Explore Alexandria, Virginia
Alexandria
Alexandria, VA, United States of America · Virginia
Destination guide
About Alexandria
Alexandria is an independent city in the U.S. state of Virginia. It lies on the western bank of the Potomac River in Northern Virginia, bordering Washington, D.C. to the northeast. The city's population of 159,467 at the 2020 census made it the sixth-most populous city in Virginia and 169th-most populous city in the U.S. Alexandria is a principal city of the Washington metropolitan area, which is part of the larger Washington–Baltimore combined statistical area. Large portions of neighboring Fairfax County have Alexandria mailing addresses, but are administratively distinct from the independent city.
- Best time
- May - Oct
- Language
- English
- Currency
- USD ($)
- Timezone
- America/New_York
- Population
- 159,467
Local guide
Things to do
Experiences and activities travelers enjoy around the destination.
- The Little Theatre of AlexandriaTheatre · The Little Theatre of Alexandria, 600 Wolfe Street, Alexandria, VA 22314, United States of America
- Carlyle House Historic ParkPark · Carlyle House Historic Park, Alexandria, Virginia, United States of America
- Hunter Miller ParkPark · Hunter Miller Park, 250, Alexandria, VA 22314, United States of America
- Tot LotLeisure · Tot Lot, South Payne Street, Alexandria, VA 22314, United States of America
- King Street Park at the WaterfrontPark · King Street Park at the Waterfront, Alexandria, Virginia, United States of America
Sightseeing
Top attractions
Landmarks and sights travelers visit around the destination.
- Lyceum MuseumMuseum · Lyceum Museum, 700 Prince Street, Alexandria, VA 22314, United States of America
- Friendship Fire StationMuseum · Friendship Fire Station, 107 South Alfred Street, Alexandria, VA 22314, United States of America
- Lloyd HousePark · Lloyd House, Eisenhower East, Alexandria, Virginia, United States of America
- John Wise's City Tavern ice well 1793Sightseeing · John Wise's City Tavern ice well 1793, Cameron Street, Alexandria, VA 22314, United States of America
- Armory Tot LotPark · Armory Tot Lot, 208, Alexandria, VA 22314, United States of America
Good to know
FAQs about Alexandria
May - Oct
Location
Alexandria, VA, United States of America
Alexandria, VA, United States of America
38.8051° N, 77.0470° W
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