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Attractions

ALEXANDRIA ARCHAEOLOGY                    703-838-4399
Fax: 703-838-6491                                    ci.alexandria.va.us/oha/archaeology
105 North Union Street, Alexandria, VA 22314
Third floor of the Torpedo Factory Art Center, Studio #327.City-funded archaeology lab/museum.

PARKING: 1 designated accessible parking space.

TYPES OF PATHS: Sidewalks with slight grades.

ENTRANCE: East (Riverside) doors at rear of building. Ramps provided. Automatic doors 85 in. wide, open out.

PUBLIC TELEPHONE: Wheelchair accessible public phone.

ELEVATOR: Wheelchair accessible elevator serves all three floors. Interior of car is 84 in. by 168 in.

PUBLIC REST ROOMS: On each floor, center of building. Doors are 34 in. wide, and open in. No turns to enter. Accessible stalls, on first floor only, have 34 in. wide doors opening out, and handrails. 19 in. toilet seat height, and 14 in. between commode and wall. Sink height 33 in. Accessible stall checked regularly for obstructions.

SPECIAL SERVICES: For guests with hearing disabilities, there are signing interpreters available with advance notice.
For guests with visual disabilities, there are hands-on exhibits to examine various artifacts and study collections. Signs are in large print, with contrasting background, printed on a non-glossy surface.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Free admission. 10-3 Tu-Fri, 10 -5 Sat and 1-5 Sun.

 

ALEXANDRIA BLACK HISTORY                 703-838-4356
Fax: 703-706-3999                                   www.ci.alexandria.va.us/oha/bhrc
638 N Alfred Street, Alexandria, VA 22314
Take I-95 exit 1-B (Old Town), Turn right on Franklin St., left on Alfred Street.

PARKING: 1 wheelchair accessible parking space.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION: Black history resource center, featuring museum with lecture hall and library.

PARKING: Behind library building. Nearby ramps well marked.

TYPES OF PATHS TO OR AROUND ATTRACTION: Paved sidewalk and driveway. Paths accessible to persons with mobility disabilities. Length of paths 75 ft.

ENTRANCE: Museum entrance in front, library entrance in back and front. Ramp provided. 1 entry door, 36 in. wide, easily opens in with pull handle located 30 in. above floor.

PUBLIC REST ROOMS: Located in museum behind registration desk. Doors 35 in. wide, open in. Turns to enter. Accessible stalls have 34 in. wide doors opening out, and handrails. 19 in. toilet seat height, 9 in. between commode and wall. Sink height 34 in. Wrapped pipes. Accessible stall checked regularly for obstructions. Rest rooms are identified by a raised figure with pants or skirt on door to designate men or women.

SPECIAL SERVICES: Special guide book for guests with disabilities.
For guests with visual disabilities, there are documents in large print on non-glossy surface.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Hrs: 10AM-4PM Tu-Sat. No admission fee. Brochure available to guide walking tour of African American historic sites in Alexandria. Staff will provide private tours to any visitor upon request.

 

CARLYLE HOUSE HISTORIC PARK                  703-549-2997
Fax:  703-549-5738                                        www.carlylehouse.org
121 North Fairfax Street, Alexandria, VA  22314
1/2 block north of King Street in Alexandria.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:  18th century Georgian home of wealthy merchant and landowner John Carlyle.

PARKING:  Street parking only.

TYPES OF PATHS TO:  Brick paths with no steep grades.

ENTRANCE:  On basement level at side of house.  Entry doors, 40 in. wide, easily open in with latch handle.  Wheelchair lift from basement level to first floor.  A stairway with 10-15 steps leads to the second floor.

PUBLIC REST ROOMS:  Basement level.  Doors 32 in. wide, open in.  Turns to enter.  Accessible stalls have 35 in. wide doors opening in, and handrails.  Sink height 31 in.  Accessible stall checked regularly for obstructions.  Unisex and/or companion assisted rest room available at public rest rooms.

ELEVATOR:  Staff operated, goes from basement to 1st floor, located on the exterior of the building.  Car interior is 31 in, by 47 in.

