Alexandria, VA

On the Potomac River within eyesight of Washington, D.C., Alexandria, VA revels in its rich history and beautifully preserved 18th- and 19th-century architecture. Named a Top 3 Best Small City in the U.S. 2021 by the Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards, Alexandria hums with a cosmopolitan feel and a walkable lifestyle. A nationally designated historic district founded in 1749, Old Town Alexandria is home to more than 200 independent restaurants and boutiques alongside intimate historic museums and year-round activities at the waterfront.

WHAT TO EXPECT

Everything from urban energy to quiet suburbia.

THE LIFESTYLE

A more traditional take than that of its neighbors across the river.

UNEXPECTED APPEAL

A pervasive sense of history.

THE MARKET

18th- and 19th-century row houses, colonials, modest bungalows, revival mansions, and modern condos.

YOU’LL FALL IN LOVE WITH

Expansive riverfront parks, tranquil leafy streets, and a mix of urban and suburban life.