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Voted one of Travel + Leisure’s Best Cities in the U.S in 2023 and one of The South’s Best Cities 2024 by Southern Living, Alexandria hums with a cosmopolitan feel and a walkable lifestyle—a welcoming weekend escape next to our nation’s capital.

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.

What’s New in Alexandria, VA in 2025

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Photo and Video

People walk along a lively street lined with restaurants and shops, including OConnells Restaurant. Outdoor diners sit under red umbrellas, and trees provide shade on a sunny day.

Accolades

People cross a sunlit street in a charming downtown area lined with shops, restaurants, and outdoor seating. Trees provide shade and the sun is low in the sky, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere.

Film Permits

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In The News

ABC 7 Interview

Contact Media Team

FOX 5 Interview

Alexandria Press Releases

People walk and shop at an outdoor street market with vendor tents, tables, trees, and brick buildings lining both sides of the street on a sunny day. A man plays a xylophone in the foreground.

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