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Phillip Richard Fendell built this mansion in 1785. Light Horse Harry Lee, an American Revolutionary War hero, was a frequent visitor, as was his good friend George Washington. It was here that Harry Lee wrote the immortal word... more
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From beneath the 90-foot (30-meter) portico of Mount Vernon, visitors can gaze across an expanse of sloping lawn to the Potomac River, a mile wide, as its flows past George Washington's home. Costumed guides narrate the history... more
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… Wing…I guess we’ll have to see! We drove out to Mount Vernon for a tour of George Washington’s home… continue reading »
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Looking for a great place to eat? Or just hang out with your friends? Majestic Café is the place you want to go! Enjoy the variety of entrees of Virginia ham, crackers, deep fried chickpea fritters with a green-yogurt sauce, sa... more
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This Alexandria dinner theater presents popular Broadway-style productions, featuring musicals, comedies and mysteries. West End is among the largest of the area dinner theaters and offers table service to accompany its adult p... more
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Forget your diet and dig into the house favorites like Charleston Chicken with shrimp and sausage or Low Country Shortcake. Lighter fare includes Blackened Catfish with wonderful southern side dishes of creamy mashed potatoes,... more
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Cameron Run Regional Park is located across the river from Washington in Alexandria . The main attraction is the fantastic water park with a wavepool, 3-flume waterslide, water playground, lap lanes and raft rental. There is al... more
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This sturdy redbrick Georgian-style church, in continuous use since 1773, would be an important national landmark even if its two most distinguished members were not George Washington and Robert E. Lee. Washington and ot... more
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Alexandria Travel Experiences
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The Smithsonian and other museums etc.
Today we went our separate ways to take in the museums which interested us personally.Jane - I started with the Native American Museum.&n... 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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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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Moonlight Monuments and Ben's Chili Bowl
Stephanie and I started the day by doing something we had never done before while traveling: intentional exercise. We laced u... Continue reading »
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Dubya's house..
We arrived following another comfortable amtrak journey, to the capital of the US, Washington DC. Neither of us knew what to expect from... 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
