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RoamLedgerPlan a trip

a group of stones in a grassy area

Historic site

Contrabands and Freedmen Cemetery Memorial

Plan a trip to Alexandria

More must-sees in Alexandria

Wooden bridge railing with a building in background

ParkFort Ward ParkSee the place

a large white building with a fence and trees in front of it

MuseumAlexandria Black History MuseumSee the place

the ruins of the ancient city of perse

MuseumAlexandria Archaeology MuseumSee the place

A tall, ornate stone tower with classical columns below

MuseumThe George Washington Masonic National MemorialSee the place

DestinationsWhere to go, when to go and how to get around in 221 countries. Every practical fact shows the date we checked it and who checked it.Where to stayNeighborhoods walked end to end: who each area suits, how far it is from the airport train, and the hotels we would book ourselves.PlanVisas and entry rules, travel insurance, eSIMs and rail passes, explained in plain words and rechecked when the rules change.EventsFestivals, concerts and tours with confirmed dates, rooms near the venue and the fastest way on to the next city.StoriesField reports and data stories from the road. We time the queues, count the costs and say what changed since last year.