Ivy Hill Cemetery is a quiet, landscaped burial ground that reflects Alexandria's nineteenth- and twentieth-century growth beyond the old port town. Its slopes, trees, monuments, and family plots make it a contemplative alternative to the busier historic core around King Street.
This is not a headline attraction, but it rewards travelers who like cemeteries as records of local history. Visit respectfully, walk slowly, and combine it with other west-side Alexandria stops if you want to see beyond the postcard version of Old Town.