LGBTQ-Friendly Alexandria
Located on the Potomac River within eyesight of Washington, D.C, Alexandria, Virginia welcomes LGBTQ couples, families and friends to our historic city. Named one of Travel + Leisure’s Best Places to Travel in 2023, a Condé Nast Traveler Top 3 Best Small City in the U.S. 2023 and given a perfect score for LGBTQ equality by the Human Rights Campaign Municipality Equality Index in 2023, 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.
Stay in Alexandria, VA, for Washington, D.C.’s Capital Pride events and find more 2023 Pride Month events and happenings below.