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This summer’s shutdown of all Metro rail stations south of Reagan National Airport means there will be fewer tourists headed toward Alexandria this summer.
What does that mean for you?
Now through the middle of September is the perfect time to be a tourist here at home. Take a staycation and support the local businesses that make Alexandria unique.
While escaping to a tropical island may be nice, staycations have serious benefits. In addition to boosting the local economy, benefits include saving money (no plane tickets to buy!), “returning” more rested by avoiding the stressful parts of travel, and the ability to be flexible with your vacation dates — and more spontaneous, too.
With these itineraries, we’re presenting a series of suggested things to do whether you’re “traveling” with the whole family or with a few friends. A number of these ideas are great for solo-staycationers, too.
Take advantage of these special offers from some Alexandria businesses while you're out and about!
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Alexandria is a great place to raise a family with parks aplenty, several pools and spray parks, a wide range of activities and great family-friendly restaurants. Here are our suggestions for a staycation with your little people. See the itinerary here.
Looking for something to do to keep the older ones off of the Xbox and iPhone all summer? Alexandria has plenty to keep the not-so-little ones busy this summer, video screens (mostly) not included. There are plenty of indoor activities for those days when it’s just too hot already by the time your tween or teen reluctantly rolls out of bed. Start here.
There’s nothing more relaxing and just plain fun than hanging out with your best girlfriends. Why not take a few days off before summer’s end and explore some shopping, dining and other doings in Alexandria together? We’ve put together a great staycation itinerary for you and your besties to whoop it up for a few days around town. Here are some ideas.
Have a weekend free from taking the kids to sports tournaments and piano lessons? Think the lawn can wait another few days before being cut again? What you need is a guys’ weekend. Call up the fellas and try some of these local things that won’t require much travel and, in some cases, may even have you home before curfew. Learn more here.
Looking for a romantic getaway this summer? Look no further than your own hometown. Alexandria has been named one of the 10 most romantic cities in the nation (by Amazon.com, based on residents’ purchase of romance-related books and items). With flickering gas lights lighting the way down historic cobblestoned streets, Alexandria is the perfect getaway for strolls with your loved one on summer nights. Here are some ideas for you to really get away without all the hassle of flying or fighting traffic to some far-flung locale. Plan your 'getaway' here.