SPECIAL SERVICES:
For guests with hearing disabilities, there are written scripts.   

GIFT SHOP:  Aisles are wide enough to accommodate a wheelchair.  Clerks will assist guests with special needs. 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:  Hours:  10 -4:30  Tu-Sat,  Noon-4:30  Sun Admission Fee.  Last tour 4:30 PM.  Closed Jan 1, Thanksgiving and Dec 24 and 25.

 

COLLINGWOOD LIBRARY & MUSEUM ON AMERICANISM
703-765-1652                                        Fax:  703-765-8380
8301 E Boulevard Drive, Alexandria, VA  22308
www.collingwoodlibrary.com
From Alexandria, turn left, and from Mt. Vernon turn right, toward the Potomac River, take an immediate right on E Boulevard Drive entrance to the Collingwood parking area.

PARKING:  5 wheelchair accessible parking spaces.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:  Formerly part of George Washington’s River farm, historic property houses library and museum.

PARKING:  Parking lot, front and rear.

TYPES OF PATHS TO OR AROUND ATTRACTION:  Cement, black top and paved.  Paths accessible to persons with mobility disabilities. 

ENTRANCE:  Front and rear.  6 exterior steps, each 6 in. high.  Hand rails on left/right.  Ramps provided.  1 entry door, 85 in. wide, easily opens in with knob handle.  Steps inside lobby, in hallway.  Handrails on left/right.

PUBLIC REST ROOMS:   On main floor.  Doors 35 in. wide.  No turns to enter.  Accessible stalls have 27 in. wide doors opening out, and handrails.  19 in. toilet seat height, 16 in. between commode and wall.  Sink height 30 in.  Accessible stall checked regularly for obstructions. Rest rooms are identified by a raised figure with pants or skirt on door to designate men or women.  Unisex and/or companion assisted rest room available at the public rest room.

ELEVATOR:  Serves all levels.  Door width 57 in.  Control buttons 44 in.  high.  Key/hand operated.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:  Free admission.  Hours:  10-4 Mon, and Wed thru Sat; 1-4 Sun, closed Tues.  Increased wattage lighting in dining and meeting areas.

 

GADSBY’S TAVERN MUSEUM                 703-838-4242
Fax:  703-838-4270                               www.GadsbysTavern.org
134 N Royal Street, Alexandria, VA  22314
Take I-95 exit 1B (Old Town).  Turn right on Gibbon St., turn left on Washington St., turn right on King, turn left on N Royal (#134).

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:  Complex consists of two buildings, the  1770’s tavern and the 1792 City Hotel.  The buildings are named for Englishman John Gadsby who operated them from 1796 to 1808.  Mr. Gadsby’s establishment was a center of political, business and social life in early Alexandria.

PARKING:  Public garage parking and nearby metered spaces.

TYPES OF PATHS TO OR AROUND ATTRACTION:  Brick paved sidewalks - uneven surface.  Length of paths 300 ft. to accessible entry.

ENTRANCE:  Tavern, located front.  4 exterior steps, each 6 in. high.   
1 entry door, 36 in. wide, opens in with knob handle located 35 in. above floor.  Museum has accessible side entrance.

PUBLIC REST ROOMS:  Third floor rest room is not wheelchair accessible.  Accessible rest room is located across the street at City Hall.  Rest rooms identified by a raised figure of pants or a skirt on door to designate men or women.  Unisex/companion assisted rest room available.

SPECIAL SERVICES:
Special video for guests with disabilities.
For guests with hearing disabilities, written scripts are available.
For guests with visual disabilities, there are hands-on exhibits.

GIFT SHOP:  Counters 50 in. high.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:   Fee for guided tours.  No self guided tours.  Staff requests those requiring special accommodation to call ahead.  Will provide docent to assist visitors with disabilities.

 

GEORGE WASHINGTON MASONIC MEMORIAL     
703-683-2007
Fax:  703-519-9270                            www.gwmemorial.org
101 Callahan Drive, Alexandria, VA  22301
Head east on Rte 7 to Old Towne, make a right (before passing the train & King St. metro station) onto the Masonic Temple access road.

