Elissa Staley

Visit Alexandria

Named a Top 5 Best Small City in the U.S. 2020 by the Condé Nast Traveler Readers' Choice Awards and the #1 Best Value U.S. Travel Destination 2018 by Money magazine, Alexandria hums with a cosmopolitan feel and walkable lifestyle just minutes from Washington, D.C. and Reagan National Airport on the Potomac River. A nationally designated historic district founded in 1749, Old Town Alexandria is home to more than 200 independent restaurants and boutiques alongside intimate historic museums and new happenings at the waterfront. Alexandria's cobblestone streets and state-of-the-art facilities offer a distinctive setting for executive to mid-size meetings, with a hotel collection ranging from four-star boutique properties within walking distance of the city's top attractions to a resort-like convention hotel. Alexandria is fueled by a spirit of innovation that dates back to George Washington and continues today. Home to the National Science Foundation, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and more than 400 national associations, Alexandria is pleased to add to its meeting portfolio, The Leadership Collection at Alexandria™. Now, three nationally recognized executive leadership opportunities offer groundbreaking content, high-level faculties and one-of-a kind venues just minutes from our nation's power leaders. Step out of the hustle and bustle of big downtown and let our team of destination experts give your group the presidential treatment. Our team will find the perfect meeting venue, create custom-tailored leadership, teambuilding and after-hour activities, help generate buzz and excitement and save money with exclusive partner discounts. Additional Accolades: • The Top 20 Destinations You Should Be Traveling to Next Year—Departures (2019) • Platinum Choice Award–Smart Meetings (2020) • 100% Score for LGBTQ Equality—Human Rights Campaign Municipality Equality Index (2020) • The Friendliest Cities in the U.S.: #5 -2020 Condé Nast Readers' Choice Awards