Best 89 things to do in Alexandria, VA

Sail past iconic monuments on a lively tiki boat with onboard bar and music.

Walk DC’s U Street to trace jazz clubs and Black Broadway history

Walk Georgetown’s Cold War stories of socialites, spies, and power players

Rent a single kayak at Fletcher’s and paddle the Potomac at your own pace

Rent a stand-up paddleboard at Fletcher’s on the Potomac River

Enjoy a sit-on-top double kayak rental for 1 to 4 hours with gear included

Paddle the Potomac with a stable canoe rental at Fletcher’s

Rent a rowboat at Fletcher’s and explore the Potomac at your own pace

Explore the C&O Canal Towpath or Capital Crescent Trail on an easy-to-ride beach cruiser

Walk Georgetown’s port-to-elite story, from the C&O Canal to the Waterfront Park

Walk Cleveland Park from Washington National Cathedral to McLean Gardens

Walk Dupont Circle and Embassy Row for Gilded Age mansions, diplomacy, and scandals

Walk the National Mall and learn the stories behind its monuments and memorial designs

Hike Rock Creek Park from the National Zoo to Pierce Mill and Boulder Bridge

Walk DC’s U Street and trace the legacy of “Black Broadway”

Cruise the Potomac and learn DC design stories from Georgetown to the National Mall

Sip craft cocktails and explore U Street’s jazz heritage with a guide

Eat your way through Georgetown with hearty tastings and local history

Walk DC’s U Street and taste local flavors with stories of Black Broadway

Get a Washington, D.C. itinerary built around your interests and schedule

Sip paired wines as you tour a craft chocolate factory

Taste five single-origin chocolates and learn the bean-to-bar process

Taste five River-Sea chocolate bars and learn the bean-to-bar process

Sip five hot chocolates and tour the mini-factory