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Visit Alexandria VA Just outside Washington, D.C., Alexandria is nationally known for its history, dining and boutiques. region.
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Alexandria is conveniently set in the heart of the Washington, D.C. Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport is just minutes away and Dulles International is within a forty minute drive. Three major interstates: I-95, I-395, and I-495 come together here. Enjoy the convenience of travel by Metrorail, trolley, boat, or car or simply relax on board an Amtrak train at the King Street station. Comment

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👀 Bookmark this page for planning your perfect weekend in Alexandria!
08/13/2025

👀 Bookmark this page for planning your perfect weekend in Alexandria!

Explore things to do this weekend in Alexandria, VA from tours and markets to shops and historical sites.

Stroll along bustling King Street and pop into picturesque boutiques offering designer fashion 👗, one-of-a-kind gifts 🎁,...
08/12/2025

Stroll along bustling King Street and pop into picturesque boutiques offering designer fashion 👗, one-of-a-kind gifts 🎁, gorgeous home décor 🖼️and more.

Old Town Alexandria's King Street is a top shopping district in the DC area. Here, find your guide to shopping on Alexandria's historic main street!

Here are the prettiest patios around Alexandria for an outdoor meal! 😍🔗 bit.ly/4jl2JzI
08/11/2025

Here are the prettiest patios around Alexandria for an outdoor meal! 😍

🔗 bit.ly/4jl2JzI

08/11/2025

🌎 Travel the world with a trip to Oronoco Bay Park on Saturday, August 23, during the Around the World Cultural Food Festival! Experience dozens of international cuisine vendors, live performances all day and artisan booths throughout the park.

🔗 visitalexandria.com/events/2025-around-the-world-cultural-food-festival/

We really are in the dog days of summer... 🐾📸: | IG🐶: Monday's Child
08/10/2025

We really are in the dog days of summer... 🐾

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🐶: Monday's Child

Just a few more days until Alexandria Sidewalk Sale returns this Saturday! Snag the best deals of summer from dozens of ...
08/06/2025

Just a few more days until Alexandria Sidewalk Sale returns this Saturday! Snag the best deals of summer from dozens of local boutiques, plus see the shops extending their sales over three days, August 8-10. ⬇️

🔗 ALXSidewalkSale.com

It's back! 90+ eateries are participating in Alexandria Restaurant Week, August 22-31. Check out all the details and sta...
08/05/2025

It's back! 90+ eateries are participating in Alexandria Restaurant Week, August 22-31. Check out all the details and start planning below. 🍽️

Alexandria Restaurant Week returns from Aug. 22-31, 2025, with special menus across the city's delicious locally-owned restaurants.

We can't get enough of these pretty pink crepe myrtles! 😍📸: tristan.alxndr | IG
08/03/2025

We can't get enough of these pretty pink crepe myrtles! 😍

📸: tristan.alxndr | IG

Shop summer sales, grab fresh arrivals and refresh your closet TAX FREE this weekend at participating Old Town boutiques...
07/30/2025

Shop summer sales, grab fresh arrivals and refresh your closet TAX FREE this weekend at participating Old Town boutiques! 🎉

Tax-Free Weekend is coming! On August 1st & 2nd participating Old Town Boutique Community shops will cover the tax for you! It's the perfect time to shop summer sales, grab fresh arrivals, and get your closet fall-ready

From Federal-style rowhouses to a Frank Lloyd Wright house, fall in love with Alexandria's rich architecture scene. 😍
07/28/2025

From Federal-style rowhouses to a Frank Lloyd Wright house, fall in love with Alexandria's rich architecture scene. 😍

Learn about Alexandria, Virginia's history with structures spanning several centuries and styles.

TODAY July 26, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.: Spend the day at John Carlyle Square soaking up live music, local food and drinks...
07/26/2025

TODAY July 26, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.: Spend the day at John Carlyle Square soaking up live music, local food and drinks and much more! 🎶🍻

Pack your picnic blanket and bring your friends and family to Beats, Bites, and Brews at John Carlyle Square Park in Old Town Alexandria! This laid-back, fun-filled event is the perfect way to enjoy a beautiful summer day with live music, delicious food, refreshing drinks, and plenty of local art an...

This Saturday, July 26, spend the day at John Carlyle Square soaking up live music, local food and drinks and much more!...
07/22/2025

This Saturday, July 26, spend the day at John Carlyle Square soaking up live music, local food and drinks and much more! 🎶🍻

Pack your picnic blanket and bring your friends and family to Beats, Bites, and Brews at John Carlyle Square Park in Old Town Alexandria! This laid-back, fun-filled event is the perfect way to enjoy a beautiful summer day with live music, delicious food, refreshing drinks, and plenty of local art an...

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On the Potomac River within eyesight of Washington, D.C., Alexandria, VA is nationally recognized for its rich history and beautifully preserved 18th- and 19th-century architecture. Named the #1 Best Value U.S. Travel Destination 2018 by Money magazine, a Top 5 Best Small City in the U.S. 2018 by the Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards, and one of the South’s Prettiest Cities 2018 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, making it the perfect home base for your D.C. vacation and an unforgettable getaway of its own.