Visit the Pride of Baltimore II from Jones Point Park
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The schooner "Pride of Baltimore II" is coming to Old Town Alexandria this weekend! Let's park at Jones Point Park and walk up to the City Marina for a free deck tour!
❶ What we'll do:
- From the old ship's rudder under Wilson Bridge we'll walk upstream about 2 miles along the Potomac shoreline to the City Marina, arriving about 2:00 PM.
- Tickets aren't needed for the free deck tour of the schooner.
- After the deck tour we will return to Jones Point Park along Union and Lee streets; about 1.2 miles.
- Total distance is a little over 3 miles and the surface is flat and mostly paved. Assuming the deck tour takes half an hour, we should be finished not later than 3:00 pm.
- Google map: https://tinyurl.com/243e8yff
❷ How to get there: The park entrance is at the south end of South Royal Street in Old Town Alexandria. From Highway 1 (either direction), take Franklin Street east to Royal Street, turn right and drive south 3 blocks until the street ends in front of Wilson Bridge. The park entrance is on your left. The street address is 1 Jones Point Drive, Alexandria, VA 22314.
❸ What to bring: Water and comfy shoes (flat, rubber-soled shoes are preferred aboard the boat).
❹ Weather: The forecast is mostly sunny and a high of 65F, with WNW winds at 11-12 mph. No rain in the forecast. Updates: https://tinyurl.com/yck2442z
❺ Advisory: As a reminder, this is an adult group, and you are ultimately responsible for your own safety and well-being during events. No one under 18 years of age is allowed at this event, either as members or as guests, to include babies in carriers and/or strollers.
❻ Administrative stuff:
- There are restrooms at Jones Point Park, the Torpedo Factory, the Ramsay Visitor Center, and at commercial establishments along our way.
- Parking at Jones Point Park is free and there is room for around 100 cars. DO NOT park along S Royal St at the entrance to the park! You may be towed!!
❼ Notes:
- Jones Point Park, Jones Point Dr, Alexandria, VA 23242. http://tinyurl.com/pbyq733
- Pride of Baltimore II 2026 Sailing Schedule, https://pride2.org/come-aboard/
HT to Abby M. for the event photo!