PARKING:  1 wheelchair accessible parking space.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:  The Masonic Memorial is a historic building full of marble stairs, although 3 levels (1st floor, main level, and the Tower) are wheelchair accessible.

PARKING:  Accessible parking space, left of building.  Nearby ramps well marked.

TYPES OF PATHS TO OR AROUND ATTRACTION:  Wide sidewalks & granite landing.  Paths accessible to persons with mobility disabilities.  Length of paths 500 ft.

ENTRANCE:  Left side entrance has ramp for wheelchairs.  Ring buzzer for attendant.  Front entrance has 33 steps.  Glass entry door, 47 in. wide, opens in with clearly marked pull handle located 43 in. above floor.  Steps inside lobby.  Each step 5 in. high and marked with tactile strip/color change.  Handrails.

PUBLIC REST ROOMS:   Located on 1st level (wheelchair entrance level) but available down 1 floor for persons not using wheelchair. Accessible stall doors 36 in. wide, open in.  No turns to enter.  19 in. toilet seat height, 17 in. between commode and wall.  Sink height 33 in.  Wrapped pipes.  Accessible stall checked regularly for obstructions.  Unisex or companion assisted rest rooms available.  Ladies’ room identified by a figure of a skirt on door.

ELEVATOR:   Wheelchair accessible elevator serves all levels.  Door width 40 in.  Attendant operated.

SPECIAL SERVICES:
For guests with visual disabilities, there are recordings and buttons for displays available on ground floor and replica room, attendants also available to help, and documents in large print on non-glossy surface.  

GIFT SHOP:  6 steps down.  Counters 42 in. high.  Aisles clear of temporary displays.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:  Admission is free and the Temple is open from 9-5, 7 days a week, with tours on the half hour in the morning and on the hour in the afternoon.  Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Days.

 

THE LYCEUM, ALEXANDRIA’S HISTORY MUSEUM
703-838-4994          
fax: 703-838-4997                     www.alexandriahistory.org   
201 South Washington Street, Alexandria, VA  22314
George Washington Parkway in Old Town Alexandria, one block South of King Street, corner of Prince and S. Washington Streets.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:  Alexandria’s history museum.  Exhibits, travel information and museum store.

PARKING:  1 designated accessible parking space.  Located 1st space in  parking lot, left side.  Nearby ramps well marked.

TYPES OF PATHS:  Paved walks.  Interior has wood floors and low pile carpet.  No steep grades.

ENTRANCE:  South side of building.  Ramps provided.  Glass entry doors, 36 in. wide, open out with clearly marked large metal handles located 42 in. above floor.

PUBLIC REST ROOMS:  Main floor, side entrance.  Doors are 36 in. wide, open in.  Turns to enter.  Accessible stalls have 36 in. wide doors opening out, and handrails.  19 in. toilet seat height.  Sink height 33 in.  Pipes wrapped.  Accessible stall checked regularly for obstructions.

ELEVATOR:  Wheelchair accessible elevator located in main entry foyer serves 1st and 2nd floors.  Door width 36 in.  Operated by building staff. 

PUBLIC TELRPHONE:  Wheelchair accessible phone.

SPECIAL SERVICES:
For guests with hearing disabilities, there is an Assistive Listening System.
For guests with mobility disabilities, there are lowered drinking fountains.

GIFT SHOP:  Aisles 36 in. wide.  Counters 32-42 in. high.  Clerks assist customers with special needs.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:  Accepted credit cards: V, MC and AE.  Hours of operation:  10-5 Mon-Sat and 1-5 Sun.  Free admission.  Free parking, limited spaces (16).  Non-smoking areas.

 

Lodging

COMFORT INN                                    703-922-9200
Fax:  703-922-0132                         www.comfortinn.com/hotel/va403
5716 South Van Dorn Street, Alexandria, VA  22310
Exit 3 (Van Dorn Street) off I-495 Capital Beltway, hotel on left.

