DOG-FRIENDLY PARKS IN ALEXANDRIA, VA

Historic cobblestone paths wind through neighborhoods where federal workers, military families, and established residents share a city of 160,000 just across the Potomac from the nation's capital. Humid summers reach the upper 80s while winters dip to the mid-30s, with the region experiencing all four seasons distinctly. The city's waterfront location moderates temperature extremes slightly, though summer humidity can be intense. Spring cherry blossoms and fall foliage mark the transitions in this metro area that pulses with the rhythm of government cycles.