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LGBTQ+-Friendly Alexandria

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Located on the Potomac River within eyesight of Washington, D.C, Alexandria, Virginia welcomes LGBTQ+ couples, families and friends to our historic city.

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Voted a Travel + Leisure Top 5 Best City in the U.S 2025, a Condé Nast Traveler Top 3 Best Small City in the U.S. 2025 and given a perfect score for LGBTQ+ equality by the Human Rights Campaign Municipality Equality Index in 2025, Alexandria is nationally recognized for its rich history and beautifully preserved 18th- and 19th-century architecture—a perfect backdrop for hundreds of independent restaurants and boutiques, a vibrant arts and culture scene, and a welcoming, walkable getaway.

Learn about Alexandria’s LGBTQ+ history here.

Explore Alexandria

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LGBTQ Itinerary

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Top 18 Things to Do in Old Town Alexandria

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Brunch Spots in Alexandria, VA

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Romantic Getaway

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Plan Your Trip

Alexandria Hotels

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Old Town Alexandria

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Getting To & Around Alexandria

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Restaurants

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City of Alexandria LGBTQ+ Taskforce

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Queens on King Street

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Safe Space NOVA

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NOVA PRIDE

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