The smart way to plan your travel itinerary   
You are here: Home > United States > Virginia > Northern > Alexandria > Attractions

Attractions in Alexandria, VA


Find attractions in Alexandria, VA and other fun things to do. View our list of attractions, activities, events, restaurants and visitor information. 

 Per Page Sort By: Name Category < Prev  Next >

DADA 2.0
DADA 2.0 things to do on a rainy day in Northern, VA
Art Gallery in Alexandria, VA USA

Del Ray Artisans Exhibit DADA 2.0 features art by local artists that expresses absurdity and discontent through the lens of Dada. For two years, life in the U.S. has been bizarre, confusing, and at times downright disturbing.


Flora and Fauna
Flora and Fauna things to do on a rainy day in Northern, VA
Art Gallery in Alexandria, VA USA

Art Exhibit The Flora & Fauna art exhibit (March 4-26) explores the interdependence of plants and animals, combining art and environmental science. In recent years, climate change and pollution have endangered the complex interactions between plants and animals.

Give Me Shelter
Give Me Shelter things to do on a rainy day in Northern, VA
Art Gallery in Alexandria, VA USA

Art Exhibit During the pandemic we all have learned what it means to shelter in place. Shelters are often structures, yet sometimes just a state of where one is. For many it is a way to connect to our dwellings, and for others it merely means finding refuge.

Lee-Fendall House Museum And Garden
Lee-Fendall House Museum And Garden things to do on a rainy day in Northern, VA
Museum in Alexandria, VA USA

This historic Home has seen three centuries. It has unusual architecture in being a "Telescope House" form. Each room focuses on a different era of the home's history from builder and businessman Philip Fendall to last resident John L.

Quarantine Creations
Quarantine Creations things to do on a rainy day in Northern, VA
Art Gallery in Alexandria, VA USA

Art Exhibit The Quarantine Creations exhibit at the Veterinary Clinics of America Alexandria Animal Hospital (VCA Alexandria) features artwork based on our quarantine experiences. We all have been going through some challenging times during this COVID-19 pandemic.


Second Life
Second Life things to do on a rainy day in Northern, VA
Art Gallery in Alexandria, VA USA

Art utilizing recycled materials Del Ray Artisans presents "Second Life Exhibition". Many physical items we choose to remove from our lives can be sold/given/donated to others rather than going into our worlds overburdened landfills.

Stigma
Stigma things to do on a rainy day in Northern, VA
Art Gallery in Alexandria, VA USA

Art Exhibit Visit Del Ray Artisans gallery from September 3–25, 2021 to view the Stigma art exhibit. Opening day is Friday, September 3 from 12-9 p.m. The exhibit showcases various representations of stigma.

The Art of Nature Art Exhibit
The Art of Nature Art Exhibit things to do on a rainy day in Northern, VA
Art Gallery in Alexandria, VA USA

Artists' interpretation of nature through multi-media For centuries, nature has been an influential factor in the creation of artwork by artists.

A Space Between Art Exhibit at Del Ray Artisans
A Space Between Art Exhibit at Del Ray Artisans things to do on a rainy day in Northern, VA
Art Gallery in Alexandria, VA USA

Focus on shadows, negative space and scenic components


After Edward Hopper: Themes of Solitude and Isolation
After Edward Hopper: Themes of Solitude and Isolation things to do on a rainy day in Northern, VA
Art Gallery in Alexandria, VA USA

Art Exhibit The great American painter, Edward Hopper, is famous for his canvases depicting the isolationist urban landscape as well as the sweeping solitude and unpopulated vacancy of the dunes of Cape Cod. His 1942 painting “Nighthawks” is Hopper’s most recognizable work.

Alexandria Black History Museum
Alexandria Black History Museum things to do on a rainy day in Northern, VA
Museum in Alexandria, VA USA

The mission of the Black History Museum is to enrich the lives of Alexandria's residents and visitors, to foster tolerance and understanding among all cultures and to stimulate appreciation of the diversity of the African American experience.

Everyday Abstracts A La Anatsui Workshop
Everyday Abstracts A La Anatsui Workshop things to do on a rainy day in Northern, VA
Art Gallery in Alexandria, VA USA

Learn to create art using day to day materials. El Anatsui is a Ghanaian sculptor who creates textured artworks from everyday objects. Using cleaned nespresso pods, learn about this fabulous contemporary artist while making your own creation using his methods.

Playing with Resin Workshop
Playing with Resin Workshop things to do on a rainy day in Northern, VA
Art Gallery in Alexandria, VA USA

Learn about resin and make your own creations. Learn the ins and outs of prepping for and mixing resin, and how to use it as an adhesive, a covering, or the main medium.

Putting a Face to a Name
Putting a Face to a Name things to do on a rainy day in Northern, VA
Art Gallery in Alexandria, VA USA

An art exhibit of art that reimagines fictional characters Putting a Face to a Name by reimagining fictional characters is a month long art exhibition. January 6-28, 2023. Area artists join Curator Gordon Thomas Frank at the Del Ray Artisan Center in a playful approach to art.

Quilt Patch Mosaic Workshop
Quilt Patch Mosaic Workshop things to do on a rainy day in Northern, VA
Art Gallery in Alexandria, VA USA

Create a beautiful mosaic panel Create a beautiful 4" by 4" ready-to-hang mosaic panel out of beautiful millefiori, ceramic tiles, stained glass, vitreous tiles, natural elements and other fun materials.

The Big 30 Year Anniversary
The Big 30 Year Anniversary things to do on a rainy day in Northern, VA
Art Gallery in Alexandria, VA USA

Del Ray Artisans 30th Anniversary Celebrate our Thirty years with this Members Showcase of various medias.

Victorian Inspired Earrings Workshop
Victorian Inspired Earrings Workshop things to do on a rainy day in Northern, VA
Art Gallery in Alexandria, VA USA

Create your very own unique pair of earrings Date/Time: Saturday, August 27 from 10am-12pm Class size: 4-20 participants (Register by midnight on August 20) Step into a time period featuring the most diverse jewelry: 1837 - 1901.


Alexandria

Attractions
Indoor Activities
Events



What's New Privacy Statement Customer Service Sign In Tell a Friend Get Listed Contact Us
Travel Articles Legal Site Map Register About Us Follow WeGoPlaces on Facebook!