- 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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From the merchant: Aida Studios, Northern Virginia’s premiere service providing the best in private instruction for all ages.
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Dedicated to the author of the Declaration of Independence, the Jefferson Memorial features a shallow dome and a portico. The site contains a bronze statue and excerpts of Thomas Jefferson's famous document on the southwest interior wall.
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Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, VA 22211
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Sitting on what was originally a 1,100 acre plantation, Arlington House - The Robert E. Lee Memorial served as the Confederate general's home before the Civil War. The home has been fully restored to what it would have been when Lee lived in it.
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Entrance at Arlington Memorial Bridge, Arlington, VA 22211
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Veteran soldiers who have served in every war from the American Revolution to the most recent conflicts are buried in the massive Arlington National Cemetery. More than 260,000 individuals are in this military cemetery, including John F. Kennedy.
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As an expression of gratitude towards the Dutch people for their help during and after World War II, Netherlands Carillon was dedicated. The 49 bell carillon is a reminder of our friends and their service every time the bells sound.
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3831 votes
Off West Basin Drive, Washington, DC 20242
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Dedicated to the famous Depression era and World War II president, Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial features a life-sized sculpture of the man with his dog. The memorial features several other bronze sculptures and a waterfall.
5.6 Miles
The Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. National Memorial is dedicated to the famous Civil Rights activist that delivered the 'I Have a Dream' speech in Washington, D.C. The location features a statue of King and an inscription wall.
5.7 Miles
Featuring a wooded area and creek, Glencarlyn Dog Park offers visitors an outdoor space for their dogs to swim and run off-leash. The park also has a quarter mile trail for walking.
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6800 votes
100 Raoul Wallenberg Plaza SW, Washington, DC 20024
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The United States Holocaust Memorial Museum is a historical museum that chronicles the anti-Semitism and suffering during the period of the holocaust. The museum is most widely acclaimed for the 'Narrative History of the Holocaust' exhibit.
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One of the most iconic sites in the city, the Lincoln Memorial and Reflecting Pool is the largest reflecting pool in Washington D.C. The site, located at the base of the Lincoln Memorial's steps, was the site of Martin Luther King Jr.'s 'I Have a Dream' speech.
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Big Bus Tours Washington DC is a business that offers guests the opportunity to tour America's Capital by bus. During the tours, guests are led by experienced guides and see attractions including the White House, Capitol Hill, and Lincoln Memorial.