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Outdoor Activities & Wellness in Alexandria, VA

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Alexandria is an active community that offers visitors a chance to escape to the great outdoors without leaving town. AAA named Alexandria one of the “Ten Most Walkable Cities” in the country, but if a walk isn’t enough exercise, hiking and biking trails wind along the waterfront with breathtaking views of the Potomac River, guiding you through George Washington’s Mount Vernon and Civil War sites. Prefer a plunge? Alexandria can take you there: Cameron Run Regional Park’s waterslides and wave pool bring a family-friendly oasis to Virginia.

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Biking in Alexandria

With its charming neighborhoods and winding trails, Alexandria, Virginia, is a cyclist’s dream.

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Great Walks in Alexandria

Get inspired with our curated walks, from an architecture-themed excursion to a waterside stroll to a Del Ray mural tour and more.

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Waterfront Activities

Views of National Harbor and DC’s monuments just on the horizon.

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A riverboat named Admiral Tilp with passengers aboard is docked on the water near a sign for Potomac Riverboat Company Boat Tours. A sailboat and another boat are visible in the background.

Tours

Enjoy the sites & scenic views of our historic town on walking, bike and boat tours.

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A large green sign for Founders Park in Alexandria stands by a path lined with colorful flowers. A woman walks a dog along the paved path on a sunny day, with trees and a gazebo in the background.

Parks in Alexandria

Escape to the great outdoors without leaving the city of Alexandria.

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Farmers Markets

Each Saturday and Sunday of the month, peruse stalls of high quality produce and goods made and grown locally.

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Relax in Alexandria

Yoga & Fitness

Gyms and studios cater to every fitness preference, whether you’re keeping to a routine or trying something new.

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A modern, stylish hair salon with wooden floors, black chairs, large mirrors, and bright natural light from tall windows. Green plants decorate the space, and exposed ceiling beams add an industrial touch.

Spas, Salons and Fitness Spots

With a robust wellness scene plus acres of parks and 18 miles of waterfront trails, Alexandria is a health and self-care destination.

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Recreation and Outdoor Activities

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Alexandria Seaport Foundation

Alexandria Seaport Foundation is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization located on Old Town’s waterfront which improves the lives of young people...
Alexandria Waterfront 0 Thompsons Alley Alexandria, Virginia
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A large brown and green sign reads Cameron Run Regional Park with smaller text for the Northern Virginia Regional Park Authority and the address 4001 Eisenhower Avenue. Trees and greenery surround the sign.

Cameron Run Regional Park

Cameron Run Regional Park offers a variety of recreation facilities in an urban area, including Great Waves Waterpark. Catch a...
4001 Eisenhower Avenue Alexandria, Virginia
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Chinquapin Park Recreation Center

The facility offers a 25 meter pool, a fitness room, meeting rooms, 3 racquetball courts, and a Soft Playroom (kids...
3210 King Street Alexandria, Virginia
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Escape Room Live

Historically themed and wonderfully immersive, our Old Town Alexandria location has rooms with themes involving Sherlock Holmes, Edgar Allan Poe,...
814 King Street 2nd Floor Alexandria, Virginia
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Indoor soft play area with jungle-themed padded equipment, including hanging pillars designed like giraffes, a zebra-patterned mat, and a colorful tribal mask, all surrounded by safety netting.

Scramble

Scramble is an amazing and large European-style play center inside the D.C. beltway in Alexandria. Scramble offers incredible indoor play...
5412 Eisenhower Avenue Alexandria, Virginia
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A wooden dock on a calm lake holds several small sailboats and stacked white canoes. Red life vests are stored under the canoes. Trees and a bridge are visible across the water under a blue sky with light clouds.

Washington Sailing Marina

Whether you’re a veteran boater or taking lessons for the first time, you’re in store for a memorable experience on...
1 Marina Drive Alexandria, Virginia
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Strictly Ebikes

We’re Strictly Ebikes – one of the only bike shops in the Northern Virginia/D.C. Metro area that specializes exclusively in...
683 N. Washington Street Alexandria, Virginia
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A small waterfall flows into a calm pond surrounded by lush green trees and dense foliage, reflecting the greenery on the water’s surface.

Winkler Botanical Preserve

Winkler Botanical Preserve was originally created by the Winkler family’s Catherine Winkler Herman, her daughter Tori Thomas and the Winkler...
5400 Roanoke Avenue Alexandria, Virginia
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Topgolf National Harbor

Topgolf is so much more than just a golf driving range – it is a revolutionary sports entertainment complex combining...
6400 Clipper Way Oxon Hill, MD 20745
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A large outdoor ropes and climbing adventure course called Climb Upton, with multiple platforms, ropes, bridges, and obstacles, set against a pink and purple evening sky. Trees are visible in the background.

Climb UPton

Climb UPton is a 90-element vertical adventure located in Upton Hill Regional Park in Arlington. This adrenaline-pumping climbing course is...
6060 Wilson Boulevard Arlington, VA 22205
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Occoquan Regional Park

Enjoy 350 acres of outdoor recreation at Occoquan Regional Park in Lorton, Virginia. The park’s crown jewel is the brand...
9751 Ox Road Lorton, VA 22079
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A paved path curves through a lush, green golf course bordered by trees under a pale, clear sky. The well-maintained grass and scattered trees create a peaceful outdoor scene.

Pohick Bay Golf Course

This scenic course, originally built in 1982, is located on the Mason Neck Peninsula in Lorton. Pohick Bay’s 18 holes...
10301 Gunston Road Lorton, VA 22079
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Great Walks in Alexandria

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Restaurants

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