On the off chance that you aren’t familiar with the series, the world of Harry Potter involves wizards, wands, magic spells, and potions. Believe it or not, it’s not all that difficult to find some of these enchanting elements right here in Virginia. In fact, there’s an old fashioned Apothecary store in Old Town Alexandria, Virginia that could spellbind anyone. And what’s perhaps even more impressive is that this shop predates Harry Potter by a couple centuries. Here’s more on the marvelous apothecary store in Virginia that’s like something straight out of Harry Potter:

Tucked away in Old Town Alexandria you'll find a charming museum that's dedicated to herbs, spices, botanicals, and all sorts of glorious potions.
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This historic building served as a Pharmacy and Apothecary from 1792 -1933. Some of its famous patrons included George and Martha Washington.
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Today, the building acts as a museum dedicated to the history of the store. You'll delight in some of the magical ingredients such as Unicorn Root, Dragon Blood, and Mandrake.
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It's all to easy to picture yourself in the world of Harry Potter, learning about the combinations of various ingredients. Of course, it's this very botanical science that inspired J.K. Rowling's world of potions and herbology.
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The Stabler-Leadbeater Museum offers tours of the facility, where you can see old ledgers from the eighteenth century. The museum also welcomes Harry Potter enthusiasts with special tours and demonstrations throughout the year.
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So whether you're fascinated by the impressive history of the building or are feeling like wandering into the witches and wizard world of Harry Potter, you'll be downright delighted by your experience at this authentic Apothecary.
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For more information about the Stabler-Leadbeater Apothecary Museum, you can follow along on Facebook. This landmark is located at 105-107 S Fairfax St., Alexandria, Virginia.

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