Best places in Alexandria

Discover the best places in Alexandria, curated using our unique algorithm blending 'Top Rated' and 'Most Reviewed' establishments. Uncover the city's gems and must-visit locales for an unforgettable experience. Please note that certain places categories are intentionally excluded to ensure a refined selection. Ratings are based from 926 places in the city.

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DMV Iron Gym
Gym
👍👍 I absolutely love this gym! I originally purchased a week membership since my friend was in town and needed an Olympic lifting platform. Well, it was such an awesome place that I signed up for a membership! The gym has the type of vibe that’ll get you motivated as soon as you walk in! I was a little...
4.90 (743 reviews)
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Old Town Alexandria Waterfront
Tourist attraction
Bars, restaurants & ice cream parlors, plus live music, on a parklike riverside promenade.
4.80 (2.5K reviews)
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Row House Fitness
Gym
👍👍 The folks at Row House Old Town are simply the best. My partner and I began rowing back in late 2019 and have loved every single second of it. The workout is fun, the studio is clean and organized, and the coaches are awesome. We really do love all of coaches with a special shout-out to Coach Ted an...
5.00 (291 reviews)
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Alfred Street Baptist Church
Baptist church
👍👍 Wish we could have caught a worship service. We watch via YouTube all the time. Their ministry is such a blessing to our lives!
4.80 (821 reviews)
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Aldo's Italian Kitchen
Italian restaurant
Unassuming hideaway serving breakfast, pizza & homestyle Italian plates in cheery surrounds.
$$ $$
4.80 (780 reviews)
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Andy's Pizza Old Town
Pizza restaurant
$$ $$
4.80 (759 reviews)
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Casa Rosada Artisan Gelato
Ice cream shop
Cozy counter serve featuring Argentine-style gelato & sorbet with vegan options, plus a back patio.
$ $$$
4.80 (601 reviews)
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Waterfront Park
Park
Waterfront park featuring statues & monuments, plus boat docks, walking trails & seating.
4.70 (1.7K reviews)
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Founders Park
Park
👍👍 Come see this 1800's style sailing vessel with cannons aboard. Located at the Old Town Alexandria Pier next to Founders' Park, it is well worth the trip. Allow a few extra minutes to your planning to find a parking space, as parking is sparse and may require a little walking to get to where the ship...
4.70 (1.6K reviews)
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Bay Drive-In Theatre
Drive-in movie theater
Fully digital double features on 2 screens, with a throwback, '50s-style cafe & indoor viewing area.
4.80 (546 reviews)
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Jones Point Park
Park
Site of an 1800s lighthouse, this park offers an interpretive trail, 2 playgrounds & sports fields.
4.70 (1.2K reviews)
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Royal Nepal Restaurant
Nepalese restaurant
Boldly flavored Nepali & Indian staples like dumplings, roast lamb & tikka masala in welcoming digs.
$$ $$
4.70 (1K reviews)
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Stracci Pizza
Pizza restaurant
👍👍 Great service, it’s a busy place but the food will show you why. Very reasonable prices too. Actually ate all the crust, can’t do that at most places so great job! Recommend the meatballs and almond tart!
$$ $$
4.80 (436 reviews)
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Oronoco Bay Park
Park
👍👍 A nice medium-sized park with great views of the bay and easy access to many neighborhoods of Alexandria. We enjoyed our time there and noticed that, while it was by no means empty, that it was not nearly as crowded as many of the other options in the area for relaxing outdoors. Lots of Park bench...
4.70 (937 reviews)
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Wildwood Pizza
Pizza restaurant
Casual, modern spot with sidewalk seats for specialty & customizable wood-fired pizzas, plus salads.
$$ $$
4.70 (851 reviews)
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Old House Cosmopolitan
European restaurant
Cozy restaurant with wooden floors & brick walls offering European cuisine & weekday happy hours.
$$ $$
4.70 (834 reviews)
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Kring Point State Park
State park
This quiet park on a peninsula features a beach, fishing docks & campsites with river & bay views.
4.80 (396 reviews)
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Port City Brewing Company
Brewery
Industrial brewery offers a tasting room with housemade draft beers & public tours, Thursday-Sunday.
4.70 (690 reviews)
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Potomac Yard Park
Park
👍👍 Really great playground all year round! There are two playgrounds, each separately fenced in and just one entrance/exit so that it’s easier to keep track of little ones. The equipment provides lots of entertainment, plus there is ample room to run around. Lots of swings, including adaptive swings an...
4.70 (646 reviews)
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fibre space
Yarn store
Light-filled, colorful local store featuring knitting yarns, crochet supplies, classes & more.
4.80 (354 reviews)
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