Alexandria Travel Guide

 
by Yaqui
 
  •   Alexandria
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      February sunrise in Alexandria
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  •   Off The Beaten Path
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      Confederate Statue, Old Town
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Pro

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 A wonderful city filled with our countries history! 


Con

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 The traffic, the prices at some businesses, and being overrun by tourists. 


In a nutshell

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 Historical, but very urban funky. 

 

Explore Alexandria

Things to Do  

History Making Meeting Places

History Making Meeting Places, Alexandria

 lmkluque Says:  The Old Presbyterian Meeting House seen today was built after a fire destroyed the original building in 1835. Though this was and is an active church it is called "Meeting House" as a reference to the time when all other religious congregations, except the Church of England,... 

Once torpedoes, now paintings

Once torpedoes, now paintings, Alexandria

 Rich62 Says:  Visit the Torpedo Factory Art Gallery down on the waterfront. Its free.This used to be a torpedo factory from the end of WWI through WWII. In fact, after the war this building housed the official transcripts of the Neuremberg Trials! Later they were transferred to the... 

Hotels  

Lorien Hotel & Spa - a Kimpton Hotel

 1 Review and 646 Opinions  King Street, the heart of Old Town Alexandria has numerous higher-end hotels for travelers to chose... 

Morrison House

 1 Review and 421 Opinions  My stay at the Morrison House Hotel was wonderful. The room was beautiful, amenities were great, and... 

Restaurants  

Gadsby's Tavern Restaurant: A Step Back In Time

Gadsby's Tavern Restaurant: A Step Back In Time, Alexandria

 lmkluque Says:  Straight out of the 18th century, costumed servers entertaining with toasts, songs and humor, hard wood floors, hurrican lamps on the walls and period music playing in the background, gives the feeling that George Washington and his wife Martha can walk in at any second! We... 

Pop's Old Fashioned Ice Cream: Cheesecake Ice Cream

Pop's Old Fashioned Ice Cream: Cheesecake Ice Cream, Alexandria

 cjg1 Says:  Pop's is an old fashioned ice cream shop. They have a large variety of homemade ice cream in a variety of flavors. They also make sundaes, root beer flots, egg creams and have frozen yogurt. The ice cream flavors of the day are posted on a board above the counter with... 

Nightlife  

Tiffany Tavern - King Street, Old Town

Tiffany Tavern - King Street, Old Town, Alexandria

 Ewingjr98 Says:  The first time I walked down King Street from the Metro to Murphy's Irish Pub I noticed the live music at the Tiffany Tavern, a small hole-in-the-wall pub. Weeks late we finally decided to stop in because it was a cold evening and we needed some warmth. The live music also... 

Transportation  

Parking is Prime!!

Parking is Prime!!, Alexandria

 Yaqui Says:  Like most very old historical cities, the parking is prime. So you need to know where you can park. There are some that vary from $5.00 to $12.00 (ouch) or metered parking. You may get lucky parking along the street. Did I say lucky?......lol!! There is parking lot that is... 

Free Trolley Ride

Free Trolley Ride, Alexandria

 zanzooni Says:  The Kings Street Trolley seems like an institution. It's been around for ever it seems, but it hasn't. It's debut was in 2008. It's a great way to get around Old Town and it takes you to the King Street Metro, as well as the Potomac waterfront. There are about 20 stops, and... 

Shopping  

King Street Corridor to Shopping: Trendy Shops

King Street Corridor to Shopping: Trendy Shops, Alexandria

 Yaqui Says:  In the old town and in the new part of the downtown area, you will find loads of wonderful little shops with common and unique items. Just take the time to stroll around the various streets, namely around the King street and Market square. They were lots of people milling... 

Eclectic Nature garden shop - Del Ray, Alexandria

Eclectic Nature garden shop - Del Ray, Alexandria, Alexandria

 Ewingjr98 Says:  This is a funky store that is half garden shop and half funky home decoration store. We visited for the garden shop, which has an OK selection of plants, but nothing like the big stores. They also have a few tools and outdoor decorations. One of the cool things outside is... 

