The top attractions to visit in Alexandria are:

• Old Town, Alexandria, Virginia 
• George Washington National Masonic Memorial 
• Mount Vernon
• Torpedo Factory Art Center
• Carlyle House 
• Gadsby's Tavern Museum
• Stabler-Leadbeater Apothecary Museum
• Woodlawn Plantation and Pope-Leighey House

Just five miles from Washington D.C. and an easy drive from major East Coast hubs, Alexandria, Virginia is the perfect spot to visit. Named a Top 3 Best Small City in the U.S. 2021 by the Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards, Alexandria offers a relaxed, walkable setting with a small town feel and the amenities of a cosmopolitan city. 

A nationally designated historic district founded in 1749 that George Washington called home, 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. 

Things to do in Alexandria
Key to the City Attractions Pass