 121 N. Fairfax Street, Alexandria, Virginia 22314
  • Phone: +1 703 549 2997
  • Email:
  • Website:www.nvrpa.org
Average Rating
2.5
 3+ reviews
from 2 sources
Yelp
4.0
 2+ reviews
Frommers
0.0
 1+ reviews

Estimated Price: From $2

Carlyle House
121 N. Fairfax Street
Alexandria, Virginia 22314

Carlyle House Details

Descriptions from Across the Web

  • On the National Register of Historic Places, Carlyle House is architecturally unique ... more on nvrpa.org
  • The historic Carlyle House was completed in 1753 by Scottish merchant John Carlyle for his bride, Sarah Fairfax of Belvoir, a member of one of the most prestigious ... more on virginia.org
  • Patterned after Scottish-English manor houses, this architecturally impressive home was completed in 1753 by Scottish merchant John Carlyle for his bride, Sarah Fairfax, who hailed from one of the first families of Virginia. Then a waterfront property with ... more on frommers.com
  • Built in 1751, this building was the home of ... more on entertainment.com
  • The grandest of Alexandria's older houses, Carlyle House was patterned after ... more on Fodor's

Reviews From Across The Web read all

Unique wedding site in Alexandria

The Carlyle House Historic Park, in the heart of Old Town Alexandria, ... judysbook.com, a user of judysbook.com. Read full review on OpenList.com

4.0
Gayle G. 's review

This historic home is named after its owner, ... a user of yelp.com. Read full review on Yelp

Frommer's | Frommer's Review

Patterned after Scottish-English manor houses, ... frommers.com, a user of frommers.com. Read full review on OpenList.com

4.0
Flint M. 's review

Combine this with a tour of nearby Gadsby's Tavern and nearby Christ Church and you'll ... a user of yelp.com. Read full review on Yelp

Visit the home of a patriot and founder of Alexandria

This 1753 home was built by John Carlyle, a Scottish merchant ... judysbook.com, a user of judysbook.com. Read full review on OpenList.com

Directions

Carlyle House is located in Old Town Alexandria across from City Hall.

Near Cameron St

Hours

Tues-Sat 10am-4:30pm; Sun noon-4:30pm (last tour 4pm Nov-Mar). Guided 40-min. tours depart on the hour and half-hour

Miscellaneous

  • Admission: $4

Other Web Resources

Plan a trip

Frequent Flier Miles & Points Cash Converter

Loyalty match

More in Alexandria

Alexandria Things to Do
Alexandria Lodging

Carlyle House::Yahoo! Travel

Source: Yahoo! Travel

  • Carlyle House::Yahoo! Travel
  • Carlyle House::Nvrpa.org
  • Carlyle House::Virginia.org
Nearby Hotels Distance
Old Town Alexandria 3.1 Mi
Morrison House Hotel, A Kimpton Hotel 2.8 Mi
Sheraton Suites Alexandria 2.6 Mi
Residence Inn by Marriott Alexandria O… 2.3 Mi
Hilton Alexandria Old Town 2.3 Mi
Embassy Suites Alexandria - Old Town 2.1 Mi
Nearby Restaurants Distance
Fish Market 3.0 Mi
219 Restaurant 3.1 Mi
Southside 815 2.5 Mi
The Majestic Restaurant 2.8 Mi
Vermilion - Alexandria Restaurant 2.6 Mi
Le Gaulois Cafe Restaurant 2.6 Mi