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Upcoming Festivals

  • 4th Annual Alexandria Springtime Art Festival May 3rd & May 4th, 2025 (Alexandria, VA)
  • 24th Annual Alexandria Art Festival September 26th & September 27th, 2026 (Alexandria, VA)

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About Alexandria

A short Metro ride from Washington DC, Alexandria, Virginia is the perfect escape from the fast-paced capital. First settled in 1695, the city retains its colonial spirit, with cobblestone streets and historic buildings in the Old Town, Gadsby's Tavern, a restaurant serving food since 1770, and centers of learning like the Black History Museum. For a more contemporary side of Alexandria, wander the streets of the stylish Del Ray neighborhood, where local artists operate boutiques and studios.

Alexandria, VA is known for its restaurants, boutiques and arts scene in a walkable, waterfront setting.

The historic center of Alexandria is known as Old Town. With its concentration of boutiques, restaurants, antique shops and theaters, it is a major draw for tourists. Like Old Town, many Alexandria neighborhoods are compact, walkable, high-income suburbs of Washington, D.C. It is the seventh largest and highest income independent city in Virginia.

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