Brimming with charming hotels for romantic getaways, restaurants ideal for candlelit gourmet dinners, and one-of-a-kind shops to find your Valentine that perfect gift, Alexandria is a wonderful location to spend the long President's Day weekend celebrating George Washington - and your true love!
Alexandria offers many things to do throughout the month of February. And, with our hotels offering special Valentine's Day packages, you can afford more than one romantic evening out on the town!
Alexandria is proud to have had George Washington consider it home. We celebrate our favorite son in many creative and fun ways. Thousands will join in the revelry for the 280th anniversary of George Washington's birth in his hometown of Alexandria, Virginia. The city celebrates the General's birthday throughout the month of February with more than a dozen festive events, including the largest George Washington birthday parade in the country, free admission to historic sites, 18th-century dance classes, popular walking tours, and even a Cherry-themed challenge among local restaurants.
Cherry Challenge | February 5 - 11
Alexandria restaurants are creating unique menu items featuring cherries in celebration of one of the most cherished legends surrounding George Washington. Each restaurant will develop its own cherry cocktail, appetizer, entrée, or dessert. Try them all and vote for your favorite. Winners are given special recognition at the George Washington Birthday Celebration Parade. Participants include: Bittersweet, Dishes of India (last year's "dessert" winner), Fontaine Caffé & Creperie, Gadsby's Tavern Restaurant, Hank's Oyster Bar, Indigo Landing, King St Blues Old Town, Murphy's Grand Irish Pub (last year's "mains" winner), Pizzeria Paradiso, Ramparts, RedRocks , Shooter McGee's, St. Elmo's Coffee Pub, Tempo (last year's "starters" winner), The Jamieson Grille, The Light Horse Restaurant, The Majestic, TJ Stones, Virtue Feed and Grain, Whole Foods Market.
For a complete listing of all the George Washington Birthday celebration events, read more.
NOTE: Free DASH bus from Eisenhower and King Street Metro stations.
Spend the long weekend in Alexandria dining in contemporary restaurants, strolling cobblestone streets, and sleeping in late in one of our many glorious hotels. Several of our hoteliers are taking advantage of the Valentine's Day weekend by offering romantic hotel packages created with love in mind.
| View Special Offer's Pack |
| Company Name | Offer Title | Offer Valid | |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Bergerie | La Bergerie Thursday Date Night Specials - $19 | 02/02/2012 - 02/23/2012 | Add to Pack |
| Murphy's Irish Pub | New England Patriots Fan Headquarters | 09/22/2011 - 02/29/2012 | Add to Pack |
| Murphy's Irish Pub | Irish Happy Hour – from 4-7 p.m. Weekdays | 09/01/2011 - 03/31/2012 | Add to Pack |
| Bittersweet Catering~Cafe~Bakery | Free Small Coffee with any purchase at Bittersweet! | 02/01/2012 - 03/30/2012 | Add to Pack |
| Dishes of India | 50% OFF DINING IN AND 15% TAKEOUT | 10/01/2010 - 10/01/2012 | Add to Pack |
| View Special Offer's Pack |
| Company Name | Offer Title | Offer Valid | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Torpedo Factory Art Center | 10% Discount Coupon | 02/01/2012 - 10/31/2012 | Add to Pack |
| Fountains Day Spa | Couples Massage | 01/31/2012 - 02/29/2012 | Add to Pack |
| Fountains Day Spa | Couples Tranquil Retreat | 01/31/2012 - 02/29/2012 | Add to Pack |
| Fountains Day Spa | Couples Massage Instruction | 01/31/2012 - 02/29/2012 | Add to Pack |
| Fountains Day Spa | TLC for You and Me | 01/31/2012 - 02/29/2012 | Add to Pack |
| Fountains Day Spa | Ultimate Indulgence | 01/31/2012 - 02/29/2012 | Add to Pack |
| Fountains Day Spa | Two of Hearts | 01/31/2012 - 02/29/2012 | Add to Pack |
| Fountains Day Spa | For Your Romeo | 01/31/2012 - 02/29/2012 | Add to Pack |
| Fountains Day Spa | Pampered Pregnancy | 01/31/2012 - 02/29/2012 | Add to Pack |
| Fountains Day Spa | Roses are Red | 01/31/2012 - 02/29/2012 | Add to Pack |
| National Inventors Hall of Fame and Museum | Military Discount - 15% off | 01/31/2012 - 12/31/2012 | Add to Pack |
| Spice & Tea Exchange of Old Town, Alexandria | Military Discount | 01/31/2012 - 12/31/2012 | Add to Pack |
| Truly-Life Eco Gifts | George Washington would have approved! | 02/01/2012 - 02/22/2012 | Add to Pack |
| Truly-Life Eco Gifts | FREE Heart Lotion with Any Purchase! | 01/27/2012 - 02/14/2012 | Add to Pack |
| Bishop Boutique | Military & Government Discount | 01/25/2012 - 08/01/2015 | Add to Pack |
| Museum Framing | $99 for our Museum Frame 100tm for 8"x10"or 8 1/2" x 11" diploma, artwork etc | 11/03/2011 - 06/30/2012 | Add to Pack |
| Fountains Day Spa | New Client Coupon - 15% Discount | 10/19/2011 - 10/19/2012 | Add to Pack |
| Truly-Life Eco Gifts | Three Soaps Gifts for $14.00 | 01/27/2012 - 12/31/2012 | Add to Pack |
| Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | |
