A nationally designated historic district founded in 1749, Old Town Alexandria is home to more than 200 independent restaurants and boutiques alongside intimate historic museums and new happenings at the waterfront. At the heart of it all is bustling King Street, a walkable mile recognized as one of the “Great Streets” of America. Walk in the footsteps of George Washington and America’s Founding Fathers while learning about Black history and African American changemakers that have shaped the history of Alexandria and the U.S.
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Voted one of Travel + Leisure’s Best Cities in the U.S. 2022 and Southern Living’s Best Cities on the Rise 2022, Alexandria hums with a cosmopolitan feel and a walkable lifestyle—a welcoming weekend escape next to our nation’s capital.
Press Releases
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New Presenting Partnership for Alexandria Scottish Christmas Walk Parade Announced
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Fall Events Feature Art Festivals, Historic Homes Tour, Spooky Happenings and More in Alexandria, VA
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Alexandria Restaurant Week Returns August 19-28, 2022 with New Pricing Structure
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The 13th Annual Alexandria Summer Sidewalk Sale Returns August 13, 2022
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