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 in 2023 and a Condé Nast Traveler Top 3 Best Small City in the U.S. 2023, Alexandria hums with a cosmopolitan feel and a walkable lifestyle—a welcoming weekend escape next to our nation’s capital.
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The 52nd Annual Alexandria Scottish Christmas Walk Parade Sponsored by Wegmans Returns on December 2
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The 23rd Annual Alexandria Holiday Boat Parade of Lights sponsored by Amazon Returns on December 2
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Alexandria’s Plaid Friday and Small Business Saturday Feature 50+ Boutiques Offering Deals and More
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Celebrate the Holidays in Alexandria, VA, with Signature Parades, Winter Markets, Holiday Lights Experiences and More
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