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | |
| 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | |
| 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | |
| 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | |
| 29 | 30 | 31 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
George Washington’s favorite breakfast was “hoecakes swimming in butter and honey.” Join “General Washington” for a samp ... More detail > >
The nation’s largest George Washington birthday parade marches a one-mile route through the streets of Old Town Alexandria. With nearly 3,500 pa ... More detail > >
Celebrate the national observance of George Washington’s birthday by visiting his home and burial site FREE of charge on this day. The tradition ... More detail > >
Alexandria restaurants are creating unique menu items featuring cherries in celebration of one of the most cherished legends surrounding George Washin ... More detail > >
Valentine's Day Special Menu offered February 10th thru February 14th 4-course dinner - $69 Strolling Violinist on the 14th Valentine's Day http://www ... More detail > >
Nine days of food, fun and festivities to celebrate Mardi Gras. Come in an enjoy our special menu featuring classic cajun cusine. Including Seafood Gu ... More detail > >
A dashing Alexandria Harmonizers quartet in tuxedos will dazzle your honey with two classic love songs, roses, and chocolate anywhere within the Washi ... More detail > >
Valentines Day 4 Course Prix Fixe Meal for 2 $105.Tuesday, February 14, 2012 5:30 - 10 p.m. Valentines Day 4 Course Prix Fixe Meal for 2 $105. Ex ... More detail > >
Enjoy Valentines dinner with a loved one at Red Rocks, Old Town. $50 entry fee includes a salad or starter, a bottle of wine, 2 specialty pizzas, and ... More detail > >
You are invited to the re-creation of this famous celebration of Washington’s Birthday set in the year 1799. The evening includes an 18th-centur ... More detail > >
Participate in a reenactment of the 1798 and 1799 balls George Washington attended to celebrate his birthday. Colonial attire encouraged but not requi ... More detail > >
Race Headquarters is the US Patent and Trademark Office, access from Eisenhower Avenue between Elizabeth Lane and John Carlyle Street. Start and finis ... More detail > >
50% off already reduced, sale clothing. Excludes wedding and special occasion dresses. Cannot be combined with other discounts. More detail > >
Award-Winning Chefs Cook George Washington’s Favorite Breakfast For the first time ever, watch as some of the area's best chefs create their own ... More detail > >
Enjoy George Washington’s favorite drink as you toast birthday wishes to him! Taste four Madeira wines produced by Blandy’s, a family owne ... More detail > >
Historic camp and tactical demonstrations throughout the day including a Revolutionary War skirmish between the Redcoats and the Colonial Army at 2 p. ... More detail > >
Join us as we honor our Nation's Veterans, Active Military, and their families with entertainment, games and activities for children, military vehicle ... More detail > >
Be a part of the second running of the Parade Mile. Run occurs just before the parade on the parade route. Special winter fleece beanies will be given ... More detail > >
On Washington Birthday Parade Day, learn about the historic fire company that dates to George Washington's time! Come view the exhibitions and histori ... More detail > >
Enjoy the annual George Washington parade and tour the tavern for free! Learn from costumed guides and about the place George Washington dined and dan ... More detail > >
Enjoy the annual George Washington Birthday Parade and tour the Apothecary for free! See its unique collection of herbs, botanicals and curious object ... More detail > >
Fontaine Caffe & Creperie is offering French Movie Night every Thursday @ 7:30 p.m. in the back room. Make it a date night or enjoy with a group o ... More detail > >
Join us a King Street Blues on Wednesday's for half price bottle of wine night! King Street Blues is located in the heart of Old Town Alexandria and o ... More detail > >
Wednesdays at the Grape + Bean! Featured 1/2 price wines by the glass from 4:00-6:30 p.m. and Enjoy additional varying Food or Wine Specials throughou ... More detail > >
Let's face it. Brunch is the most important meal of the week. Murphy's offers a fantastic Brunch with all the Irish Favorites along with some American ... More detail > >
Please join us every night for the best live entertainment in the D.C & N.V.A area. Featuring Irish Folk, Irish Trad, some Rock some Roll and ever ... More detail > >
It's back, after a hiatus last year! Did you know that there are over 140 places in Alexandria today that are associated with George Washington? This ... More detail > >
Experience a behind-the-scenes look at the Washingtons’ kitchen through the new exhibition, Hoecakes & Hospitality: Cooking with Martha Wash ... More detail > >
Events RSS