It’s a ship that was used in the filming of “Pirates of the Caribbean,” and that’s not even its coolest claim to fame. In "Matt About Town," learn about the Tall Ship Providence, an often forgotten, but very important, piece of colonial history. Find more episodes of "Matt About Town" with Matt Kaufax TV on WTOP: https://wtop.com/matt-about-town/2025/10/matt-about-town-old-town-alexandria-tall-ship-providence/ (🎥: WTOP/Matt Kaufax) | WTOP News

Wander the eerie streets of Old Town Alexandria, where colonial spirits linger, and ghostly tales come to life—plus, join an adults-only haunted pub crawl for extra thrills! 👻🍸 📍 Old Town Alexandria 📅 Tours Held Nightly Year-Round ⏰ Pub Crawls: 6PM & Ghost Tours: 8, 9, & 10PM 🎟️ Tickets start at just $17 | US Ghost Adventures

In "Matt About Town," WTOP's Matt Kaufax TV toured inside Continues Arcade, a new restaurant, bar and arcade space opening up in Old Town Alexandria. But did you know there’s a secret museum hidden inside Continues, which chronicles the history of gaming from the 1970s through the early 2000s? Learn more about Continues Arcade in the most recent episode of "Matt About Town" on WTOP: https://wtop.com/matt-about-town/2025/09/retro-barcade-in-old-town-alexandria-looks-to-bring-back-the-nostalgia-of