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 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.
