What is Alexandria like for family-friendly holidays?
If you've been searching for the perfect family-friendly holiday destination, you might want to think about Alexandria. Here you'll find a variety of family activities sure to delight both kids and parents alike. From the museums to shopping, Alexandria has lots of things to see and do that everyone will enjoy. Spend a day visiting attractions such as Gadsby's Tavern Museum, Market Square and Alexandria City Hall. When it's time to relax after a day exploring the area with the family, Alexandria has a variety of places to stay, such as family hotels with swimming pools and hotels with suites for families. We have 12 Alexandria family hotels, the right one is just a click away!
What should I see and do with kids in and around Alexandria?
You’ll discover that Alexandria and the surrounding area provides lots of entertaining things to see and do while you're in town with the kids. Here are some suggestions to make your trip educational and fun:
- Parks
- Cameron Run Regional Park
- Huntley Meadows Park
- Green Spring Gardens Park
- Gadsby's Tavern Museum
- Alexandria Black History Museum
- United States Patent and Trademark Office Museum
- Market Square
- Alexandria City Hall
- John Carlyle House
Museums & art galleries
Sights & landmarks
- Shopping
- Mt Vernon Ave
- Del Ray Farmers Market
- Hayfield Plaza Shopping Center