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Alexandria, Virginia, is an independent city of Virginia. (Not in any county.) The city was founded in the mid-18th century as a tobacco, cotton, and trading seaport on the Potomac River. For a period of time, the city was a part of the District of Columbia, until returned to Virginia in 1846. During the Civil war, Alexandria was occupied by Federal forces as part of the defenses of Washington, DC. Today's Alexandria is a integral part of the Northern Virginia and Washington metropolitan region. Alexandria is a convenient base for the traveler visiting Washington, DC, and has historical sites of its own to see.
Famous residents have included George Washington and Robert E. Lee, who grew up in the city. Old Town, the city's historic core, preserves Colonial and Federal townhouses and many historic buildings and museums. There are also shops, restaurants and an active nightlife to be found along Old Town's brick streets. The Potomac river taxi also docks here and will take you to either Georgetown, DC or Mount Vernon, VA.
Famous residents have included George Washington and Robert E. Lee, who grew up in the city. Old Town, the city's historic core, preserves Colonial and Federal townhouses and many historic buildings and museums. There are also shops, restaurants and an active nightlife to be found along Old Town's brick streets. The Potomac river taxi also docks here and will take you to either Georgetown, DC or Mount Vernon, VA.
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Sep 03, 2006 – Dec 13, 2008
Well, I've been to Old Town Alexandria a couple of times now. Usually I bring my visitors here. It's a nice place for just strolling and window shopping. Only one metro stop away from where I live or a short drive. Walking down King street, which is the main street through Oldtown, is always nice. …
Aug 03, 2008
03 Aug 2008 This mini TB meet up happened rather suddenly, or maybe it didn’t. Andrea (missandrea81) and I have been chatting on TravBuddy, just as I chat with most of my friends here. I comment on her blogs, reviews and pictures regularly, we smiled and chatted back and forth an…
Aug 01, 1998 – May 12, 2008
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The Fall colors lasted a long time in 1999 along the path between Washington, DC and the Mount Vernon Estate adjacent to the Potomac River and George Washington Parkway. The bicycle path gives great access to this beutiful area in Alexandria, VA.
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