Alexandria Things to Do

Calling all music lovers - here's your chance to be in the company of your favourite pop stars. With a history that spans around 30 years, Birchmere Music Hall has had performers, such as Garth Brooks, Jerry Jeff Walker and Sha... more

The gem of this Eastern European folk society is its unique Russian Folk Orchestra, which performs concerts several times a year. Instruments used at Washington Balalaika Society include the balalaika, the bayan, a button accor... more

The Potomac River is a perfect place for exploring by boat. Whether you sail past Washington and all the monuments or down toward the Chesapeake Bay, it will be a glorious experience. The Mariner Sailing School offers lessons w... more

This restaurant/bar is a popular hangout in Old Town Alexandria. It boasts a diverse clientele—young people, families, tourists and professionals flock here for down-home Southern cooking. The large wood-and-brick bar area is o... more

Chinquapin Park Recreation Center boasts a year-round 25-meter indoor pool and diving well, aquatic sports and fitness classes, fitness rooms, saunas, fitness trail, nature trail, basketball and volleyball courts, lighted tenni... more

Bright colors, fake palm trees and happy music will transport you directly to the islands. Order yourself a fruity cocktail or an icy cold Red Stripe beer and wind down after a busy day. Start off with an order of the Black Bea... more

Formed in 1988, Alexandria Presbyterian Church was the vision of a group of people who were determined to establish a Presbyterian Church of America in the heart of Alexandria. While still relatively young, this congregation ha... more

Shortly after World War I, construction began on a series of buildings that became the U.S. Naval Torpedo Station. For the next five years, torpedoes were made and maintained at this facility. In 1945, production at the Torpedo... more

If you're running late for work, just simply drop by at Buzz and catch a quick breakfast. This bakery/coffee shop/dessert lounge lines up a fantastic array of goodies — cakes, pies, cookies, tarts and drinks — coffee, tea, coc... more

While touring around Alexandria, you might want to note down the address and phone number of this office. In their attempt to promote tourism in Alexandria, they also offer visitors services. They'll aid you in your endeavors a... more