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SportsBaltimore Orioles Vs. Toronto Blue JaysCamden Yards6:35 PMMAY13MusicStanley Clarke BandBirchmere7:30 PM - MAY13MiscellaneousThe Nineteen 62 at CFG Bank Arena-HEARTCFG Bank Arena8:00 PMMAY13MiscellaneousFearless Club at CFG Bank Arena-HeartCFG Bank Arena8:00 PM
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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.
Education. Transportation. Notable people. In popular culture. Sister cities. See also. References. Further reading. Alexandria, Virginia. Coordinates: 38°49′13″N 77°03′01″W. Alexandria is an independent city in the northern region of the Commonwealth of Virginia, United States.
Things to Do in Alexandria, VA. Whether you’re spending a long weekend or making a day trip from Washington, D.C., you’re in for an unforgettable experience in Alexandria, Virginia, voted one of Travel + Leisure’s Best Cities in the U.S 2023and one of The South’s Best Cities 2024by Southern Living.
Dec 13, 2023 · Founded in 1749, Alexandria, Virginia, boasts a rich history and is one of my favorite destinations in Virginia (it is such a good weekend break!). Once home to George Washington, the city’s Old Town area showcases beautifully preserved 18th- and 19th-century architecture along the iconic King Street.
Jul 18, 2023 · Alexandria is a port city on the Mediterranean Sea in northern Egypt founded in 331 BCE by Alexander the Great. It was the site of the Pharos (lighthouse), one of the seven wonders of the ancient world, and the legendary Library of Alexandria and was once the most vital cultural center of the ancient world, rivaling even Athens, Greece.
01. |. 04. From Our Partners. Old Town Alexandria. Old Town is Alexandria’s beloved downtown and nationally designated historic district on the Potomac River waterfront. The King Street Mile and surrounding brick-lined sidewalks are studded with centuries-old architecture, historic attractionsand independent businesses.
Mar 22, 2024 · With more than 250 years of history and hospitality to its credit, Alexandria offers an array of historic and cultural attractions. Alexandria's many historic homes, churches, businesses and museums allow residents and visitors alike to experience the hand of the past that makes our city the charming and historic town it is today.
