Visit Alexandria is thrilled to announce that for the first time Alexandria, VA ranks in the top five on Travel + Leisure's “Best Cities in the U.S.” list, coming in at number five. This is the fourth consecutive year that Alexandria has ranked on the “Best Cities” list as part of the annual “World's Best Awards” survey. 

Votes from T+L readers—and fans like you—have again landed Alexandria alongside leading destinations, including Santa Fe, New Orleans, Charleston and more.  

“Travelers love Alexandria's proximity to Washington D.C., giving the coastal city its big-city polish, yet it still feels far enough removed from the fray. Also of note is the colonial architecture in Old Town, the Potomac River waterfront, shopping on King Street, and an emerging food scene,” according to Travel + Leisure. To read more sentiments from readers, click here.   

Visit Alexandria's team secured the nomination and conducted an extensive get-out-the vote campaign. Consistent national recognition in top-tier publications such as Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler and others helps solidify the city's reputation as a top destination and is a key part of Visit Alexandria's year-round marketing and public relations efforts. Research demonstrates that these rankings make a real difference in influencing travel decisions.