Guidebook for Alexandria

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Guidebook for Alexandria

Parks & Nature

This beautiful trail along the Potomac River is a wildlife preserve. There is a pair of nesting bald eagles that can be seen most days. Water fowl abound and sometimes you can catch sight of deer, fox and beaver.
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Dyke Marsh Wildlife Preserve
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This beautiful trail along the Potomac River is a wildlife preserve. There is a pair of nesting bald eagles that can be seen most days. Water fowl abound and sometimes you can catch sight of deer, fox and beaver.

Food Scene

Landinis has wonderful Italian food and a lively bar for the older crowd. It is expensive, but worth a splurge.
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Landini Brothers Restaurant
115 King St
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Landinis has wonderful Italian food and a lively bar for the older crowd. It is expensive, but worth a splurge.
The Warehouse has excellent cajun inspired food. You have to try the she crab soup, the absolute best in the world!
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The Warehouse
214 King St
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The Warehouse has excellent cajun inspired food. You have to try the she crab soup, the absolute best in the world!

Drinks & Nightlife

There are numerous bars in Old Town. Why not a pub crawl?
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Old Town
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There are numerous bars in Old Town. Why not a pub crawl?

Sightseeing

John Carlyle was one of the original cartel that founded Alexandria City. The cartel included John Ramsey whose home is now Alexandria's visitors center. The Carlyle house has a fascinating history and the docent led tours give great insight into 18th century life in Virginia.
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Carlyle House
121 N Fairfax St
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John Carlyle was one of the original cartel that founded Alexandria City. The cartel included John Ramsey whose home is now Alexandria's visitors center. The Carlyle house has a fascinating history and the docent led tours give great insight into 18th century life in Virginia.
Marjorie Merriweather Post, heiress to the Postum Cereal (later General Foods) fortune, collected French and Russian treasures which she incorporated into her everyday life at Hillwood. See the largest collection of Faberge items outside of Russia. There are beautiful grounds and gardens and a nice cafe for lunch. Check it out on line for hours and special exhibits.
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Hillwood Estate, Museum & Gardens
4155 Linnean Ave NW
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Marjorie Merriweather Post, heiress to the Postum Cereal (later General Foods) fortune, collected French and Russian treasures which she incorporated into her everyday life at Hillwood. See the largest collection of Faberge items outside of Russia. There are beautiful grounds and gardens and a nice cafe for lunch. Check it out on line for hours and special exhibits.
A trip to the DC area would not be complete without a visit to the National Mall. Check out the new African American Museum ( tickets may still be difficult to get), The Capitol building tour, The White House , etc.
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Парк Национальная аллея
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A trip to the DC area would not be complete without a visit to the National Mall. Check out the new African American Museum ( tickets may still be difficult to get), The Capitol building tour, The White House , etc.

Arts & Culture

Mt Vernon is a must see when visiting Alexandria. Interpreters transport you to the 18th century . Even if George Washington hadn't been the first president his home and farm are a wonderful window into the past.
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Маунт-Вернон Джорджа Вашингтона
3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Hwy
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Mt Vernon is a must see when visiting Alexandria. Interpreters transport you to the 18th century . Even if George Washington hadn't been the first president his home and farm are a wonderful window into the past.

Essentials

Giant food is about a 10 minute walk from our house. The shopping center also includes Starbucks, Panera Bread, an ABC store and a nail salon.
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Giant Food
2501 9th Rd S
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Giant food is about a 10 minute walk from our house. The shopping center also includes Starbucks, Panera Bread, an ABC store and a nail salon.