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Alexandria Map - Map and Directions to Alexandria, Virginia

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This map of Alexandria, Virginia serves as a guide to help you navigate your way to the popular Northern Virginia neighborhood and find the major attractions. For more detailed information about public transportation, dining, sightseeing tours, annual events, and more, see a profile of Alexandria, Virginia.

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Parking in Old Town Alexandria

On-street parking and public parking lots are available in Old Town Alexandria. See details about how to find parking in Alexandria

Alexandria Map



Directions from Washington, DC:
Head south on 14th St NW/US-1 toward Jefferson Dr SW
Continue to follow US-1 Entering Virginia
Take the exit toward George Washington Memorial Pkwy South
Take exit 10B toward Reagan National Airport/Mount Vernon
Continue approximately 3.8 miles, the Parkway will become N. Washington St. which runs to the heart of Old Town Alexandria
King Street is the main shopping district, the waterfront is about 6 blocks to the east

Directions from Maryland (Northwest of DC):
Take I-495 South toward Northern Virginia
Exit onto George Washington Memorial Pkwy South
Follow GW Parkway to exit 10B toward Reagan National Airport/Mount Vernon
Continue approximately 3.8 miles, the Parkway will become N. Washington St. which runs to the heart of Old Town Alexandria
King Street is the main shopping district, the waterfront is about 6 blocks to the east

Directions from Maryland (Northeast of DC):
Take I-495 South toward Andrews AFB/Richmond VA
Pass through the District of Columbia and enter Virginia
Take exit 176B-A for VA-241/Telegraph Rd toward Alexandria
Slight right at Telegraph Rd/VA-241 North
Merge onto Duke St/VA-236 East via the ramp to Downtown Alexandria

Directions from Northern Virginia:
Take I-395 to King Street/VA-7 Exit 5.

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