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Visit Alexandria, a Top 3 Small City with Big Cosmopolitan Vibes

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On the Potomac River within eyesight of Washington, D.C., Alexandria, VA is nationally recognized for its rich history and beautifully preserved 18th- and 19th-century architecture. Voted a Travel + Leisure Top 10 Best City in the U.S. 2026 and a Condé Nast Traveler Top 3 Best Small City in the U.S. 2025, Alexandria is a welcoming escape next to our nation’s capital.

Founded in 1749 and boasting the nation’s third oldest historic district, Alexandria hums with a cosmopolitan feel. Stroll Old Town Alexandria’s King Street mile to find more than 200 independent restaurants and boutiques plus intimate historic museums and new happenings at the waterfront. Explore vibrant neighborhoods beyond Old Town, trace George Washington and the Founding Fathers’ footsteps and follow the stories of Black Americans who shaped the history of Alexandria and the United States.

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King Street in Alexandria, Virginia, featuring vibrant storefronts and pedestrians walking along the sidewalk on a sunny day.

Alexandria is a city where centuries-old stories live alongside those still being written. Here, you’ll experience the curiosity, independence and charm of an evolving community rooted in history and progress. Your Alexandria story is just waiting to be discovered.

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Fall in Alexandria

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Things to Do This Weekend in Alexandria, VA

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Alexandria Hotel Packages

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Top 18 Things to Do in Old Town Alexandria

Alexandria’s Neighborhoods

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Pinch to Zoom

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Old Town

America’s third-oldest historic district along the Potomac River waterfront.

18^th and 19^th-century architecture
Historic museums and attractions
200+ local boutiques and restaurants

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Del Ray

Alexandria’s modern-day Main Street that marches to the beat of its own drum.

Wellness District
Outdoor dining and beer gardens
Arts community and festivals

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Carlyle & Eisenhower

An economic engine that celebrates the spirit of innovation and local culture.

National Inventors Hall of Fame
Black history sites
The region’s first urban cidery

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West End

Expansive stretch of the city featuring green spaces and global dining.

Award-winning craft breweries
Parks, paths and nature preserves
Top Ethiopian restaurants

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Arlandria-Chirilagua

A bustling community representing Central American culture.

The Birchmere: America’s Legendary Music Hall
Salvadoran, Peruvian and Nepalese dining
Meaningful murals

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Potomac Yard

Alexandria’s emerging vibrant, diverse and sustainable mixed-use community.

Potomac Yard Metro
Virginia Tech campus
Founding Farmers

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Alexandria’s Accolades

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Voted a Travel + Leisure Top 10 Best City in the U.S. 2026 and a Condé Nast Traveler Top 3 Best Small City in the U.S. 2025, Alexandria is a welcoming escape next to our nation’s capital.