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Jul 2, 2025

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Colorful fireworks burst in the night sky over a calm waterfront—one of the best things to do this summer—reflecting on the water, with silhouetted piers and distant city lights glowing along the shore.
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Top Things to Do This Summer in Alexandria

May 14, 2025
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A split image: on the left, a dish with seared fish, foam sauce, and greens; on the right, a stylish restaurant interior with exposed brick, wooden beams, plants, and modern seating.
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25+ New Restaurants to Try in Alexandria in 2025

February 15, 2024
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A three-panel image: two grooms in suits hold hands on a dock; a bride and groom embrace outdoors, the bride holding pink flowers; two ornate chairs sit under vibrant pink and blue drapery.
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Your Guide to Planning a Wedding in Alexandria

December 22, 2024
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A brunch table set with pancakes topped with strawberries and syrup, eggs Benedict with salad, grilled grapefruit, a cappuccino, a glass of orange juice, and a red checkered napkin.
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Brunch Spots in Alexandria, VA

October 9, 2023
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A person walks past three colorful row houses—white, blue, and red—on a tree-lined street with a sidewalk and utility pole in the foreground.
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A brunch table set with pancakes topped with strawberries and syrup, eggs Benedict with salad, grilled grapefruit, a cappuccino, a glass of orange juice, and a red checkered napkin.
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A collage shows people walking past shops, friends clinking drinks at an outdoor restaurant by the water, and groups enjoying vibrant outdoor dining at colorful tables on a brick sidewalk in a lively town.
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A hand holds a red cup of purple gelato with a red spoon, showcasing delectable sweets in front of a Casa Rosada Artisan Gelato shop sign outside, with part of a red building visible.
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A tan dog with a dark muzzle stands on a cobblestone path between brick walls, looking at the camera with its mouth open and tail slightly wagging. Green grass and plants grow along the sides of the path.
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Three women smile as they walk out of a store, shopping bags in hand. The storefront window reads Virginia and Made. Sunlight and shadows dance across the brick sidewalk in front of the shop.
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A diverse group of people practice yoga together in a brightly lit studio, standing on mats with arms raised overhead in a pose, facing the instructor at the front of the room.
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A colorful mural covers the entire side of a building, featuring various artistic designs. Green trees with yellowing leaves line the sidewalk in front, and a clear blue sky is visible above.
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A collage with three images: a colorful Greetings from Del Ray mural, a hand holding a yellow and pink ice cream cone against a blue background, and a vibrant street scene with blue buildings and trees.
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