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Voted one of Travel + Leisure’s Best Cities in the U.S. 2024 and one of Southern Living’s The South’s Best Cities 2024, Alexandria offers a cosmopolitan atmosphere and a walkable lifestyle, making it a perfect weekend escape near the nation’s capital. With access to three airports, Metrorail, Amtrak, bikeshare, and more, traveling to Alexandria and exploring the D.C. region is easy. Let us help simplify your planning with suggested itineraries, things to do, places to eat, where to stay, and more.

Request a Visitor Guide

Planning a trip to Alexandria, Virginia? Get inspired and start planning by requesting our Official Visitor Guide.

Plan Your Stay

Alexandria Hotels

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Getting To & Around Alexandria

Train station

Parking

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Accessible Travel in Alexandria, VA

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Explore the City

Top 18 Things to Do in Old Town Alexandria

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Restaurants

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Things To Do

Couple Biking Down King Street In Alexandria, VA

Experience the Alexandria Waterfront

The Alexandria Waterfront At Dusk

DC Vacation

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Explore Neighborhoods Beyond Old Town

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Deals & Special Offers

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Events

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