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30 Top-Rated Activities in Alexandria, VA to Enjoy

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30 Top-Rated Activities in Alexandria, VA to Enjoy

Introduction - If you plan to visit Alexandria and wonder what to do in and around the area, read on. Here are...

 
 

Plan a trip to Baltimore

Activity 1 - If you're happy to travel outside Alexandria, planning a trip to Baltimore is a great idea. The city in Maryland...

 
 

Hike or bike along the Mount Vernon Trail

Activity 2 - If you enjoy outdoor activities, you'll definitely want to check out the Mount Vernon Trail. The 18-mile hiking and biking...

 
 

Snap a photo of the Jones Point Lighthouse at Jones Point Park

Activity 3 - Another of the Alexandria, VA, things to do outdoors on a nice day is exploring Jones Point Park. The park...

 
 

Go to the Fort Ward Museum & Historic Site

Activity 4 - The Fort Ward Museum & Historic Site sits on what was a Union Army site in the Civil War. Interestingly...

 
 

Experience a Potomac River dinner cruise

Activity 5 - Another of the things to do near Alexandria, Virginia, is heading to Washington DC to experience a dinner cruise along...

 
 

Plan a trip to George Washington's Mount Vernon

Activity 6 - George Washington's Mount Vernon is a famous Virginia landmark located around 20 minutes from central Alexandria. Mount Vernon was one...

 
 
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Take in the views from the Capital Wheel

Activity 7 - The Capital Wheel is a Ferris wheel situated across the Potomac River from Jones Point Park at National Harbor, Maryland...

 
 

Stroll around Green Spring Gardens

Activity 8 - Green Spring Gardens is a beautiful park that features scenic trails, ponds, and flower displays. Along with the pretty gardens...

 
 
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See the George Washington Masonic National Memorial

Activity 9 - Virginia has the nickname "Mother of Presidents" due to being home to eight presidents, including George Washington. To commemorate the...

 
 

Dare to go on a ghost tour

Activity 10 - If you're wondering what to do in Alexandria, VA, during the evening and you like the paranormal, join an Old...

 
 

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