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Alexandria

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Just a few metro stops away from the bustle of Washington D.C., Alexandria provides a respite from the fast-paced capital. First settled in 1695 and one of the most historically rich towns in the D.C. metropolitan area, the city was George Washington's hometown. The brick-paved streets of Old Town showcase fine examples of early-American architecture complete with gas lamp-style streetlights. This area is also known for its trolley service, market, restaurants, art galleries, antique stores, and several significant landmarks. There are plenty of other neighborhoods worth adding to your itinerary, such as the bustling waterfront, arty Del Rey, and diverse Arlandria. With our world travel planner, United States vacations can be built around trips to Alexandria and other destinations in United States.
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    Old Town ©
    Neighborhood
    Old Town
    4.8
    Duration: 2 hours
    Torpedo Factory Art Center ©
    Art Gallery
    Torpedo Factory Art Center
    4.4
    Duration: 2 hours
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    Room Escape Game
    Room Escape Games
    4.5
    Duration: 1h 30 min
    George Washington Masonic National Memorial ©
    Monument
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    4.4
    Duration: 2 hours

    Side trips from Alexandria

    Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center ©
    Specialty Museum
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    Duration: 2 hours
    Arlington National Cemetery ©
    Cemetery
    Arlington National Cemetery
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    Duration: 2h 30 min
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    Duration: 2 hours
    Virginia Museum of Fine Arts ©
    Art Museum
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    Hidden gems in Alexandria

    Huntley Meadows Park ©
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    Duration: 2 hours
    Alexandria's Christ Church ©
    Religious Site
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    Stabler-Leadbeater Apothecary Museum ©
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    Woodlawn & Pope-Leighey House ©
    Historic Site
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    Duration: 2 hours

    Historic Sites in Alexandria

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    Duration: 2 hours
    Alexandria National Cemetery ©
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    Duration: 2 hours
    Contrabands and Freedmen Cemetery ©
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    Duration: 2 hours
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    Duration: 2 hours

    Parks in Alexandria

    Green Spring Gardens ©
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    Duration: 2h 30 min
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    Founders Park ©
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    Duration: 2 hours
    Grist Mill Park ©
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    Museums in Alexandria

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    Carlyle House ©
    Specialty Museum
    Carlyle House
    4.5
    Duration: 1h 30 min
    Gadsby's Tavern Museum ©
    History Museum
    Gadsby's Tavern Museum
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    Duration: 2 hours
    Alexandria Black History Museum ©
    History Museum
    Alexandria Black History Museum
    4.7
    Duration: 1h 30 min
    Freedom House Museum
    Specialty Museum
    Freedom House Museum
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    Duration: 2 hours
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    Where to stay in Alexandria

    Old Town ©
    Old Town boasts a number of high-end hotels that provide easy walking access to some of Alexandria's most popular restaurants, bars, and attractions. However, these are not typically budget-friendly; those looking to save a few dollars should consider a hotel or motel located on Jefferson Davis Highway. Though not technically within the city boundaries, these accommodations are considerably cheaper and often within walking distance of the metro. Alexandria is also home to a number of charming bed and breakfasts, several of which are located inside historical buildings.
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