Local Customs  

American BBQ: An Historical Social Event

American BBQ: An Historical Social Event, Alexandria

 lmkluque Says:  Socializing is a popular way to relax, getting to know people, and to conduct business. Obviously Alexandria has historically been a magnet for this pass time and the custom has perservered through the centruies.One of the most relaxing ways of socializing is to have a BBQ... 

Warnings and Dangers  

Warning! History Bug May Bite!

Warning! History Bug May Bite!, Alexandria

 lmkluque Says:  Alexandria is a charming town, especially the compact Old Town Alexandria where I spent most of my time. It is full of boutiques, restaurants, antique shops and theaters as well as historic sites that played a role in the development of the creation of the U.S.A.Something as... 

Guard Samoyed on Duty

Guard Samoyed on Duty, Alexandria

 Yaqui Says:  I just posted this for fun. While exploring beautiful Alexandria, we walked pass this business who is very proud of their Guard Samoyed. If you look at his paws their wrapped behind his ears. I just thought this was cute.Alexandria Visitor Center221 King Street Alexandria,... 

Off The Beaten Path  

Christ Church Historical Markers

Christ Church Historical Markers, Alexandria

 Yaqui Says:  The Markers Reads:Christ ChurchHas beeen designated a Registered National Historic LandmarkUnder the proveision of the hsitoric sites Act of August 21, 1935 this site possesses exceptional value in coommemorating or illustrating the history of the United StatesU.S.... 

Ramsay House Marker

Ramsay House Marker, Alexandria

 Yaqui Says:  The Ramsay House Inscription. Owned by William Ramsay, a founder of Alexandria in July, 1749, and first Mayor. Restored by the City of Alexandria in 1956 and dedicated to the memory of Mrs. Robert Miller Reese (Rebecca Ramsay) (1870–1955), great-great-granddaughter of... 

Favorites  

Washington Sat and Worshipped Here!

Washington Sat  and Worshipped Here!, Alexandria

 lmkluque Says:  This modest colonial style building is the Episcopal Christ Church, in Old Town Alexandra, where George Washington and Robert E. Lee worshipped. The interior is just as modest and it is possible to sit in the pew where a plaque identifies which each of these men used.... 

An Historical Town!

An Historical Town!, Alexandria

 lmkluque Says:  Alexandria offeres a view of the past in it's rustic "Old Town" area. Cobbled streets, old brick buildings and landmarks of great historical interest can be revisited, bringing back an image which reminds us of the Revolution and the reason for creating this Nation. Driving... 

Historical Buildings Still Standing

Historical Buildings Still Standing, Alexandria

 lmkluque Says:  It was interesting to see the18th century brick buildings which are predominate in Alexandria.It is hard to describe the feeling of driving through Old Town Alexandria, especially to a person coming from another country, one who didn't grow up learning about the creation of... 

Gadsby Tavern Museum

Gadsby Tavern Museum, Alexandria

 lmkluque Says:  Gadsby's Tavern Museum 134 North Royal Street.John Gadsby owned this tavern, between 1796-1808, consisting of two buildings, one Georgian, 1785 and the other, Federal 1792. Gadsby combined these buildings to create a gentleman's tavern. George Washington, Thomas Jefferson,... 

Flowers of Mount Vernon

Flowers of Mount Vernon, Alexandria

 cjg1 Says:  Mt Vernon has a wonderful variety of plants and flowers across the massive property. Personally, I think the property has some of the best flowers I have seen in recent years that rival some Botanical Gardens I have visited. The flowers are at their best and most colorful in... 

Grand Magnolia Trees of Mount Vernon

Grand Magnolia Trees of Mount Vernon, Alexandria

 cjg1 Says:  One of the many things I enjoy about Mount Vernon is the large Magnolia trees on the property. The trees are massive and provide excellent shade in the hot summer months of Virginia; maybe this is the reason for why they were first planted here; it can be unbelievable hot in... 

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