- 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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Basics of art and drawing: perceptual Skills, elements of art structure. Acrylic painting: still-life, landscape and observation.
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A Tuesday morning tradition during the summer months, the U.S. Marines Sunset Parade features the music of The United States Marine Drum and Bugle Corps. Attendees who wish to witness the performance may sit on lawn chairs and blankets in the nearby lawns.
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At the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum, guests are able to learn about the history of flight through a variety of exhibits. The location's collections celebrate flight in popular culture and the site also hosts events and temporary exhibitions.
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17th Street NW, between Constitution and Independence Avenues, Washington, DC 20006
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Opened in 2004, the National World War II Memorial was built to honor the over 16-million individuals who served the United States during WWII. The memorial features numerous statues, displays, and pillars in honor of those veterans who served.
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Independence Ave. SW, Smithsonian Institutions, Washington, DC 20560
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The Hirshhorn Museum & Sculpture Garden is an art museum featuring several permanent and temporary art exhibits. The sculpture garden houses over twenty unique sculptures. The museum also hosts various educational programs and offers guided tours on request.
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Arlington Blvd. and Meade St., Arlington, VA 22211
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The focus of the U.S. Marine Corps War Memorial is to commemorate the country's gratitude to the Marines and those who fought beside them in every conflict since 1775. The statue that composes the memorial with the Marines hoisting the American flag at Iwo Jima is famous across the globe.
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One of the most beautiful indoor gardens in the nation is the United States Botanic Garden. The garden includes a rose garden, the First Ladies water garden, a jungle habitat and more.
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The Smithsonian Institution Building is the home of the Smithsonian Information Center and the organization's administrative headquarters. The location's permanent exhibits include the Smithson Crypt and The Smithsonian Institution: America's Treasure Chest.
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The Vietnam Veterans Memorial honors the 58,000 American soldiers who passed away during the Vietnam War. The location's fixtures included the Memorial Wall, The Three Soldiers, and the Vietnam Women's Memorial.
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The National Mall, the American national park, contains the National Museum of American History, the National Air and Space Museum, and several other national museums. The greater National Mall area contains landmarks like the United States Botanic Garden and the Capitol Reflecting Pool.
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Constitution Ave. NW, Between 12th and 14th Street Constitution Avenue, Washington, DC 20560
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Displaying highlights of American history from the Revolutionary War to present day, National Museum of American History has a large amount of artifacts to explore in their collection. The museum holds the original American flag, 'Start Spangled Banner', on display.