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Best Places to Visit Near Alexandria

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Cities and Localities Near Alexandria

Where to go for a weekend trip near Alexandria? A list of surrounding cities, towns and villages nearby or close to the suburbs of Alexandria within a 50 mile radius.

6 miN

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washington d c
Washington D.C.
5.3 miN

City

arlington
Arlington
13 milesN

Village

silver spring
Silver Spring
22 milesW

Locality

chantilly
Chantilly
20 milesN

City

rockville
Rockville
15 milesW

City

fairfax
Fairfax
12 milesN

Locality

bethesda
Bethesda
20 milesNW

Locality

reston
Reston
2.1 miSE

Locality

national harbor
National Harbor
22 milesNE

City

laurel
Laurel
11 milesNW

Locality

mclean
McLean
8.3 miNW

City

falls church
Falls Church
14 milesNE

City

college park
College Park
13 milesNW

Town

vienna
Vienna
12 milesNW

Locality

tysons corner
Tysons Corner
7.8 miW

Locality

springfield
Springfield
17 milesSW

Locality

woodbridge
Woodbridge
6.7 miSW

Locality

mount vernon
Mount Vernon
19 milesNE

City

bowie
Bowie
21 milesNW

Town

herndon
Herndon
16 milesNE

City

greenbelt
Greenbelt
13 milesSW

National park

elizabeth hartwell mason neck national wildlife refuge
Elizabeth Hartwell Mason Neck National Wildlife Refuge
21 milesW

Locality

centreville
Centreville
12 milesN

City

takoma park
Takoma Park
19 milesNW

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great falls
Great Falls
16 milesN

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kensington
Kensington
11 milesSW

Locality

lorton
Lorton
8 miW

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annandale
Annandale
12 milesNE

City

hyattsville
Hyattsville
16 milesN

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wheaton
Wheaton
22 milesSW

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dumfries
Dumfries
8.6 miE

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clinton camp springs
Clinton-Camp Springs
18 milesNW

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potomac
Potomac
14 milesSE

Locality

waldorf
Waldorf
16 milesE

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upper marlboro
Upper Marlboro
17 milesNE

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beltsville
Beltsville
12 milesW

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burke
Burke
12 milesNW

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glen echo
Glen Echo
10 milesNE

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mount rainier
Mount Rainier
13 milesNE

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largo
Largo
19 milesS

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la plata
La Plata
14 milesSW

Town

occoquan
Occoquan
11 milesNE

Town

cheverly
Cheverly
20 milesS

Town

port tobacco village
Port Tobacco Village
14 milesNE

City

new carrollton
New Carrollton
19 milesE

National park

jug bay wetlands sanctuary
Jug Bay Wetlands Sanctuary
7.4 miNE

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suitland
Suitland
19 milesSW

National park

leesylvania state park
Leesylvania State Park
15 milesNE

Locality

berwyn heights
Berwyn Heights
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Attractions
Best Day Trips from Alexandria

