The Jones Point Lighthouse served as an important navigational aid for those travelling along the Potomac River during the period from 1856-1926 when the lighthouse was in operation. The river was known for its shifting underwater shoals that threatened ships on their way to Alexandria.

Today, it is the only American riverine lighthouse still standing in the Chesapeake Bay. The lighthouse was decommissioned in 1926 and made into a museum in 1964 after the establishment of Jones Point Park.

Long before the park was established, the picturesque shoreline around the lighthouse was a popular spot among Alexandrians for swimming, fishing, and enjoying a leisurely weekend. If you are looking for romantic things to do Alexandria VA, this is a beautiful place to visit.

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