Alexandria Spotlight

Alexandria Maps & Transportation

Located in the heart of the greater Washington area, Alexandria lies across the river from National Harbor and close to three major airports. That means getting here is easy! Enjoy stress-free travel with four convenient Metro stops. Alexandria's bus service, Water Taxi, Free King Street Trolley and easy access to major interstate highways means getting here is Easy! 


Hit the Road

Alexandria is right off the Capital Beltway (I-95 and I-495) which encircles the District of Columbia. Take Exit 177-B off the Beltway and follow the signs to the Visitors Center. From Baltimore, Philadelphia and New York, take I-95S. From Annapolis and the Chesapeake Bay and surrounding beaches, take US-50W to I-495. From West Virginia take I-66E to I-495. I-270N connects the Beltway to Frederick, Maryland and beyond.

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Until Jun 16, 2013

"Ghost Writer" at…

EXTENDED! Now playing until June 16th! Inspired by the relationship of novelist…
Until May 25, 2013

Attics and Alleys Walking…

Find out what mysteries lie behind the closed doors of four of Alexandria's…
May 25 – Jun 29, 2013

Dog Tours at Mount Vernon

Dogs welcome! This special walking tour covers 1.25 miles of Mount Vernon terrain…
May 25 – 26, 2013

Sunset Celebration at…

Historic Mount Vernon invites visitors to an unprecedented evening experience!…
May 26, 2013

Alexandria Running…

2013 Race Start Times: 7:30 a.m. -- Half Marathon, 8 a.m. -- Grant Thornton 5K, 8:10…

 

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