Amy Stein

The Botanical Gardens are a Glasgow Gem. The grounds are amazing with a vast array of varieties of plants and the green out is a wonderland. You will find picnic tables, a number of areas for children to play, a tearoom, benches to sit and enjoy the day or people watch. It is dog friendly.

The view is beautiful. The Basilica is closed from 1200 to 1400. Beautiful church but smaller than many in Europe. Wonderful gift store. Worth a visit. If you choose to be walk please note that it is a fairly steep climb.

The prices seem awfully steep for a factory store. You can do better at the regular store when they are having a sale.

The staff is very friendly. The store however is complete and utter chaos. They have women’s, men’s and children’s section but limited in all areas. If you want a tee shirt or sweatshirt with the GAP logo on it this would be the place to go but if not you would be better off at the sale rack at a regular GAP store.

This is an amazing store. It is the place to go to for almost any occasion that you may need a gift including high quality souvenirs from your DC/VA experience. They carry wonderful tea towels that include ones depicting your university or state. They have a wonderful selection of soap and locations, specialty themed books, pillows and tee shirts along with fantastic greeting cards and children’s section. This is the perfect store to pick up and item or two to fill out that gift basket, VA/Alexandria themed item or hostess gift.