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Stay in Alexandria for World Culture Festival 2023

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Visit Alexandria welcomes attendees of the World Culture Festival 2023 held on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. from September 29 to October 1, 2023. The event features over 17,000 musicians and performers, food trucks and children’s activities. Expand your weekend by staying or visiting Old Town Alexandria, VA, less than a 20-minute Metrorail ride from D.C. and recently voted one of Travel + Leisure’s Best Cities in the U.S. 2023. Find more than 200 independent restaurants and boutiques plus intimate historic museums, hotel deals and new happenings at the waterfront.

World Culture Festival Hotel Deals

Use the links below for special hotel rates exclusively for World Culture Festival 2023.

The Alexandrian, Old Town Alexandria

A stylish hotel room features a king bed with white linens, patterned pillows, red ottomans, a floral chair, desk, lamps, and wallpaper with lantern designs. French doors let in natural light.

Hilton Alexandria Old Town

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Hotel AKA Alexandria

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Hyatt Centric Old Town Alexandria

A modern, multi-story Hyatt Centric hotel building with large windows, warm exterior lighting, and the street address 1625 visible. Bare trees and light trails from passing cars line the street at dusk.

Transportation Options to Washington, D.C.

King Street Metro 2

Metro to the National Mall

Hop on Metrorail at the King St-Old Town station for an 18-minute ride to the National Mall. Take the Yellow line to L’Enfant Plaza station, which is an easy walk to the World Culture Festival.

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Water Taxi to D.C.

Take the scenic route from Old Town Alexandria to The Wharf or Georgetown in D.C. on City Cruises Alexandria’s high-speed water taxi. From there, find access to the National Mall, monuments and museums.

Set Sail

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Capital Bikeshare

Rent a bike with Capital Bikeshare for a 45-minute ride to the National Mall via the Mount Vernon Trail along the Potomac River.

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Explore Alexandria

Top 18 Things to Do in Old Town Alexandria

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Fall in Alexandria

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Restaurants

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Alexandria Hotels

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Getting To & Around Alexandria

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More Things To Do

Experience the Alexandria Waterfront

The Alexandria Waterfront At Dusk

Historic Attractions and Museums

Carlyle House

Alexandria Tours

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The Ultimate King Street Shopping Guide for Old Town Alexandria

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Brunch Spots in Alexandria, VA

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