Whether you’re spending a long weekend or making a day trip from Washington, D.C., you’re in for an unforgettable experience in Alexandria, Virginia, voted one of
Travel + Leisure‘s
Best Cities in the U.S. 2022 and
Southern Living‘s
Best Cities on the Rise 2022. A nationally designated historic district founded in 1749,
Old Town Alexandria hums with 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. Whether you are here for a girlfriends’ getaway, an
anniversary trip, or a
family vacation, there is plenty to do. Check out our ideas, from
boat cruises to
specialty tours, below. The best way to unlock Alexandria’s rich history and culture is with our
Key to the City attractions pass.