Trek Zone

Fort Ward, Alexandria

#9 among attractions in Alexandria

Museum, Historical place, History museum, Park
Fort Ward

Facts and practical information

Built: 1861 (163 years ago)Elevation: 272 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 38°49'51"N, 77°6'7"W
Address

4301 W Braddock RdAlexandria (Seminary Hill)Alexandria 22304-1007 United States

Contact
+1 703-746-4848
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Day trips

Fort Ward – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: The Village at Shirlington, Washington and Old Dominion Railroad Regional Park, Four Mile Run Trail, Virginia Theological Seminary.

  • the village at shirlington arlington1 miNE
  • washington old dominion railroad regional park alexandria1.4 miNE
  • four mile run trail arlington1.1 miN
  • virginia theological seminary alexandria0.9 miSE
  • agudas achim congregation alexandria1.2 miE
  • lomax african methodist episcopal zion church arlington1.6 miNE
  • beth el hebrew congregation alexandria0.8 miSE
  • signature theatre arlington0.9 miNE
  • rachel m schlesinger concert hall and arts center alexandria0.8 miNW
  • king street alexandria1.2 miNW
  • shirlington arlington0.9 miNE

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Fort Ward open?

Fort Ward is open:
  • Monday 9 am - 8 pm
  • Tuesday 9 am - 8 pm
  • Wednesday 9 am - 8 pm
  • Thursday 9 am - 8 pm
  • Friday 9 am - 8 pm
  • Saturday 9 am - 8 pm
  • Sunday 9 am - 8 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Fort Ward?

Nearby attractions include Fairlington, Alexandria (15 min walk), Battery Garesche, Arlington (16 min walk), Beth El Hebrew Congregation, Alexandria (20 min walk), Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall and Arts Center, Alexandria (21 min walk).

How to get to Fort Ward by public transport?

The nearest stations to Fort Ward:

Bus
  • W Braddock Rd + N Howard St • Lines: At5 (4 min walk)
  • N Howard St + W Braddock Rd • Lines: At5 (5 min walk)

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