Alexandria Ranked #1 Most Romantic City in the Country

PHOTO: Vermilion Restaurant, pictured here, was the site of a Valentine’s Day meal shared by President Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama. From Visit Alexandria’s “Most Romantic Spots in Alexandria.”

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ALEXANDRIA, VA -- With Valentine’s Day coming up, Amazon.com this week revealed its annual list of the Top 20 Most Romantic Cities in the country -- and Alexandria ranks #1 this year.

Find a date night idea here from Visit Alexandria.

The Amazon list is determined by a compilation of sales data from cities with more than 100,000 residents on a per capita basis and includes:

• purchases of romance novels and relationship books (both Kindle and print);
• romantic comedy movies (DVDs and digital);
• a curated list of romantic music, including artists like Barry White, Maxwell, Miguel, and Luther Vandross (CDs and MP3 format);
• as well as the sales of sexual wellness products.

Here’s the Top 10 Most Romantic Cities in the Country, according to Amazon:

1. Alexandria

2. Miami

3. Knoxville, Tenn.

4. Orlando

5. Vancouver, Wash.

6. Cincinnati

7. Columbia, S.C.

8. Pittsburgh

9. Round Rock, Texas

10. Ann Arbor, Mich.

See the rest of the list here.

Whether looking to set the mood or evoke the thrilling feeling of love this Valentine’s Day, customers can browse the Amazon Books Editors’ curated collection of love stories at amazon.com/150lovestories, watch their favorite romance film on Prime Video, and also enjoy Prime Music’s 50 Great Love Songs playlist.