Photo by Chris Cruz for Visit Alexandria
Visitors stroll Old Town Alexandria's pedestrian-friendly King Street near the waterfront.
Thanks to the dedicated team at Visit Alexandria, Alexandria has been nominated for Condé Nast Traveler’s 2025 Readers’ Choice Awards survey in the “Cities” category for the eighth year in a row.
Alexandria has been among the top 5 “Best Small Cities in the U.S.” for seven consecutive years, since the subcategory was created in 2018, and reclaimed its top 3 standing in 2023. Alexandria needs your help to sustain the top 3 ranking this year!
You can vote at cntraveler.com/vote by rating Alexandria as “excellent” across a few categories and answering additional questions about the motivations behind your trips before the deadline of June 30, 2025.
Please also show your support for hotels The Alexandrian, Hilton Alexandria Mark Center, Hilton Alexandria Old Town, Hotel AKA Alexandria, Hotel Heron, Hyatt Centric Old Town, Lorien Hotel & Spa (now Archer Hotel) and Morrison House.
By taking part in the survey, you’ll be given a chance to win an eight-day trip along the Rhine, including calls at Amsterdam, Cologne and Basel, with Viking Cruises. You may rate each candidate only once per email address.
Your vote has a big impact and can help Alexandria move to the top of Condé Nast Traveler’s “Best Small Cities” list, just as the community’s votes have helped Alexandria secure a top five spot on the list for the past seven years.
Consistent high-profile rankings in top national travel publications like Condé Nast Traveler, Travel + Leisure and Southern Living help solidify and elevate the city’s positioning as a top destination.
