- 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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Directly south of the White House, At 15th St. and Constitution Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20013
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One of the most historic and instantly recognizable monuments in the world, the Washington Monument is a 555 foot obelisk. Visitors can take an elevator to the pinnacle for panoramic views of the city.
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Views of the Potomac and Washington DC monuments are some of the biggest pulls for the Mount Vernon Trail. It is a multi-use recreational trail that runs for nearly 18 miles along the shoreline of the river.
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As a popular biking trail, Custis Trail provides visitors with a scenic path that weaves through a wooded area. The trail follows Route 66, with local commuters often riding it.
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10th Street and Constitution Avenue, Washington, DC 20560
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A world-renowned, one of a kind natural history museum, the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History features a wide variety of exhibits and displays ranging from prehistory to the present. It offers a wide variety of special events.
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Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, VA 22211
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Within the Arlington National Cemetery is the Tomb of the Unknowns that is also sometimes called the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. The Tomb sarcophagus is placed over the grave of an unknown soldier from World War I and serves as a memorial for all deceased unknown soldiers.
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7210 Allentown Road, Fort Washington, MD 20743
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An outdoor family pool with play features and two water slides is offered at the Allentown Fitness & Splash Park. Year round features of the complex include a 25 yard lap pool, hot tub, game room, and fitness room with cardio machines.
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13551 Fort Washington Rd, Fort Washington, MD 20744
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The central attraction at the Fort Washington National Park is an 19th cenutry historic fort made of stone which was initially used for military defense. The park also contains many trails, picnic spots and a small museum.
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Celebrating the First Amendment, the Newseum hosts a variety of permanent exhibits and events centered around the largest news stories in American history. The location also features fifteen film theaters and traveling exhibits.
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At the John f. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, guests have the opportunity to watch ballet, classical museum, dance, and opera performances. The location also offers guided tours of its facilities.
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Specializing in walking tours, On Board Tours DC leads visitors to the Lincoln Memorial, US Capitol Building, World War II Memorial, and other sites. One the DC It All Tour, visitors can enjoy a yacht ride down the Potomac River.