PARKING:  4 designated accessible parking spaces located left side of hotel entrance.  Parking space 7 ft. wide.  Accessible aisle 8 ft. wide.  Nearby ramps well marked.

ENTRANCE:  Located front of building.  Handrails on left.  Ramps provided.  Automatic doors.

FACILITIES:  Portable ramp available.  Lowered drinking fountains.  Luggage handling available.  Non-smoking rooms available.  Assistive Listening Systems available.

PUBLIC REST ROOMS:  Located 1st floor near breakfast room.  Doors 34 in. wide, open in.  No turns to enter.  Accessible stalls:  34 in. wide doors opening in.  19 in. toilet seat height, 13 in. between commode and wall.  Sink height 31 in.  Accessible stall checked regularly for obstructions.  Rest rooms identified by raised figures with pants or skirt on the door to designate men or women.

ELEVATOR:  In lobby near front desk, serves all levels.  Door width 42 in.   Elevator car is 60 in. by 80 in.   Buttons in braille and raised, 36 in. high.  Door stays open 6 seconds.  Audible floor change signal.

PUBLIC TELEPHONE:  Wheelchair accessible phone located by breakfast room.   Numbers recessed, raised.  TTY.  Amplified headsets.

ACCOMMODATIONS:  6 wheelchair accessible rooms, located 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th and 8th floors.  2 rooms with king-size and 4 with queen-size bed.  Bed on a frame with no obstruction beneath.  Unnecessary furniture removed upon request.  60 inch circular clearspace in room and in bathroom.  Bathroom door is 35 in. wide.  Grab bar in tub.  Sink 31 in. high.  19 in. toilet seat height.  Room numbers with braille and raised markings.  Talking alarm clocks.  Large digit display alarm clocks.  Smoke alarm with flashing light.  TTY.  TTY connected to front desk.  Amplified phones.  Lever handles on doors.  Closet rods wheelchair height.  Lowered peep holes, thermostats and light switches. 

SAFETY PROCEDURES:  Front desk personnel routinely made aware of guests with disabilities, and their type, in case of emergency.    Guest with disabilities are the first to be evacuated during emergencies.

 

EMBASSY SUITES ALEXANDRIA                       703-684-5900
Fax:  703-684-1403                                       embassysuitesdcmetro.com
1900 Diagonal Road, Alexandria, VA  22314
I-95 Exit 2B, Telegraph Road, to Duke Street East, left on Diagonal Road, 2nd building on right.
PARKING:  7 wheelchair accessible spaces.  10 wheelchair accessible spaces with 96 in. aisle between spaces.

ENTRANCE:  Diagonal Road and Duke Street.  Handrails on left and right.  Automatic entry doors, 72 in. wide, open out.  

FACILITIES:  Signage printed in contrasting colors, raised lettering.  Luggage handling available. 

PUBLIC REST ROOMS:  On atrium level.  Doors are 35 in. wide, and open in.  Turns to enter.  Accessible stalls have 32 in. wide doors opening out.  19 in. toilet seat height.  Sink height is 33 in.  Pipes are wrapped.  Accessible stall checked regularly for obstructions. 

ELEVATOR:  Wheelchair accessible elevator with sound indicator.  Interior of car is 41 in. by 61 in.

PUBLIC TELEPHONE:  Wheelchair accessible public phone.

ACCOMMODATIONS:  Non-smoking rooms available.  One wheelchair accessible room on each of 7 floors, with king-size bed on frame with no obstruction beneath.  Sleep sofa available.  Unneeded furniture can be removed.  60 in. circular clear space in room and bath.  Bathroom door is 36 in. wide.  Wheelchair accessible toilet, 19 in. high, with room for a lateral transfer.  Grab bar in tub.  Roll-in shower.  Sink is 27 in. high.  Pipes wrapped.  Room numbers with braille markings.  Room phones marked with raised/recessed numbers.  Flashing light smoke alarms, TTY, phone flasher, door knock light, closed captioned TV or decoder.  Amplified phones.  Assistive Listening System.  Vibrating alarm clock.  Lever handles on doors.  Lowered light switches, thermostat, and peep holes. Closet rods wheelchair height. 

