Visit Alexandria

Why Choose Alexandria?

Named a Top 5 Best Small City in the U.S. 2020 by Condé Nast Traveler Readers and the #1 Best Value U.S. Travel Destination 2018 by Money magazine, Alexandria is the ideal location for executive to mid-size meetings located just minutes from Washington D.C., National Harbor and Reagan National Airport. 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 a vibrant waterfront. Alexandria offers a relaxed, walkable setting with a small town feel and the amenities of a cosmopolitan city. Proudly boasting a strong community partnership and a dedication to customer service and well-being, the City provides a safe and welcoming environment. Visit Alexandria’s complimentary concierge service will help you find creative solutions in this environment and will be your main liaison with hotels to manage flexible contracts and find creative solutions amidst COVID-19. Alexandria's resources for safe and successful meetings: • Community-wide ALX Promise commitment to high safety standards during COVID-19 • Hotels ranging from four-star boutiques to a full-service convention property practicing physical distancing and implementing enhanced cleaning protocols • Outdoor meeting and event spaces for safe events and activities • Streaming and audiovisual resources allowing for seamless hybrid meeting solutions • Virtual tours and experience library for remote site visits and meeting attendee engagement • Comprehensive and up-to-date Covid-19 meeting resources Tap into Alexandria’s intellectual capital. Influencing leaders for centuries, today, the city is a growing hub for innovation. Home to the National Science Foundation, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, more than 400 national associations, and the forthcoming Virginia Tech Innovation Campus, Alexandria also boasts The Leadership Collection at Alexandria™. Elevate your meeting with a two-hour to three-day leadership or teambuilding program at one of three nationally recognized leadership institutes- George Washington Leadership Institute at Mount Vernon, McChrystal Group and Building Momentum. See why Alexandria is the perfect host for your small to mid-size meetings: Convenient & Easily Accessible: Located 5 miles from downtown D.C. and National Harbor and 8 miles from Capitol Hill and the Walter E. Reed Washington Convention Center. Less than 3 miles to Reagan National Airport and 35 miles to Washington Dulles and Baltimore Washington International Airports, the city is accessible via Metrorail, AMTRAK, water taxi, bike, bus or car. Award-Winning Meetings Facilities: Alexandria’s hotel collection represents most major brands and ranges from a 4-diamond boutique hotel nestled in the heart of the Old Town historic district to a convention hotel boasting 55,000 square feet of meeting space. Experience state-of-the art streaming capabilities and hybrid meeting packages Many properties are situated within an easy walk to restaurants, shops and historic sites and offer complimentary airport and Metro shuttle service. Affordable: Enjoy an average savings of over 30% off D.C. hotel rates, ALX ExtraPerks, a city-wide incentive program, and additional discounts on transportation and attractions. Unique Venues: Over 30 one-of-a kind event venues offer a unique blend of authentic history and cultural venues to the more contemporary trendy sites conveniently located and available for private rentals. Exceptional Dining, After-Hours and Teambuilding Activities: Old Town's stately 18th and 19th century architecture and scenic waterfront make it the perfect setting for dine-arounds, pub crawls, food tours and private events. Over 100 restaurants located within a walkable mile offer custom-tailored menus, private rooms and buyouts. Energize, inspire and motivate your team with one-of-a kind teambuilding activities.