Discover cannabis culture in Alexandria, VA

Located on the Potomac River, just south of Washington, D.C., Alexandria is best known for its Old Town with brick sidewalks and well-preserved 18th- and 19th-century buildings. Both locals and visitors will find Alexandria compact and walkable, unlike newer cities of this size. Find specialty shops and local boutiques lining King Street. Don’t miss all of the history available in Alexandria. You can check out where the founding fathers used to dine, Gadsby’s Tavern, now a museum with period objects and photographs. Want even more? Check out the George Washington Masonic National Memorial, Little Theatre of Alexandria, Lee-Fendall House, and more. Feel like getting out into nature? Be sure to head to the Mount Vernon Trail, a popular jogging and biking path right off the Potomac River. If you’re visiting Alexandria near the holidays, be sure to catch the Scottish Christmas Walk, a yearly festival celebrating the city’s Scottish heritage and a fundraiser for social services.

On July 1, 2021, marijuana was legalized for adults over 21 in Virginia. Now, adults can possess up to one ounce (28.3 grams) and grow up to four marijuana plants per household (not per person)! Please remember that it is illegal to use cannabis publicly and can only be used on private property with the owner's permission. It is illegal to buy or sell marijuana, including seeds, within the state. This means that you cannot purchase cannabis products or flower in Virginia, but the law states that sales will begin on January 1, 2024. Check back with us for updates on Virginia cannabis laws. Your best bet for buying weed legally within the state is to get a Virginia Medical Marijuana card and purchase from a state-licensed medical dispensary.

Alexandria Resources:

• https://www.alexandriava.gov/substance-abuse-prevention/marijuana