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Why Alexandria

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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, historic Alexandria, Virginia, within eyesight of Washington, D.C., offers your staff and delegates convenient accessibility and drivability for your regional or annual event.

Our full-service, knowledgeable team of destination experts will provide complimentary service to you and your delegates throughout your visit.

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Upon arrival, delegates experience the walkability of a small town with the amenities of a cosmopolitan city. The waterfront city offers a sense of community dedicated to the safety of your delegates while offering flexibility through the diverse collection of hotels, restaurants and historical attractions. The destination is rich in entrepreneurial spirit and includes meeting venues with updated technology and streaming resources to accommodate in-person and hybrid meetings.

Ease of Access and A Walkable Destination

Located just 5 miles from Washington D.C. on the Potomac River waterfront, Alexandria is a 10-minute drive from Reagan National Airport, a short drive from Washington Dulles International Airport and Baltimore/Washington International Airport and an easy drive or Amtrak ride from major East Coast hubs. Once here, Alexandria is easy to navigate with access to five Metrorail stations, water taxi service, the free King Street Trolley, bike and beyond.

Getting To & Around Alexandria

Train station

King Street Trolley

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History Where It Happened

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. Meeting attendees 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

Alexandria Tours

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Historic Attractions and Museums

Carlyle House

Architecture in Alexandria

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Planner Testimonial

“Alexandria has much to offer meeting professionals in search of unique venues. The charming Old Town historic district has a way of pulling you into both its history and modern rhythms. What sparks creativity for me is the waterfront. Restaurants on or close to the Potomac River offer unique spaces for meetings and events and the food scene has become quite strong. The city’s intimate scale and walkability add to the attractiveness of this destination.”

Lauren Kramer, CAE, MTA, CMP | Founder & CEO, Meeting Priorities

Unique Venues and Offsite Experiences

Book outdoor meeting and event spaces including stunning waterfront properties and centuries-old historic sites in neighborhoods throughout Alexandria. Inspire attendees with memorable offsites at iconic historic landmarks, cutting-edge innovation spaces and scenic waterfront venues.

Unique Venues

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Experience the Alexandria Waterfront

The Alexandria Waterfront At Dusk

Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon

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