- Our list of the best things to do in Alexandria, Virginia, features the top 557 nearby activities — including 205 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Alexandria, VA has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Outdoor Places, Sights & Landmarks, Entertainment & Shows, and Museums & Galleries.
- The results below include the top 25 things to do within the city of Alexandria, VA , followed by 531 popular activities in nearby cities, including Washington, Arlington, Bethesda, Silver Spring, Bowie, Fairfax, Reston, Woodbridge, Laurel, Rockville, Potomac, Chantilly, McLean, Springfield, Gaithersburg, College Park, Annandale, Sterling, Fort Washington, Oxon Hill, Herndon, Falls Church, Centreville, Lorton, Waldorf, Greenbelt, Manassas, Olney, Crofton, Clinton, Wheaton, Mount Vernon, Odenton, Burke, Glen Echo, Quantico, Annapolis, Sandy Spring, Brandywine, Port Tobacco and Davidsonville
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Many musical careers in the country genre were founded at the music hall known as The Birchmere. The venue still has many popular performances during the week and maintains a full-service restaurant.
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305 S. St. Asaph St. Suite 4, Alexandria, VA 22314
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The metropolitan area of Washington DC features a wide variety of cuisine options that are highlighted through DC Metro Food Tours. The company takes guests along walking tours of specific neighborhoods to visit and taste items at locally owned and operated establishments.
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The Gadsby's Tavern Museum is actually composed of two 18th century buildings that famous historical figures like George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, and John Adams enjoyed. The museum teaches guests about life during this era with special programming for both very young and older children.
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Situated inside John Strongbow's Tavern, Medieval Madness is a live dinner theater show. The meal and seating arrangements are set up in family style with the show itself following the medieval bard traditions.
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Located in the greater D.C. Area, Port City Brewing Company welcomes beer enthusiasts to their tasting room. At this locale, visitors can tour the facility and sample a variety of beers for a flat fee.
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600 Wolfe Street, Alexandria, VA 22314
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There is nothing like live entertainment, and there is plenty of it to see at The Little Theater of Alexandria. Shows include classics and new shows including The Christmas Carol, God, of Carnage, and The Game's Afoot.
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84 votes
9000 Richmond Hwy, Alexandria, VA 22039
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Woodlawn Plantation and Pope-Leighey House are located on a 126 acre estate in the rolling hills of Virginia. Visitors enjoy studying the architecture and history of the buildings overlooking the Potomac River.
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Built to protect the area during the Civil War in the mid-1800s, Fort Ward Museum & Park now interprets the history of the period through exhibits, tours, interpretive programs and living history activities.
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Far from your average golf experience, Top Golf Alexandria, combines all of your favorite leisure activities with food and drink to create a memorable day or night out. Also, the perfect venue for your next party or corporate event.
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Several tours of both the freshwater and seawater regions within the Washington DC region are available through the Potomac Riverboat Company. Sightseeing tours include the Washington Monuments Cruise, the Mount Vernon Cruise, the Alexandria Seaport Cruise, and the Pirate Cruise.