Alexandria Named One of Nation's Top Romantic Cities

PHOTO: The heart of Old Town, King Street offers embellished storefronts, red brick sidewalks, a constant flow of pedestrians (and their pets), outdoor seating and the King Street Trolley. Photo by Colton Photography courtesy of Visit Alexandria

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The City of Alexandria has been named one of the top romantic cities in the country — and it’s the only city on the list that’s east of the Rockies, according to the folks from ProFlowers.

ProFlowers is part of FTD Companies, a wire-service floral and gifting company.

Here’s what the ProFlowers blog looked at when they named their top 10 most romantic cities:

• Percentage of the population that is married—If a city has romance at its core, there’s a good chance marriages will thrive there.
• Romantic restaurants per capita—A candlelight dinner is a must for a romantic night out.
• Boutique hotels per capita—A city has to have plenty of options for a romantic stay.
• Public parks per capita—There’s nothing more romantic than a picnic in a pretty park.
• Walkability score—Strolling the city hand-in-hand is certainly romantic.

Here’s what the blog had to say about Alexandria: “The only city east of the Rockies to make the top 10, Alexandria is a very romantic place. Known as “Old Town,” the downtown area has a high concentration of shops and restaurants lining the enchanting cobblestone streets. The classic vibe of Alexandria certainly sets the stage for a romantic day-to-evening date.”

Looking for some romantic date ideas in Alexandria? Visit Alexandria has you covered.

Other cities on the West Coast-heavy list were:

1. Sunnyvale, Calif.
2. Honolulu
3. Torrance, Calif.
4. Seattle
5. Alexandria, Va.
6. Portland, Ore.
7. San Francisco
8. Bellevue, Wash.
9. Pasadena, Calif.
10. San Diego