Alexandria is an active community that offers its visitors a chance to escape to the great outdoors... without leaving town! AAA named Alexandria one of the Ten Most Walkable Cities in the country.
If a walk isn't enough exercise for you, check out our hiking and biking trails with breathtaking views of the Potomac River. They'll guide you through George Washington's estate and a number of Civil War sites. Prefer a plunge? Alexandria can take you there. You'll find boat and windsurfing rentals as well sailing lessons to help you find your sea legs.
