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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...

 

Stroll around Green Spring Gardens

Activity 2 - Green Spring Gardens is a beautiful park that features scenic trails, ponds, and flower displays. Along with the pretty gardens...

 

Dare to go on a ghost tour

Activity 3 - 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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See the George Washington Masonic National Memorial

Activity 4 - The George Washington Masonic National Memorial is one of the must-see attractions in Alexandria, Virginia. As the name suggests, the...

 

Explore Old Town Alexandria

Activity 5 - Old Town Alexandria is a fun place to explore when in the city. The historic neighborhood is full of boutiques...

 

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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Look around the Stabler-Leadbeater Apothecary Museum

Activity 7 - One of the most fascinating attractions in Alexandria is the Stabler-Leadbeater Apothecary Museum. The museum is located within a historic...

 

Go to the Fort Ward Museum & Historic Site

Activity 8 - The Fort Ward Museum & Historic Site sits on what was a Union Army site in the Civil War. Interestingly...

 
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Take in the views from the Capital Wheel

Activity 9 - The Capital Wheel is a Ferris wheel situated across the Potomac River from Jones Point Park at National Harbor, Maryland...

 

Experience a Potomac River dinner cruise

Activity 10 - Heading to Washington DC to experience a dinner cruise along the Potomac River is a memorable evening activity. You can...

 

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