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1. Old Town Alexandria ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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2. George Washington Masonic National Memorial ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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3. Torpedo Factory Art Center

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4. Stabler-Leadbeater Apothecary Museum

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5. Carlyle House

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6. Gadsby's Tavern Museum

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7. Woodlawn and Pope-Leighey House

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8. Jones Point Lighthouse

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9. River Farm

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10. The Majestic

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11. Mount Vernon

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12. Trademark

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13. Green Spring Gardens

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14. The Alexandria Library

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15. Fort Ward Museum and Park

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16. Dora Kelley Nature Park

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17. Athenaeum

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18. King Street Trolley

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19. Brabo Tasting Room

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20. National Inventors Hall of Fame and Museum

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21. Vermilion

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22. Del Ray Neighborhood

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23. Fountains Day Spa

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24. Fort Hunt Park

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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

A popular weekend getaway from Washington, D.C., Alexandria has a beautiful historic Old Town, vibrant parks, restaurants, great museums and unique attractions. Go for a ride on the free King Street Trolley which will take you past several famous attractions. Best things to do in Alexandria include the National Inventors Hall of Fame and Museum, the Athenaeum, and the George Washington Masonic National Memorial.

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