On the Potomac River within eyesight of Washington, D.C., Alexandria, VA is nationally recognized for its rich history and beautifully preserved 18th- and 19th-century architecture.
Founded in 1749 and boasting the nation’s third oldest historic district, Alexandria hums with a cosmopolitan feel. 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.
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The Old Town Farmers' Market is the oldest farmers' market in the country held continuously at the same site. George Washington sent his produce from Mount Vernon to be sold at our Farmers' Market. Today, the market offers residents of and visitors to Alexandria a way to reconnect to the past while participating in an ongoing local and national tradition. During the peak season, there are more than 70 vendors offering fruits and vegetables, hot prepared foods, meat, poultry, cheeses, breads, pastries, fresh pasta, pickled vegetables, cut flowers, potted plants, soaps, jewelry, and art.
The Market is open every Saturday, rain or shine, 7:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Mount Vernon is an American landmark and former plantation of Founding Father, commander of the Continental Army in the Revolutionary War, and the first president of the United States George Washington and his wife, Martha. The estate is on the banks of the Potomac River 10 miles south of Alexandria, Virginia.
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When was the last time you made a memory in DC?
Imagine this: A captivating morning paddle on the Potomac River. An afternoon spent roaming the halls of a Smithsonian museum. An evening enjoying one of DC’s iconic sports teams. A monumental meal at a Michelin-starred restaurant.
No matter how you spend your time in the nation’s capital, you're sure to leave with lifelong memories.
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Loudoun County features more than 50 wineries and tasting rooms on rolling hills and cliff-edged slopes, views as sumptuous as the Viognier. Cab Franc, Petit Verdot and Norton grape varietals are to the fore.
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The Beltway Beer Trail is currently the largest beer trail in the Virginia, showcasing 25 different breweries located in Fairfax, Prince William, Manassas, Alexandria, Falls Church and Arlington.
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