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George Washington owned this 27-acre estate that is now home to the American Horticulture Society. Part of the manor dates to before the American Revolution, and visitors may explore the gracious mansion on self-guided tours. S... more
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A wedding present from George Washington to his adopted daughter, Eleanor Nelly Parke Custis, and her husband, Lawrence Lewis, Woodlawn was built between 1800 and 1805 on land originally part of the Mount Vernon estate. The hou... more
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Built during the waning days of Virginia's status as a British colony, this structure served not only as a place of worship but also as a gathering place for patriots during the Revolutionary War. George Washington's funeral se... more
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Designed by Frank Lloyd Wright, this modest home was built for the Pope family of Falls Church in 1942. Rescued from destruction by the National Trust for Historic Preservation, it was moved to its present location on the groun... more
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George Washington's affiliation with the Masons is remembered at this fascinating museum that features artifacts such as a Washington family Bible, the clock a doctor stopped when Washington died and a splendid Persian rug valu... more
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Located in the Torpedo Factory Art Center, the Alexandria Archaeology Museum contains artifacts culled from more than 150 sites and spanning over 10,000 years of human existence. The museum, part of the Office of Historic Alexa... more
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This center tracks the history of African-Americans in the Alexandria community from 1749 to the present. The small town, near the North-South line, is a fascinating microcosm of the larger trends that impacted the black commun... more
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This Greek-Revival building was built in 1839 as the intellectual and cultural center for the city of Alexandria . The first floor held a library, the second a lecture hall. The Civil War brought these activities to an end, and... more
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Fort Ward was a crucial part of the wide defensive system built around Washington during the Civil War. The fort stands in the swath of territory that Union troops captured from Virginia shortly after the state joined the Confe... more
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Long before the establishment of Washington, DC, Alexandria was a town centered in politics and commerce. The founding fathers often met here to discuss freedom and revolution. Visit Robert E. Lee's boyhood home and that of his... more
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Alexandria Travel Experiences
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Traffic, Heat, and Fireworks
The heat was getting to me as I parked my car (likely illegally) after quickly getting lost in the downtown D.C. area. I was coming... Continue reading »
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A Crazy Finish To Go With My Crazy Start!!
Anyone who read my first two entries knows I didn't have the easiest time getting over to Europe well the return was even worse!I, of cou... Continue reading »
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magnificent union station
9.14.06 12:41pm I’m sitting in Union Station in Washington, D.C. on the top floor of restaurant that has two floors right in the midd... Continue reading »
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DC It All!!
Day 2 in Washington has opened our eyes to what an amazing and historical city this actually is. We booked a bus tour (complete with guid... Continue reading »
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Inauguration
It takes more than one day to put together all the impressions from the Inauguration Day. My impressions of the magnitude of the very imp... Continue reading »
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Popular Alexandria Hotels
- Residence Inn by Marriott Alexandria- Old Town
- Morrison House Hotel - a Kimpton Hotel
- Old Town Hotel
- Hilton Alexandria Old Town
- Hampton Inn - Alexandria Old Town King St Metro
- Embassy Suites Alexandria Old Town
- Sheraton Suites Alexandria
- Hawthorn Suites Hotel Alexandria
- Best Western Mount Vernon
- Courtyard By Marriott Alexandria
Popular Alexandria Things to Do
- River Farm Garden Park
- Woodlawn Plantation
- Old Presbyterian Meeting House (The)
- Pope-Leighy House
- George Washington Masonic Memorial
- Alexandria Archaeology Museum
- Black History Resource Center
- Lyceum (The)
- Fort Ward Museum and Park
- Old Town Alexandria
