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Alexandria, Virginia, is where you’re merry-meant to be this holiday season

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On the Potomac River waterfront minutes from Washington, D.C., Alexandria twinkles with holiday traditions and festive events.

Named the “Perfect Town for a Hallmark Christmas Movie” by Southern Living and one of the top “Cities That Go All Out for Christmas” by Condé Nast Traveler, Alexandria will bring your Hallmark Christmas movie dreams to life. Stroll along centuries-old brick-lined streets in Old Town Alexandria, a nationally designated historic district reminiscent of a European Christmas village.

Duck into cozy restaurants decked out for the holidays throughout Alexandria’s neighborhoods and shop small at more than 100 independent boutiques that provide personalized service and curated gift selections.

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Alexandria Holiday Boat Parade of Lights

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Alexandria Scottish Christmas Walk Parade

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Holiday Accolades

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Best Places to Travel in December

Good Housekeeping named Alexandria, VA, one of the best places to travel in December 2024 to enjoy the Scottish Christmas Walk Parade, Holiday Boat Parade of Lights and other events filled with holiday magic.

Good Housekeeping

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Sparkling with Christmas Charm

Read Southern Living’s ode to Alexandria’s historic streets, small businesses and seasonal spirit.

Southern Living

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Quaintest Christmas Village

Fodor’s Travel invites you to enjoy holiday highlights like Market Square 40-foot tree adorned with nearly 40,000 twinkling lights.

Fodor’s Travel

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A Magical Christmas Town

Find out why Oprah Daily named Alexandria one of the “Most Magical Christmas Towns Across the World” in 2019, 2020, and 2021.

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