White House6.4 miNWhite House
Washington D.C., United States
Iconic home of America's president
MuseumHistory museum
National Gallery of Art6.1 miNNational Gallery of Art
Washington D.C., United States
American and European art in 2 buildings
MuseumArt museum
Washington Monument5.9 miNWashington Monument
Washington D.C., United States
Towering tribute to George Washington
TowerMemorial
National Air and Space Museum5.9 miNNational Air and Space Museum
Washington D.C., United States
Exhibit-filled trip across the universe
MuseumScience museum
National World War II Memorial5.8 miNNational World War II Memorial
Washington D.C., United States
Memorial
National Museum of Natural History6 miNNational Museum of Natural History
Washington D.C., United States
Renowned collection of natural wonders
MuseumNatural history museum
United States Holocaust Memorial Museum5.7 miNUnited States Holocaust Memorial Museum
Washington D.C., United States
Living remembrance of the Holocaust
MuseumHistory museum
National Mall6 miNNational Mall
Washington D.C., United States
Smithsonian museums and the White House
Park
Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center23 milesWSteven F. Udvar-Hazy Center
Chantilly, United States
Aviation museum with many aircraft
Specialty museumMuseum
National Portrait Gallery6.5 miNNational Portrait Gallery
Washington D.C., United States
Art depicting historic American figures
MuseumGreek Revival architecture
Smithsonian American Art Museum6.5 miNSmithsonian American Art Museum
Washington D.C., United States
1868 museum also houses Portrait Gallery
MuseumArt museum
Jefferson Memorial5.2 miNJefferson Memorial
Washington D.C., United States
Classical Roman rotunda upon Tidal Basin
Monuments and statues
Freer Gallery of Art5.8 miNFreer Gallery of Art
Washington D.C., United States
MuseumArt museum
United States Capitol6.2 miNUnited States Capitol
Washington D.C., United States
Legendary home of the U.S. legislature
Greek Revival architecturePalladian architecture
Lincoln Memorial5.7 miNLincoln Memorial
Washington D.C., United States
Marble monument to the 16th president
MemorialGreek Revival architecture
Washington National Cathedral8.8 miNWashington National Cathedral
Washington D.C., United States
Gothic-style church with music and views
ChurchGothic Revival architecture
Newseum6.2 miNNewseum
Washington D.C., United States
Interactive museum devoted to journalism
MuseumHistory museum
National Museum of African Art5.8 miNNational Museum of African Art
Washington D.C., United States
Colorful African artwork and gifts shop
MuseumArt museum
L'Enfant Plan6 miNL'Enfant Plan
Washington D.C., United States
Park
National Museum of the American Indian6 miNNational Museum of the American Indian
Washington D.C., United States
Native American culture and history
MuseumHistory museum
Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden5.9 miNHirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden
Washington D.C., United States
Acclaimed contemporary art showcase
MuseumArt museum
West Potomac Park5.7 miNWest Potomac Park
Washington D.C., United States
Park
Smithsonian Institution Building5.9 miNSmithsonian Institution Building
Washington D.C., United States
National landmark and information center
MuseumGothic Revival architecture
Smithsonian Institution5.9 miNSmithsonian Institution
Washington D.C., United States
Vast museum, zoo and research complex
MuseumHistory museum
Marine Corps War Memorial6 miNMarine Corps War Memorial
Arlington, United States
Statue honoring World War II marines
Monuments and statuesMemorial site
Vietnam Veterans Memorial5.9 miNVietnam Veterans Memorial
Washington D.C., United States
Somber monument to U.S. service members
MemorialMonuments and statues
Great Falls17 milesNWGreat Falls
McLean, United States
Dramatic whitewater rapids and waterfalls
NatureNatural attraction
Reston Town Center20 milesNWReston Town Center
Reston, United States
ShoppingShopping centre
National Zoological Park8.6 miNNational Zoological Park
Washington D.C., United States
Renowned, free zoo with giant pandas
ParkZoo
National Museum of Health and Medicine14 milesNNational Museum of Health and Medicine
Silver Spring, United States
Collection of medical specimens
MuseumScience museum
National Building Museum6.6 miNNational Building Museum
Washington D.C., United States
Architecture and engineering exhibits
MuseumNeo-renaissance architecture
The Capital Wheel2 miSEThe Capital Wheel
National Harbor, United States
AmusementGame and entertainment center
National Museum of American History6 miNNational Museum of American History
Washington D.C., United States
Celebrated U.S. heritage collection
MuseumHistory museum
United States Botanic Garden6 miNUnited States Botanic Garden
Washington D.C., United States
Exotic plants and glass-domed conservatory
Botanical gardenPark
National Museum of African American History and Culture6 miNNational Museum of African American History and Culture
Washington D.C., United States
Smithsonian museum with unique exhibits
MuseumHistory museum
Korean War Veterans Memorial5.7 miNKorean War Veterans Memorial
Washington D.C., United States
Homage to those who served in Korean War
MemorialMonuments and statues
Mount Vernon6.9 miSMount Vernon
Mount Vernon, United States
Restored estate of the first president
MuseumHistorical place
Enid A. Haupt Garden5.8 miNEnid A. Haupt Garden
Washington D.C., United States
ParkGarden
John F. Kennedy Eternal Flame5.4 miNJohn F. Kennedy Eternal Flame
Arlington, United States
Memorial
Tomb of the Unknown Soldier5.1 miNTomb of the Unknown Soldier
Arlington, United States
Marble monument in national cemetery
MemorialHistoric walking areas
National Archives Building6.2 miNNational Archives Building
Washington D.C., United States
MuseumHistory museum
Pennsylvania Avenue National Historic Site6.2 miNPennsylvania Avenue National Historic Site
Washington D.C., United States
Park
Lafayette Square6.5 miNLafayette Square
Washington D.C., United States
Park
Washington Harbour6.7 miNWashington Harbour
Washington D.C., United States
SailingHistoric walking areas
Statue of Freedom6.2 miNStatue of Freedom
Washington D.C., United States
Monuments and statues
National Gallery of Art Sculpture Garden6.1 miNNational Gallery of Art Sculpture Garden
Washington D.C., United States
ParkVernacular architecture
Union Square6.1 miNUnion Square
Washington D.C., United States
Park
Pentagon Memorial4.6 miNPentagon Memorial
Arlington, United States
Benches honor the victims of Flight 77
MemorialMonuments and statues
The Phillips Collection7.3 miNThe Phillips Collection
Washington D.C., United States
Intimate setting for modern art
MuseumArt museum
Columbus Fountain6.7 miNColumbus Fountain
Washington D.C., United States
Monuments and statuesFountain
Arthur M. Sackler Gallery5.8 miNArthur M. Sackler Gallery
Washington D.C., United States
Spacious gallery for Asian artwork
MuseumArt museum
Zero Milestone6.2 miNZero Milestone
Washington D.C., United States
MemorialHistorical place
Martin Luther King5.6 miNMartin Luther King
Washington D.C., United States
Monument to civil rights leader
MemorialMonuments and statues
International Spy Museum6.5 miNInternational Spy Museum
Washington D.C., United States
Interactive exhibits about espionage
MuseumHistory museum
The Three Soldiers5.9 miNThe Three Soldiers
Washington D.C., United States
Monuments and statues
Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool5.8 miNLincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool
Washington D.C., United States
Large, iconic site on the National Mall
MemorialGreek Revival architecture
German-American Friendship Garden6 miNGerman-American Friendship Garden
Washington D.C., United States
Park
The Ellipse6.2 miNThe Ellipse
Washington D.C., United States
Park
St. Dominic Church5.5 miNSt. Dominic Church
Washington D.C., United States
ChurchSacred and religious sites
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