Top 10 Ways Alexandria Will Surprise You
1. Historic Yet Modern
A nationally designated historic district founded in 1749, Old Town Alexandria’s architecture dates back to the 1700s from the city’s days as George Washington’s hometown, yet new restaurants and boutiques await inside row homes and historic buildings.
2. Accessible & Easy
Located just five miles south of Washington, D.C., Alexandria is located minutes from Reagan National Airport, boasts easy access to major interstate highways and is served by four Metrorail stations, Amtrak and water taxi service.
3. Affordable & High Value
Named the #1 Best Value U.S. Travel Destination 2018 by Money magazine, Alexandria delivers the highest value for your dollar and is recognized as an “inexpensive outpost for travelers to the D.C.-area.”
4. Walkable Downtown
Named the #1 Best Downtown in America by Livability in 2016, King Street is a walkable mile recognized as one of the “Great Streets” of America and is filled with hundreds of independent shops and restaurants.
5. Hotel Portfolio
Recognized for outstanding hospitality, Alexandria's hotels range from a convention hotel to four-star boutique properties, with many being an easy walk to restaurants, shops and nightlife.
6. Unique Venues
From historic venues to high-tech facilities to ones with rich stories, Alexandria has a range of venues to create a memorable event.
7. Authentic Experiences
Named a Top 3 Best Small City in the U.S. 2021 by the Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards, Alexandria offers unique experiences such as food tours and walking tours and plenty of activities for attendees to enjoy as a group or on their own.
8. Dining & Nightlife
With hundreds of restaurants and bars in historic buildings, Alexandria offers a vibrant dining and nightlife scene, many steps from hotels and meeting venues. Try longtime neighborhood favorites or one of the more than 20 new restaurants opened in the last year.
9. In the Center of it All
Centrally located between Washington, D.C., MGM National Harbor and George Washington’s Mount Vernon and accessible to the region via Metro, water taxi and bike share, Alexandria is the perfect launchpad for exploring the greater D.C. region.
10. Exceptional Service
As a premier meeting destination, Visit Alexandria offers an array of planning tools and resources to help make your life stress-free and your meeting experience truly extraordinary. Let us help you plan the details, build excitement, create lasting experiences for your delegates, and save money.
Ready to see how Alexandria will surprise you? Let our team of destination experts do all of the work for you, from the initial RFP to the farewell festivities. We'll help you find the right venue, plan memorable off-site activities and assist with every detail of your event. Armed with impactful planning and promotional tools, we make it easy to plan, promote and experience Alexandria. And, we can also save you money with our seasonal Meeting Promotions & Incentives and Delegate Deals & Discounts. Questions? Contact us.
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