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Whether you’re spending a long weekend or making a day trip from Washington, D.C., you’re in for an unforgettable experience in Alexandria, Virginia, voted a Travel + Leisure Top 5 Best City in the U.S. 2025 and a Condé Nast Traveler Top 3 Best Small City in the U.S. 2025.

A nationally designated historic district founded in 1749, Old Town Alexandria hums 200+ independent restaurants and boutiques alongside intimate historic museums and new happenings at the waterfront, all surrounding the walkable King Street

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Holidays in Alexandria, VA

A festive street scene shows O’Connell’s Restaurant decorated with garlands, wreaths, bows, and lights. Outdoor tables with red umbrellas line the sidewalk, and holiday decorations adorn the neighboring buildings.

Alexandria Tours

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Things to Do This Weekend in Alexandria, VA

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America’s 250th Birthday in Alexandria, VA

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A smiling family walks together outdoors at a lively street market, with the woman gesturing as she talks, the man holding her hand, and a girl in front wearing overalls. Other people and market stalls are in the background.

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Whether you are here for a girlfriends’ getaway, an anniversary trip or a family vacation, there is plenty to do. Check out our ideas, from boutique shopping to specialty tours, below. The best way to unlock Alexandria’s rich history and culture is with our Key to the City attractions pass.

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A group of five people walk through a brick gate with a tour guide in a white shirt at the entrance of Carlyle House, surrounded by trees and historical signage.
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Two women with shopping bags walk past a storefront decorated with festive holiday wreaths, red bows, and greenery on a brick sidewalk in a charming downtown area.
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People enjoy outdoor dining under red umbrellas on a lively street lined with restaurants, including an ice cream shop, on a sunny day. Trees and flower planters decorate the scene as pedestrians walk by.
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Four friends sit inside a clear dome decorated with string lights, bundled in coats and hats, smiling and clinking glasses over a table with snacks on a cozy outdoor patio.
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New Year's Eve Fireworks displayed over Old Town Alexandria.
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Cyclist on Mount Vernon Trail
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A smiling couple walks arm-in-arm down a lively outdoor street lined with cafes, red umbrellas, and autumn trees, while other people stroll in the background.
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Explore Alexandria’s Neighborhoods

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Here in Alexandria, every neighborhood draws you in and invites you to linger just a little longer—from the waterfront to the West End and everywhere in between.

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