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Welcome to Alexandria, Virginia.
Alexandria is an independent city in the Commonwealth of Virginia. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 128,284. It is located on the west bank of the Potomac River, six miles south of downtown Washington, DC.
Alexandria is home to numerous associations, charities, and non-profit organizations including the national headquarters of groups such as the Salvation Army.
The Old Town district of Alexandria, Virginia as seen from the observation deck of the George Washington Masonic National Memorial. Photo by Ben Schumin on March 8, 2003.
The historic center of Alexandria is known as Old Town. It is a major draw for tourists and those seeking nightlife. Like Old Town, many Alexandria neighborhoods are high-income suburbs of Washington D.C.
Alexandria landmarks include the George Washington Masonic National Memorial (also known as the Masonic Temple), Gadsby's Tavern, Christ Church, the Little Theatre, the Torpedo Factory art studio complex, Market Square, Robert E. Lee's boyhood home, the John Carlyle House and the Virginia Theological Seminary. In 2005, Alexandria became one of the first cities of its size to offer free wireless internet access to some of its residents and visitors.
The City of Alexandria, first known as Belle Haven, was named in honor of John Alexander, who in the last quarter of the 17th century had bought the land on which the city now stands from Robert Howison; the first settlement here was made in 1695. Alexandria was laid out in 1749 and was incorporated in 1779.
Old Town, in the eastern and southeastern areas of Alexandria and on the Potomac River, is the oldest section of the city, originally laid out in 1749, and is a historic district. Old Town is chiefly known for its historic (and expensive) town houses, its art galleries and antique shops, and its restaurants and nightlife, although it is in reality a diverse area that includes substantial public housing. Old Town is laid out on a grid plan of substantially square blocks.
The city has a distributed park system with approximately 950 acres spread across 70 major parks and 30 recreation centers of which Chinquapin is one the largest, offering facilities for swimming, tennis, racquetball and other sports. The city also organizes several sports leagues throughout the year including volleyball, softball and basketball. Alexandria is also unusual in that Cameron Run Regional Park includes a water park with a wave pool and water slides, as well as a miniature golf course and batting cages - facilities usually operated by private companies. A portion of the Mount Vernon Trail, a popular bike path, runs through Old Town near the Potomac River. There is also a line of parks stretching along the Alexandria waterfront from end to end which is largely unbroken.
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Local daily news in Alexandria:
DISA office to manage mobile devices, online app store
The Defense Information Systems Agency has opened a program office that will focus on managing Defense Department mobile devices and the applications that run on them.
Truckload Carriers Association and CarriersEdge Announce ...
Alexandria, Va. After months of nominations, interviews, and scoring, the Truckload Carriers Association and CarriersEdge are proud to announce the 2012 winners of Best Fleets to Drive For , a survey and contest that identifies North American for-hire trucking companies that provide the best workplace experiences for their drivers.
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Your child's lunch at school is about to get healthier. Government officials are announcing new nutrition standards for school meals.
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Places of interest:
Huntington, VA (1.6 miles), Belle Haven, VA (2.7 miles), Groveton, VA (3.1 miles), Rose Hill, VA (3.2 miles), Bailey's Crossroads, VA (4.6 miles), Hybla Valley, VA (4.8 miles), Arlington, VA (5.1 miles), Forest Heights, MD (5.1 miles).
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Hotels in Alexandria
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Sheraton Pentagon South Hotel
4641 KENMORE AVENUE - Alexandria, VA, US 22304
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Radisson Old Town Alexandria
901 NORTH FAIRFAX - Alexandria, VA, US 22314
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Days Inn Alexandria
110 SOUTH BRAGG STREET - Alexandria, VA, US 22312
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Comfort Inn Mount Vernon
7212 RICHMOND HIGHWAY - Alexandria, VA, US 22306
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Comfort Inn Alexandria
5716 S VAN DORN ST - Alexandria, VA, US 22310
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Days Inn Alexandria South
6100 RICHMOND HWY - Alexandria, VA, US 22303
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Hilton Alexandria Mark Center
5000 SEMINARY ROAD - Alexandria, VA, US 22311
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Washington Suites Alexandria
100 S Reynolds Street Alexandria Va 22304
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Relais Chateaux Morrison House
116 SOUTH ALFRED STREET - Alexandria, VA, US 22314
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Comfort Inn Landmark
6254 DUKE ST - Alexandria, VA, US 22312
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Executive Club Suites Alexandria
610 BASHFORD LANE - Alexandria, VA, US 22314
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Sheraton Stes Old Town Alexandr
801 N Saint Asaph St Alexandria Va 22314
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Hawthorn Suites
420 N. VAN DORN STREET - Alexandria, VA, US 22304
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Courtyard Alexandria
2700 EISENHOWER AVE - Alexandria, VA, US 22314
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Econo Lodge Mt Vernon
8849 RICHMOND HWY - Alexandria, VA, US 22309
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Hampton Inn Old Town
5821 Richmond Highway
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Extendedstay Alexandria
205 North Breckinridge Place Alexandria Va 22312
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Inns Of Virginia - Alexandria
99 SOUTH BRAGG STREET - Alexandria, VA, US 22312
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Red Roof Washington Alexandria
5975 RICHMOND HIGHWAY - Alexandria, VA, US 22303
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Travelodge Alexandria
700 North Washington St., Alexandria, VA 22314
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