Woodlawn, Alexandria

Name: Woodlawn
Address: 9000 Richmond Highway, Alexandria, United States
Telephone: +1 703-780-4000

#53 among attractions in Alexandria

Museum, History museum, Vernacular architecture

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Woodlawn is a historic house located in Fairfax County, Virginia. Originally a part of Mount Vernon, George Washington's historic plantation estate, it was subdivided in the 19th century by abolitionists to demonstrate the viability of a free labor system. The address is now 9000 Richmond Highway, Alexandria, Virginia, but due to expansion of Fort Belvoir and reconstruction of historic Route 1, access is via Woodlawn Road slightly south of Jeff Todd Way/State Route 235. The house is a designated National Historic Landmark, primarily for its association with the Washington family, but also for the role it played in the historic preservation movement. It is now a museum property owned and managed by the National Trust for Historic Preservation. ()

Built: 1800 (224 years ago)Coordinates: 38°42'58"N, 77°8'9"W

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9000 Richmond HighwayWoodlawnAlexandria United States

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+1 703-780-4000

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Day trips

Woodlawn – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Mount Vernon Trail, Mount Vernon, Springfield Town Center, Gunston Hall.

4 miE
Cycling, Bike trail, Bike path
Mount Vernon Trail, Alexandria
102 min walk • The Mount Vernon Trail is a cherished pathway offering both locals and tourists in Alexandria, Virginia, a scenic escape into nature and history. This multi-use trail stretches for 18 miles along the Potomac River's western bank, providing a continuous route from...
2.6 miE
Restored estate of the first president
Mount Vernon, Mount Vernon
66 min walk • Mount Vernon, nestled in the heart of Virginia, is more than just a historical landmark—it's a journey into the life and legacy of one of America's founding fathers, George Washington. This well-preserved estate, situated along the banks of the Potomac River, offers...
4.6 miNW
Shopping, Shopping centre
Springfield Town Center, Springfield
117 min walk • Springfield Town Center is an enclosed shopping center located in the Springfield census-designated place of unincorporated Fairfax County, Virginia.
3.8 miS
Historical place, Georgian architecture, History museum
Gunston Hall, Lorton
98 min walk • Gunston Hall is an 18th-century Georgian mansion near the Potomac River in Mason Neck, Virginia, United States. Built between 1755 and 1759 as the main residence and headquarters of a 5,500-acre plantation, the house was the home of the United States Founding Father George Mason.
~1860 ftSE
Museum, Historical place, History museum
George Washington's Gristmill, Mount Vernon
9 min walk • George Washington's Gristmill was part of the original Mount Vernon plantation, constructed during the lifetime of the United States' first president.
3.2 miW
Historical place, Georgian architecture, Sacred and religious sites
Pohick Church, Mount Vernon
81 min walk • Pohick Church, previously known as Pohick Episcopal Church, is an Episcopal church in the community of Lorton in Fairfax County, Virginia, United States.
3.6 miSW
38°40'18"N • 77°10'8"W
Pirate's Cove Waterpark, Lorton
91 min walk • Watersports, Water park, Amusement park
1.9 miW
Museum, Military museum
National Museum of the United States Army, Lorton
49 min walk • The National Museum of the United States Army is the official museum for the history of the United States Army and is just outside Washington, D.C. It opened on November 11, 2020.
~1170 ftN
Museum, History museum, Historical place
Pope–Leighey House, Alexandria
6 min walk • The Pope–Leighey House, formerly known as the Loren Pope Residence, is a suburban home in Virginia designed by American architect Frank Lloyd Wright. The house, which belongs to the National Trust for Historic Preservation, has been relocated twice and sits on the grounds of Woodlawn Plantation, Alexandria, Virginia.
5.2 miE
Botanical garden, Garden, Historical place
River Farm, Alexandria
134 min walk • River Farm, currently home to the American Horticultural Society headquarters, is a landscape located at 7931 East Boulevard Drive, Alexandria, Virginia.
5.1 miNW
Church
Springfield United Methodist Church, Springfield
131 min walk • Springfield United Methodist Church was established in 1954 in the Washington, DC suburb of Springfield, Virginia. Springfield United Methodist Church is a member of the Alexandria District in the Virginia Conference of the United Methodist Church.