The Life You Want
Live where you vacation—while pursuing your dreams. Alexandria is an amazing place to live, work, and make your mark.
Small-town feel, big-city perks.
350+Lakes
People come from all over to visit our beautiful lakes, but those of us who live here are the lucky ones.
A Historic Downtown
Our quaint downtown is bustling with restaurants and shops—and we’ve got plenty of room for you to add more.
Easy to Get to, Hard to Leave
The Cities are just two hours away—but you’ll probably discover you’ve got everything you need, right in town.
NonstopFun
When you’re not on the lake, you can enjoy miles of trails and parks with year-round activities indoors and out.
GreatFood
We’ve got everything from upscale eateries to fast-food joints to wineries, breweries, pubs, and cafes.
“It’s a great-sized community. Everything about it feels so personal.”
Travis Lang, Mechanical Engineer at Douglas Machine