STAFF TRAINING: Personnel trained in an etiquette training program.  

RESTAURANT:  1 table for guests in wheelchairs, located in parlor.   

SAFETY PROCEDURES:  Front desk personnel routinely made aware of guests with disabilities, and their type, in case of emergency.  These guests are noted in computer system at registration.  Staff members assigned to assist guests out of building, lists given to fire department.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:  All major credit cards accepted.

 

HAMPTON INN ALEXANDRIA OLD TOWN SOUTH                   703-329-1400
Fax: 703-329-1424                                                             www.hampton-inn.com
5821 Richmond Highway, Alexandria, VA 22303
From I495/95 exit 177A (Rte 1 South) towards Ft. Belvoir. Hotel is located 1/4 of a mile on left.

PARKING: 6 designated accessible parking spaces, located in front of hotel. Parking space 7 ft. wide. Access aisle 4 ft. wide. Nearby ramps well marked.

ENTRANCE: Located front of hotel. 2 exterior steps, each 6 in. high. Handrails on left/right. Ramps provided. 2 entry doors, 35 in. wide, easily open out with pull/crashbar handle located 34 in. above floor.

FACILITIES: Lowered drinking fountains. Luggage handling available. Signage printed in contrasting colors with raised lettering. Non-smoking rooms available. Increased wattage lighting in guest rooms, and meeting rooms.

PUBLIC REST ROOMS: Located in lobby area. Doors open in. Turns to enter. Accessible stalls: 33 in. wide doors opening in and handrails. 19 in. toilet seat height, 12 in. between commode and wall. Sink height 28 in. Wrapped pipes. Accessible stall checked regularly for obstructions. Rest rooms identified by raised figures with pants or skirt on the door to designate men or women.

ELEVATOR: In lobby area. Serves all levels. Door width 40 in. Control buttons 36 in. high. Elevator car is 48 in. by 76 in. Buttons in braille and raised. Door stays open 30 seconds. Audible floor change signal.

PUBLIC TELEPHONE: Wheelchair accessible phone located in back lobby. Numbers recessed. TTY.

ACCOMMODATIONS: 6 wheelchair accessible rooms, at least one located on every floor, each with one double bed. Cot available. Unnecessary furniture removed upon request. 60 inch circular clearspace in room and in bathroom. Grab bar in shower. Roll-in showers. Hand held shower heads. Sink 29 in. high. Wrapped pipes. Handrail with the toilet. 19 in. toilet seat height. Wheelchair can be parked beside the toilet for a lateral transfer (32 in. min.) Room numbers with braille and raised, markings. Large digit display alarm clocks. Smoke alarm with flashing light. TTY. TTY connected to front desk. Amplified phones. Room light flashes when phone rings. Closed captioned TV or decoder. Door knock light. Vibrating alarm clock. Lever handles on doors. Closet rods wheelchair height. Lowered peep holes. Lowered thermostats. Lowered light switches. Extended drapery rod pulls.

STAFF TRAINING: Type of staff trained: front desk. Personnel trained to serve guests using wheelchairs, guests having mobility, visual, or hearing disabilities. Supervisor trains new staff in accommodating guests with disabilities.

RESTAURANT: 30 tables for guests in wheelchairs. Table 36 in. high, tables located main dining area in back. Aisle width between tables is 36 in. Menus printed on non-glossy surface.

SAFETY PROCEDURES: Front desk personnel routinely made aware of guests with disabilities, and their type, and in case of emergency will provide assistance.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Free deluxe continental breakfast bar, local phone calls, shuttle service to/from Reagan National Airport, Historic Old Town & Huntington Metro, free 24hr coffee/tea service, swimming pool, children under 18 stay free with adult-same room, same day valet service (Mon-Fri), fax and copy service available, in-room coffee makers, iron & board, 25” color TV w/ premium cable channels and 100% guest satisfaction guaranteed.

