Alexandria, VA—MONEY magazine announced last week that Alexandria, Virginia is their pick for the #1 Best U.S. Travel Destination 2018. Their annual list of Best Destinations is part of the 2018 Best in Travel issue that highlights destinations that deliver the highest value for your dollar. The newly released list says, “MONEY's winners aren't necessarily the cheapest, nor are they always the most luxe; they're where quality, cost, and value come together to provide a terrific travel experience.”

MONEY cites Alexandria's historic charm, waterfront location, proximity to D.C. and affordable hotel rates among the reasons the city snagged the #1 spot. The article also highlights Alexandria's vibrant dining and boutique scenes and must-see attractions like the Torpedo Factory Art Center and The Birchmere, and calls Alexandria the “perfect jumping off point” to explore George Washington's Mount Vernon. 

Also named one of the South's Prettiest Cities 2018 by Southern Living, Alexandria hums with a cosmopolitan feel and a walkable lifestyle—a welcoming weekend escape next to our nation's capital. 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. At the heart of it all is bustling King Street, a walkable mile recognized as one of the “Great Streets” of America. New restaurants tucked in to 18th- and 19th-century architecture still intact from the city's days as George Washington's hometown ignite historic and off-the-beaten-path neighborhoods as the waterfront district evolves with new energy.

Best in Travel, U.S. Destinations:

1. Alexandria, Virginia

2. Harpers Ferry, West Virginia 

3. Stateline, Nevada

4. Glen Arbor, Michigan

5. Pompano Beach, Florida

6. Chicago, Illinois

7. Anaheim, California

8. Lake George, New York

9. Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

10. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

To read the full article, visit time.com/money/page/best-places-to-travel-2018.

About Alexandria, VA:

Named the #1 Best U.S. Travel Destination 2018 by MONEY, a Top Romantic City and a Top Dog Friendly City, Alexandria hums with a cosmopolitan feel and a walkable lifestyle—a welcoming weekend escape next to our nation's capital. A nationally designated historic district founded in 1749, Old Town Alexandria hums with more than 200 independent restaurants and boutiques alongside intimate historic museums and new happenings at the waterfront. At the heart of it all is bustling King Street, a walkable mile recognized as one of the “Great Streets” of America. New restaurants tucked in to 18th- and 19th-century architecture still intact from the city's days as George Washington's hometown ignite historic and off-the-beaten-path neighborhoods as the waterfront district evolves with new energy.

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