Alexandria Travel Information
Alexandria, perched on the edge of the Potomac River, is a town of cobblestone streets, colonial history and outdoor adventure. The town, on the outskirts of Washington, D.C., is one of the oldest port cities in the United States. Centuries-old buildings along cobblestone streets house restaurants, jazz clubs and shops in the Old Town. Over 4,000 homes and buildings in Old Town such as Gadsby’s Tavern Museum where George Washington and Thomas Jefferson were patrons are preserved in Alexandria. Alexandria’s restored waterfront, once a ship-building center, is now home to riverside parks and boat tours. Also on the riverfront is Torpedo Factory Art Center. Once a factory making casings for torpedoes, the center is now an art co-op. Enjoy the salty flavor of the waterfront by sailing on the Potomac from Alexandria Marina. Bikers and hikers will want to try the 18.5 mile Mount Vernon Trail which follows the Potomac River south to George Washington’s home, Mount Vernon. Along the way, stop at Jones Point Park to visit a 19th century lighthouse. The 22-mile Alexandria Heritage Tour has stops at historic parks and museums throughout the city. Alexandria is eight miles from Washington, D.C., right off the Capitol Beltway (I-95 and I-495), exit 1-B.
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