# Things to see in Alexandria, Virginia (United States): 24 places and when to go

> Alexandria, Virginia is a city in United States with around 127,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 24 places in and around it, mainly Food and drink (8), History (5), Nature (4). The best known are Mount Vernon, Woodrow Wilson Bridge and Jones Point Light. The best time to come is March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 14 h 42 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 18. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.

- Address: https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/alexandria/
- Reviewed on: 2026-10-08
- Language: en

## In a nutshell

- **Where:** United States · 38.8204, -77.1
- **Population:** About 127,000
- **Places:** 24 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- **What people come for:** [Food and drink](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/gastronomia/) (8) · [History](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/historia/) (5) · [Nature](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/naturaleza/) (4) · [Wildlife](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/fauna/) (4) · [With kids](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/familia/) (4) · [Architecture](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/arquitectura/) (2)
- **Best time:** March to October.
- **Also possible:** November to February.
- **Nearest airport:** EWR Newark, 326 km as the crow flies

## What to see in Alexandria, Virginia

The places in and around Alexandria, Virginia, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.

- [Mount Vernon](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/george-washington-s-mount-vernon/): Plantation estate of George Washington, in Fairfax County, Virginia, United States · 12 km
- [Woodrow Wilson Bridge](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/woodrow-wilson-memorial-bridge/): Bascule bridge over the Potomac River · 6.4 km
- [Jones Point Light](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/jones-point-lighthouse/): Lighthouse in Virginia, United States · 6.1 km
- [Mason Neck State Park](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/mason-neck-state-park/): State park in Virginia, United States · 21 km
- [Fort Washington Park](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/fort-washington/): Historic fort and military reservation; and surrounding parkland in Fort Washington, Maryland, United States · 13 km
- [National Museum of the United States Army](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/national-museum-of-the-united-states-army/): Official museum for the history of the United States Army at Fort Belvoir, Virginia · 12 km
- [Pohick Bay Regional Park](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/pohick-bay-regional-park/): Protected area in northeastern Virginia · 17 km
- [Fort Foote](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/fort-foote/): Historical fort in Prince George's County, Maryland, United States · 8.5 km
- [Bells Bird Sanctuary Park](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/bells-bird-sanctuary-park/): Park in Fairfax County, Virginia, United States of America · 18 km
- [Capital Wheel](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/the-capital-wheel-at-national-harbor/): Ferris wheel at National Harbor, Maryland · 8.0 km
- [Audacious Aleworks](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/audacious-aleworks/): Brewery · 9.1 km
- [Canine Cardio](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/canine-cardio/): Brewery · 2.7 km
- [Catherine's Lodge](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/catherine-s-lodge/): Mountains · Hiking · 2.1 km
- [David M. Brown Planetarium](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/david-m-brown-planetarium/): Planetarium · 7.6 km
- [Fair Winds Brewing Company](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/fair-winds-brewing-company/): Brewery · 12 km
- [Forge Brew Works](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/forge-brew-works/): Brewery · 13 km
- [George Washington's Gristmill](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/george-washington-s-distillery/): Distillery · 12 km
- [Gerry Connolly Cross County Trail](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/gerry-connolly-cross-county-trail/): Hiking · 15 km
- [Lost Boy Cidery](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/lost-boy-cidery/): Brewery · 4.0 km
- [Ocean Dunes Waterpark](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/ocean-dunes-waterpark/): With kids · 6.7 km
- [Pirate's Cove Waterpark](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/pirate-s-cove-waterpark/): With kids · 18 km
- [Solace Outpost](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/solace-outpost/): Brewery · 9.9 km
- [Sweet Water Tavern](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/sweet-water-tavern/): Brewery · 12 km
- [True REST Float Spa](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/true-rest-float-spa/): Hot spring bath · 6.0 km

## When to go to Alexandria, Virginia

The best time to visit Alexandria, Virginia is **March to October**; also possible: November to February. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.

| Mes | Época | Hours of daylight |
| --- | --- | --- |
| January | Possible | 9 h 34 |
| February | Possible | 10 h 32 |
| March | Best time | 11 h 42 |
| April | Best time | 13 h 01 |
| May | Best time | 14 h 07 |
| June | Best time | 14 h 42 |
| July | Best time | 14 h 28 |
| August | Best time | 13 h 31 |
| September | Best time | 12 h 14 |
| October | Best time | 10 h 57 |
| November | Possible | 9 h 50 |
| December | Possible | 9 h 18 |

In June there are 14 h 42 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 18. In April, 24 of the 24 places are at their best.

When to go to United States in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/#cuando-ir).

## Getting to Alexandria, Virginia

The nearest main airport is Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR, Newark), 326 km as the crow flies. How to get around United States (train, car, bus) is in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/#moverse), and what to sort out before you leave is in [its checklist](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/#antes-de-salir).

- [Where it is](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=38.8204%2C-77.1)
- [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=38.8204%2C-77.1)

## Other towns nearby

- [Washington, D.C.](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/washington-d-c/): 48 places · 12 km
- [St. Charles, Maryland](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/st-charles-2/): 9 places · 28 km
- [Upper Marlboro](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/upper-marlboro/): 8 places · 30 km
- [Herndon](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/herndon/): 40 places · 31 km
- [Colesville](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/colesville/): 11 places · 31 km
- [Manassas](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/manassas/): 18 places · 35 km

And all of United States, in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is there to see in Alexandria, Virginia?

The best known: [Mount Vernon](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/george-washington-s-mount-vernon/), [Woodrow Wilson Bridge](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/woodrow-wilson-memorial-bridge/), [Jones Point Light](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/jones-point-lighthouse/), [Mason Neck State Park](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/mason-neck-state-park/), [Fort Washington Park](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/fort-washington/). In all, 24 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.

### When is the best time to visit Alexandria, Virginia?

March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 14 h 42 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 18.

### How do you get to Alexandria, Virginia?

The nearest main airport is Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), 326 km away. From there, [directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=38.8204%2C-77.1) opens the route on the map.

### How do I add it to my trip?

Create a trip with Alexandria, Virginia as the destination and these 24 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.

Data from [OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright), licensed under the ODbL, from [Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/), CC0, cities from [Natural Earth](https://www.naturalearthdata.com/) and airports from [OurAirports](https://ourairports.com/data/). Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in [credits](https://kokai.app/en/aviso/#creditos).