Alexandria, VA — Alexandria is back in the national spotlight—and this time, it’s up to locals and fans to help keep it there. The Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards have once again nominated Alexandria for “Best Small City in the U.S.” for 2026, continuing a remarkable run that has kept the city in the top tier for years.
Since the category launched in 2018, Alexandria has consistently punched above its weight, landing in the top three as recently as 2023—and previously in 2021 and 2019. In 2025