Plan Your Day

Important Information for Day of Tour

Please bring the QR code provided via email to one of the below check-in locations on the day of the Tour. Once your QR code is scanned, you will receive a wristband which will be your entry into the locations on the Tour.

CHECK-IN LOCATIONS

The Twig Shop | 106 N. Columbus Street

The Lyceum | 201 S. Washington Street

Boxwood | 128 S. Royal Street

In addition to wristbands, you may pick up your purchased Tour Book (please bring the QR code sent via email), as well as a map of our Tour locations and the link to our web-based Tour Book.

The check-in tables at the above locations will be open from 10am to 2:30pm.

The Lyceum is graciously providing free admission and access to restrooms for all ticketholders the day of the Tour. Make sure to stop in and visit the Alexandria Hospital exhibit!

Coldwell Banker is hosting a water stop at the Lyceum.

Struggling to locate the email with your QR Code? Search all inboxes to include your junk folder for mail from The Twig Online Store/ Subject: Your ticket from the Twig

Contact homestour@thetwig.org for additional assistance.

Trolley

The City of Alexandria runs a courtesy trolley, The King Street Trolley, between the King Street Metro Station and the Waterfront. You may exit the trolley at any point along King Street.

Parking

Street parking is available in most of the tour area, including metered and 2- and 3-hour zones. Please read the parking signs carefully as parking regulations are strictly enforced. There are several convenient parking lots. ALL DAY parking is available for $5.00 at the Market Square/City Hall lot (entrance in the 100 block of North Fairfax St.) and at the Court House lot (entrance in the 100 block of South Pitt St.). Out of town visitors may also register for a 24-hour parking pass by contacting the Alexandria Convention and Visitors Bureau at visitalexandriava.com.

 Reminders

• The Homes Tour runs from 10 am to 3 pm, rain or shine.
• Children under the age of 12 are not allowed in the Tour homes; however, infants carried by an adult are permitted. Strollers must be left outside of Tour homes.
• No video or photography of Tour Homes is permitted.
• No smoking
• No pets
• None of the Tour homes were built with wheelchair accessibility in mind.
• All ticket sales are non-refundable. If you are unable to attend, please consider your contribution a donation to The Twig.