Location

Alexandria is recognized for its early-American architecture, hotels, boutiques, restaurants and historic sites, especially Old Town, on the Potomac River. It is the oldest section of Alexandria, laid out in 1749.

Old Town Alexandria's Market Square has one of the nation's oldest continually operating farmer's markets, and on Saturday mornings visitors will find themselves on a bustling plaza where local farmers and artists have been selling their products since 1753. It is said that George Washington sent his produce from Mount Vernon to be sold at the Farmer's Market.

Cultural attractions in Alexandria are many and diverse. They include The Alexandria African American Heritage Park, Alexandria Archaeology Museum, Friendship Firehouse, Gadsby's Tavern Museum and Historic Alexandria History Center & Museum Store.

Alexandria has a park system of nearly 950 acres distributed across 70 major parks and 30 recreation centers for residents and visitors to enjoy.