About 160,000 people.

Alexandria is a charming old town by the Potomac River, close to Washington, D.C. Its brick streets and colorful buildings make it feel like stepping back in time.
You can stroll down cobblestone King Street to the waterfront, watch artists make crafts at the Torpedo Factory Art Center, and hop on a boat for a ride on the river.
The historic streets are full of old-fashioned shops, ice cream stops, and buildings that are hundreds of years old.
Along the Potomac River you can watch boats, enjoy a park by the water, and catch a ferry ride on a sunny day.