Alexandria was founded in 1649 by a Scottish market, and the city soon became a bustling port where tobacco and other raw materials from the Colonies were exported to Europe. The rich history of Alexandria is still alive and well in the city’s original district, now referred to as Old Town. Listed in the National Register of Historic Places and National Trust, Old Town is a pedestrian-friendly neighborhood along the Potomac River that boasts many diverse shops, coffee shops, boutiques and restaurants. Many of the buildings in Old Town display the early architectural styles of the city including Colonial, Federal and Victorian influences.
Other neighborhoods in Alexandria have their own unique charm that has evolved over the centuries. Rosemont was designed to be an upscale community in the early 1900s with wide, tree-lined streets and large, elegant homes. Many of these homes have been restored or renovated to maintain the neighborhood’s traditional appeal. Further north is the community of Del Ray, which is the city’s main commercial district running along Mount Vernon Avenue. Fine restaurants, bakeries, cafes and other small businesses have moved into the area to help with revitalization efforts. Del Ray used to be home for railroad employees working at the former Potomac Yard, but many young people as well as professionals give the community its pleasant diversity.
More international flavor can be found in Arlandria, a small neighborhood tucked between Arlington and Alexandria. Many of the people living in Arlandria come from a village in El Salvador, and locals often refer to the neighborhood by the village’s name – Chirilagua. Another popular neighborhood in Alexandria is Eisenhower Valley. Home to the United States Patent & Trade Office, many federal employees work in Eisenhower Valley and can easily walk to Hoffman Town Center, which has restaurants and a movie theater. Residents in Alexandria can also enjoy the city’s extensive parks district. These parks offer a wide array of facilities for public use, such as the miniature golf course and wave pool at Cameron Run Regional Park.
Getting around Alexandria is made simple by a vast public transportation system. In addition to Metro (Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority) train and bus lines, and local DASH bus stops, the city is served by the King Street Trolley, Amtrak, Virginia Commuter Railway, numerous highways and streets. The Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport is also located several miles north in Arlington, which offers more direct flights to more than 70 domestic and international destinations. Alexandria also has upscale shopping at Landmark Plaza Mall and exhibits on military history at Fort Ward Museum and Park.
For more information about Alexandria, visit www.visitalexandriava.com or www.alexandriava.gov.
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