Jones Point, Alexandria

Name: Jones Point
Address: Jones Point Park, Alexandria, 22314, United States

#18 among attractions in Alexandria

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Jones Point is a geographic point on the Potomac River within the city of Alexandria, Virginia, United States. The Jones Point Light and Jones Point Park are located at the point, which is immediately North of the confluence of Hunting Creek and the Potomac River. The 1791-1792 survey of the original boundaries of the District of Columbia began at a spot that was then at the tip of a cape at the Point. The south cornerstone from the boundary survey remains in a seawall several yards south of the lighthouse. ()

Elevation: 3 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 38°47'35"N, 77°2'30"W

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Jones Point ParkAlexandria (Old Town)Alexandria 22314 United States

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Jones Point – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: The Capital Wheel, Torpedo Factory Art Center, Woodrow Wilson Bridge, Christ Church.

1.3 miE
Amusement, Game and entertainment center, Theme park
The Capital Wheel, National Harbor
34 min walk • Rising gracefully above the waterfront of National Harbor, The Capital Wheel is a modern marvel that offers breathtaking views of the Potomac River, along with the surrounding Prince George's County, Maryland. This towering Ferris wheel stands as a majestic fixture in...
0.8 miN
Museum, Art gallery, Shopping
Torpedo Factory Art Center, Alexandria
22 min walk • The Torpedo Factory Art Center is the former U.S. Naval Torpedo Station, a naval munitions factory on the banks of the Potomac River in Old Town, Alexandria, Virginia which was converted into an art center in 1974. The facility is located at 105 N.
~1680 ftE
Bridge
Woodrow Wilson Bridge, Alexandria
9 min walk • The Woodrow Wilson Memorial Bridge is a bascule bridge that spans the Potomac River between the independent city of Alexandria, Virginia, and Oxon Hill in Prince George's County, Maryland, United States.
0.9 miN
Georgian architecture, Church, Sacred and religious sites
Christ Church, Alexandria
25 min walk • Christ Church is an Episcopal church located at 118 North Washington Street, with an entrance at 141 North Columbus Street, in Alexandria, Virginia.
0.8 miN
Museum, Georgian architecture, History museum
Carlyle House, Alexandria
22 min walk • Carlyle House is a historic mansion in Alexandria, Virginia, United States, built by Scottish merchant John Carlyle in 1751 to 1752 in the Georgian style. It is situated in the city's Old Town at 121 North Fairfax Street between Cameron and King Streets.
0.9 miN
Museum, Georgian architecture, History museum
Gadsby's Tavern, Alexandria
23 min walk • Gadsby's Tavern is a complex of historic buildings at 134 and 138 North Royal Street at the corner of Cameron Street in the Old Town district of Alexandria, Virginia.
0.9 miN
City hall, Georgian architecture
Alexandria City Hall, Alexandria
22 min walk • The Alexandria City Hall also known as the Alexandria Market House & City Hall, in Alexandria, Virginia, is a building built in 1871 and designed by Adolph Cluss. It was listed on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places in 1984. The site was originally a market from 1749 and courthouse from 1752.
0.8 miN
38°48'17"N • 77°2'35"W
Farmers Market, Alexandria
21 min walk • Market, Shopping, Farmer's market
~990 ftS
Lighthouse, View point, Vernacular architecture
Jones Point Light, Alexandria
5 min walk • The Jones Point Light is a small river lighthouse located on the Potomac River in Alexandria, Virginia. It was built in 1855. It is a small, one-story house with a lantern on top and served primarily as a warning light for naval ships approaching the Washington Navy Yard.
0.8 miN
Museum, Architecture, Greek Revival architecture
Athenaeum, Alexandria
22 min walk • The Athenaeum is a gallery of fine arts and a performance venue in Alexandria, Virginia, United States. It is also home to the Northern Virginia Fine Arts Association since 1964. The building is an important example of Greek Revival architecture.
0.7 miN
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Alexandria
19 min walk • St. Paul's Episcopal Church is an historic Episcopal church in the Anglican Communion located in the Old Town area of Alexandria, Virginia.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Jones Point?

Nearby attractions include Jones Point Light, Alexandria (5 min walk), Woodrow Wilson Bridge, Alexandria (9 min walk), Contrabands and Freedmen Cemetery, Alexandria (12 min walk), Old Presbyterian Meeting House, Alexandria (16 min walk).

How to get to Jones Point by public transport?

The nearest stations to Jones Point:

Bus

Franklin St + S Royal St • Lines: At3 (10 min walk)
S Washington St & Hunting Point • Lines: At3 (11 min walk)

Metro

King Street–Old Town • Lines: Bl, Yl (36 min walk)

Train

Alexandria Union Station (37 min walk)
Alexandria (37 min walk)