Alexandria Makes 'America's Most Attractive Cities' List

ALEXANDRIA, VA — Readers of Travel and Leisure magazine have concluded that Alexandria is home to some of the prettiest people, based on a recent survey. The magazine published its list of America's most and least attractive cities this week, and Travel and Leisure readers made it known that Alexandria residents are some good looking folk.

Alexandria placed at No. 11 out of 15 cities. Here's what the magazine said about our charming home:

"Just south of Washington, D.C., Alexandria has quietly become one of the region’s most popular destinations thanks to a reputation for good shopping and good eating. This year, T+L readers also noticed the city’s good-looking residents. Many of them work for nearby government agencies and nonprofits. When they’re not in the office, Alexandrians are walking or biking in Old Town, where boutiques and restaurants in 18th- and 19th-century buildings line the bustling King Street. Watch them all go by from a room at Kimpton’s Lorien Hotel & Spa, whose red-brick facade overlooks the historic thoroughfare."

Here's the complete list of cities with the most attractive residents, according to Travel and Leisure:

1. Honolulu, Hawaii
2. Boulder, Colorado
3. Scottsdale, Arizona
4. Salt Lake City, Utah
5. San Diego, California
6. Nashville, Tennessee
7. Charleston, South Carolina
8. Denver, Colorado
9. Houston, Texas
10. Madison, Wisconsin
11. Alexandria, Virginia
12. Las Vegas, Nevada
13. Savannah, Georgia
14. Norfolk, Virginia
15. San Antonio, Texas

And the least attractive?

1. Baltimore, Maryland
2. Sacramento, California
3. Spokane, Washington
4. Charlotte, North Carolina
5. Milwaukee, Wisconsin
6. Cleveland, Ohio
7. Tampa, Florida
8. Atlanta, Georgia
9. Memphis, Tennessee

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