Voted a 2025 top 5 city by Travel + Leisure, Alexandria is waiting for you to plan your trip and explore everything our city has to offer, from historic architecture and waterfront fun in Old Town to award-winning breweries in the West End and wellness escapes in Del Ray. Savor global flavors, browse year-round farmers’ markets and shop a wide array of independent boutiques throughout the city. Explore the best of Alexandria with our guide below.
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Alexandria, VA Neighborhoods Guide
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Discover all of Alexandria with our guide to the city’s neighborhoods.
Alexandria’s Neighborhoods
Explore every corner of Alexandria and keep reading to learn more.
Old Town
America’s third-oldest historic district along the Potomac River waterfront.
- 18th and 19th-century architecture
- Historic museums and attractions
- 200+ local boutiques and restaurants
Del Ray
Alexandria’s modern-day Main Street that marches to the beat of its own drum.
- Wellness District
- Outdoor dining and beer gardens
- Arts community and festivals
West End
Expansive stretch of the city featuring green spaces and global dining.
- Award-winning craft breweries
- Parks, paths and nature preserves
- Top Ethiopian restaurants
Arlandria-Chirilagua
A bustling community representing Central American culture.
- The Birchmere: America’s Legendary Music Hall
- Salvadoran, Peruvian and Nepalese dining
- Meaningful murals
Carlyle & Eisenhower
An economic engine that celebrates the spirit of innovation and local culture.
- National Inventors Hall of Fame
- Black history sites
- The region’s first urban cidery
Potomac Yard
Alexandria’s emerging vibrant, diverse and sustainable mixed-use community.
- Potomac Yard Metro
- Virginia Tech campus
- Founding Farmers
Explore Alexandria's Neighborhoods
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Here in Alexandria, every neighborhood draws you in and invites you to linger just a little longer—from the waterfront to the West End and everywhere in between.
Old Town
As the nation’s third oldest historic district, Old Town Alexandria boasts centuries-old architecture spanning the King Street mile. Discover 200+ independently owned restaurants and boutiques, intimate historic sites and the bustling Potomac River waterfront.
Just a few blocks north of King Street, roam Alexandria’s Arts and Cultural District, Old Town North.
Del Ray
Del Ray marches to the beat of its own drum, with a passion for wellness and a creative streak energizing made-for-strolling Mount Vernon Avenue. Wander along Mount Vernon Avenue for raved-about brunch destinations, outdoor drink spots and al fresco festivals.
Arlandria-Chirilagua
Named for its proximity to Arlington and the municipality of El Salvador from which many of the neighborhood’s residents hail, Arlandria-Chirilagua offers backyard biergartens, the beloved Birchmere concert venue and some of the best pupusa spots in the region.
Carlyle & Eisenhower
As an economic engine of Alexandria, the Carlyle & Eisenhower neighborhoods celebrate the spirit of creation and local culture. Pair a visit to the National Inventors Hall of Fame and the region’s first urban cidery with local eateries and African American history sites.
Potomac Yard
A burgeoning innovation hub, Potomac Yard is home to a new Metro stop and the new Virginia Tech campus. It’s poised to become a vibrant, diverse and sustainable mixed-use community, already attracting regional favorite restaurant Founding Farmers to Alexandria.