 

SHERATON SUITES ALEXANDRIA                         703-836-4700
Fax:  703-548-4514              www.sheraton.com/suitesalexandria                                                          
801 North Saint Asaph Street, Old Town
Alexandria, VA 22314             

PARKING:  10 designated accessible parking spaces, on garage levels P1 and P2.  Parking space 9 ft. wide.  Accessible aisle 5 ft. wide. Nearby ramps well marked.

ENTRANCE:  On main street level and parking levels P1 and P2.  Automatic doors.

FACILITIES:  Lowered drinking fountains.  Luggage handling available.  Signs with raised lettering.  Non-smoking rooms available.  (Infra Red) Assistive Listening Systems available.  Increased wattage lighting in meeting rooms.

PUBLIC REST ROOMS:  On main floor.  Available without steps.  Doors 36 in. wide, open in.  No turns to enter.  Accessible stalls have 34 in. wide doors opening in, and handrails.  19 in. toilet seat height, 24 in. between commode and wall.  Wrapped pipes.  Accessible stall checked regularly for obstructions.  Rest rooms identified by raised figures with pants or skirt on the door to designate men or women.

ELEVATOR:  On main floor.  Serves all levels.  Door width 42 in.  Control buttons 38 in. high.  Elevator car is 48 in. by 42 in.  Buttons in braille and raised.  Door stays open 4 seconds.  Audible floor change signal.

PUBLIC TELEPHONE:  Wheelchair accessible phone located main floor.  Numbers in braille and recessed.  TTY.  Amplified headsets.

ACCOMMODATIONS:  7 wheelchair accessible rooms, located on various floors.  Accessible rooms have 1 or 2 double beds on frames with no obstruction beneath.  Sleep sofa.  Unnecessary furniture removed upon request.  60 inch circular clearspace in room and in bathroom.  Bathroom door is 32 in. wide.  Grab bar in tub.  Roll-in showers.  Hand held shower heads.  Sink 22 in. high.  Wrapped pipes.  Handrail with the toilet.  19 in. toilet seat height.  Room numbers with braille and raised markings.  Room phones marked with raised / recessed numbers, braille numbers.  Talking alarm clocks.  Large digit display alarm clocks.  Smoke alarm with flashing light.  TTY.  Amplified phones.  Phone light flashes when phone rings.  Closed captioned TV or decoder.  Lever handles on doors.  Closet rods wheelchair height.  Lowered peep holes. 

RESTAURANT:  39 tables for guests in wheelchairs.  Tables 29 in. high,  located throughout restaurant.  Aisle width between tables is 40 in.   

SAFETY PROCEDURES:  Front desk personnel routinely made aware of guests with disabilities, and their type, and in case of emergency Security and Engineering personnel assist in evacuation.

 

Restaurant

INTERNATIONAL HOUSE OF PANCAKES                   703-658-2163
6254 Duke Street, Alexandria, VA  22313                                                          
Exit 4 off 495 Beltway to Route 395 to West Duke Street.  2 blocks from Landmark Mall, located in Comfort Inn.

PARKING:  4 wheelchair accessible parking spaces.

ENTRANCE:  In front of building.  Ramps are provided.  Glass entry doors, 36 in. wide, open out easily with clearly marked pull handle located 32 in. above floor.

FACILITIES:  Signs printed in contrasting colors with raised lettering.  Lowered drinking fountains.  Non-smoking areas available.  

PUBLIC REST ROOMS:  In lobby.  Doors are 36 in. wide, and open in.  Turns to enter.  Accessible stalls have 48 in. wide doors opening in and handrails.  19 in. toilet seat height.  Sink height 32 in.  Pipes are wrapped.  Accessible stall checked regularly for obstructions.

PUBLIC TELEPHONE:  Wheelchair accessible public phone.

DINING:  There are 12 tables for guests in wheelchairs.  Table height is   32 in.  Aisle width between tables is 48 in.  Menus are available in braille and large print. 

SAFETY PROCEDURES:  Staff will assist persons with disabilities in an emergency.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:  All major credit cards accepted.  24 hour operation.  Breakfast, lunch or dinner served anytime.

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