Alexandria Again Ranked Among Best US Cities

ALEXANDRIA, VA – Alexandria has once again been ranked among the country’s best cities by Travel and Leisure, this year taking ninth place.

According to Travel and Leisure, more than 661,000 votes were cast by more than 207,00 people in their annual World’s Best awards.

Alexandrians might be miffed that one of the perks of their city is its proximity to another – but big brother Washington, DC, was quickly tossed aside as the website listed the nearly 277-year-old waterfront city’s many other charms: its history, its arts scene, its variety of transportation options, its markets, its distinct neighborhoods and more.

This is the fifth year in a row that the city has made the list. The city’s tourism organization, Visit Alexandria, secured Alexandria’s nomination and conducted an extensive get-out-the-vote campaign, it said in a press release.

Santa Fe, NM, took top honors this year. Alexandria was bracketed by number eight, New York City, and number 10, Greenville, South Carolina.