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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Alexandria,_VirginiaAlexandria, Virginia - Wikipedia

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   Alexandria is an independent city in the northern region of the Commonwealth of Virginia, United States. It lies on the western bank of the Potomac River approximately 7 miles (11 km) south of downtown Washington, D.C. Alexandria is the third-largest principal city of the Washington metropolitan area , which is part of the larger Washington ...

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3. visitalexandria.comVisit Alexandria | Hotels, Events & Things To Do

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   Stroll Old Town Alexandria’s King Street mile to find more than 200 independent restaurants and boutiques plus intimate historic museums and new happenings at the waterfront. Alexandria is the perfect home base for your D.C. vacation and an unforgettable getaway of its own.

4. www.britannica.com › place › Alexandria-VirginiaAlexandria | Historic City, Port & Suburb of Washington DC

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   Sep 5, 2024 · Alexandria, city, adjoining Arlington and Fairfax counties, northern Virginia, U.S. It lies on the Potomac River (there bridged at the Maryland state line), 6 miles (10 km) south of the District of Columbia. A fort was built on the site in 1676 to defend the area from attacks by Susquehannock.

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5. www.virginia.org › regions › northern-virginiaAlexandria - Virginia Is For Lovers

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   Alexandria is located in the northeastern tip of the Northern Virginia region on the banks of the Potomac River. Just across from Washington, D.C., Alexandria sits in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria Metropolitan Statistical Area.

6. www.visittheusa.com › destination › alexandriaAlexandria, Virginia: Colonial Culture and Waterfront Charm -...

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   • Exploring historic Old Town Alexandria’s shops, restaurants and museums. K. Summerer/Visit Alexandria.
   • Admiring the view of the Washington Monument and Lincoln Memorial from the water taxi. K. Summerer/Visit Alexandria.
   • Taking a break at the marina after a bike ride on the Mount Vernon Trail. R. Kennedy/Visit Alexandria.
   • Outdoor dining in historic Old Town. C. Davidson/Visit Alexandria.

7. www.travelandleisure.com › what-to-do-in-alexandria-virginiaWhat to Eat, See, and Do in Alexandria, Virginia - Travel

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   Oct 15, 2022 · Just across the Potomac River from Washington, D.C., Alexandria is the perfect home base for a trip to the nation's capital or a place to spend a few days after touring Washington's monuments and...

8. www.tripadvisor.in › Attractions-g30226-ActivitiesTHE 30 BEST Places to Visit in Alexandria (UPDATED 2024) -...

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   Places to Visit in Alexandria. Check out must-see sights and activities: Old Town, Tall Ship Providence, Historic Sites, Theatres. For personalised recommendations, try our AI trip-planning product. Build your trip.