Alexandria Vacation and Trip Information

Alexandria, named after the Pioneer John Alexander, is a city in Virginia across from Washington, D.C. The city was originally a colonial trading post in the late 1700s and today houses several popular historic districts such as Old Town, which is home to the oldest continuously operating marketplace in the United States.

Christ Church, Carlyle House, and Gadsby’s Tavern—where George Washington once attended important gatherings—are among the top attractions that provide a glimpse into Alexandria’s rich colonial history. Several well-preserved buildings dating back to the 18th and 19th centuries are nestled between newer shops and restaurants along King Street, a major road in Alexandria that is home to the George Washington National Masonic Memorial. The Athenaeum and the Torpedo Factory Art Center are two of the 123 galleries spread throughout Alexandria, which also has several performing arts centers such as the Little Theater of Alexandria and the Alexandria Symphony Orchestra.