Quick Summary: 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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1. Old Town Alexandria ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Old Town Alexandria | Things to Do in Alexandria, Virginia
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2. George Washington Masonic National Memorial ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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George Washington Masonic National Memorial | Things to Do in Alexandria, Virginia
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3. Torpedo Factory Art Center

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Torpedo Factory Art Center | Things to Do in Alexandria, Virginia
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4. Stabler-Leadbeater Apothecary Museum

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Stabler-Leadbeater Apothecary Museum | Things to Do in Alexandria, Virginia
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5. Carlyle House

Carlyle House | Things to Do in Alexandria, Virginia
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6. Gadsby's Tavern Museum

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Gadsby's Tavern Museum | Things to Do in Alexandria, Virginia
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7. Woodlawn and Pope-Leighey House

Woodlawn and Pope-Leighey House | Things to Do in Alexandria, Virginia
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8. Jones Point Lighthouse

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Jones Point Lighthouse | Things to Do in Alexandria, Virginia
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9. River Farm

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River Farm | Things to Do in Alexandria, Virginia
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10. The Majestic

The Majestic | Things to Do in Alexandria, Virginia
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11. Mount Vernon

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Mount Vernon | Things to Do in Alexandria, Virginia
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12. Trademark

Trademark | Things to Do in Alexandria, Virginia
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13. Green Spring Gardens

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Green Spring Gardens | Things to Do in Alexandria, Virginia
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14. The Alexandria Library

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The Alexandria Library | Things to Do in Alexandria, Virginia
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15. Fort Ward Museum and Park

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Fort Ward Museum and Park | Things to Do in Alexandria, Virginia
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16. Dora Kelley Nature Park

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Dora Kelley Nature Park | Things to Do in Alexandria, Virginia
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17. Athenaeum

Athenaeum | Things to Do in Alexandria, Virginia
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18. King Street Trolley

King Street Trolley | Things to Do in Alexandria, Virginia
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19. Brabo Tasting Room

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Brabo Tasting Room | Things to Do in Alexandria, Virginia
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20. National Inventors Hall of Fame and Museum

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National Inventors Hall of Fame and Museum | Things to Do in Alexandria, Virginia
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21. Vermilion

Vermilion | Things to Do in Alexandria, Virginia
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22. Del Ray Neighborhood

Del Ray Neighborhood | Things to Do in Alexandria, Virginia
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23. Fountains Day Spa

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Fountains Day Spa | Things to Do in Alexandria, Virginia
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24. Fort Hunt Park

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Fort Hunt Park | Things to Do in Alexandria, Virginia
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