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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 getaway with easy access via Amtrak.

Disembark at Alexandria’s Amtrak Station, located directly in historic Old Town and within easy walking distance of restaurants, shopping, hotels and attractions. The station is also adjacent to the King Street Metro station, providing easy access to Alexandria’s diverse neighborhoods and the D.C. region. Book early for low rates and take advantage of ongoing discounts and deals offered by Amtrak.

Service Alert

During Amtrak’s “Pause for Progress” upgrades, October 16 – 26, Alexandria Union Station will be the northern terminus for Virginia trains. Connecting bus service will operate between Alexandria and Washington, D.C.

Old Town Alexandria

People enjoy outdoor dining under red umbrellas on a lively street lined with restaurants, including an ice cream shop, on a sunny day. Trees and flower planters decorate the scene as pedestrians walk by.

Alexandria Hotels

The interior of a room at Hotel Indigo in Alexandria, VA overlooking the Potomac River.

Restaurants

Three women sit at an outdoor restaurant table by the water, laughing and enjoying food and drinks on a sunny day. A bridge and a fourth person sitting alone are visible in the background.

Shopping

Three women walk down a brick sidewalk, carrying shopping bags and smiling, in front of shops with large windows and hanging signs on a sunny day. Trees line the street, and a man is seen in the background.

Top 18 Things to Do in Old Town Alexandria

Spite House in Old Town Alexandria

Getting To & Around Alexandria

Train station