Planning a Holiday Proposal: Pop the Question at These 5 Romantic Alexandria Locations

If you are planning on proposing during the holidays, you want to make it special enough to tell the grandchildren later. Here are some of the most romantic locations in Alexandria, Virginia to give you the right kind of ambiance.

Captain’s Row

Visit The Athenaeum art museum at 201 Prince Street between noon and 4 p.m. from Thursday to Sunday. After a few hours of art appreciation, stroll along the picturesque Captain’s Row. Lined with tree-shaded, colonial-style houses, this boulevard has a charming, old-world feel. It is a fine spot for a memorable proposal, but if you’re going to go down on one knee, mind the cobblestones.

Kilwins Chocolate Tour

Pop the question as you pop a chocolate, and have an ice cream to celebrate. Kilwins has been making chocolates and ice creams since 1947, and a tour through their chocolate kitchen is a delightful experience. They offer free samples at the tour’s end, and you can buy fresh hand-made chocolates and other confections. Kilwins is located at 212 King Street in Alexandria. Tours run from Monday to Friday from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Alexandria Food Tour

Never forget that love and food are irrevocably entwined. Eating together has a special kind of romance in itself that leads to making a proposal. Go on a food tour in historic Old Town Alexandria, and sample the local cuisine at the neighborhood’s charming, family-owned restaurants. Highlights include the famous Jelly Cake, specialty sandwiches, handmade artisan bread, seafood, and freshly brewed teas. The $63 ticket price includes your meal, and the tour starts at Market Square, 301 King Street in Alexandria. Check the website for tour times.

Nightly Spirits – Ghost Tour Pub Crawls

As a historic town, Alexandria has a haunted past that thrills tourists. Imagine telling your grandchildren how you held hands and braved the ghouls together, and towards the end, victorious, you agreed to marry each other. During the tour, your guide will point out haunted places and regale you with spine-tingling stories. In between, you will stop at three to four pubs and sample the local beer. The tour begins at 8:30 p.m. at Chadwicks, which is located at 203 Strand Street in Alexandria. The tour lasts for around two hours and costs $25 per person. Book your tickets in advance.

New Year’s Eve Cruise on the Potomac

Ever dreamed of making a proposal with fireworks lighting up the night sky? Here’s your chance. Board the Potomac Riverboat Company’s Cherry Blossom paddle wheeler boat for a New Year’s Eve cruise on the Potomac River. The cruise includes a buffet dinner and a fireworks show. The tour starts 10 p.m. on Dec. 31 at the Alexandria City Marina at 105 North Union Street. Tickets cost $160, and you should reserve your spot in advance.

There are more romantic spots in Alexandria for holiday proposals. If you can’t get through all of them now, you will have a lifetime of anniversaries ahead to visit.

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