Alexandria, Virginia is an independent city located along the Potomac River, six miles south of downtown Washington, DC. The historic center of Alexandria, known as Old Town, is the third oldest historic district in the United States. The charming neighborhood contains more than 4,200 historic buildings dating back to the 18th and 19th centuries, including homes, churches, museums, shops, small businesses and restaurants. Alexandria is the center of nightlife in Northern Virginia and is a popular destination for tourists as well as residents of the DC/Capital region.
Neighborhoods within Alexandria
Old Town, Del Ray, Arlandria and West End
Location
Alexandria is located north of I-95, south of I-395 and west of Route 1. See an
Alexandria Demographics
According to the 2000 census, the City of Alexandria is home to 128,283 residents. The race breakdown is as follows: White: 59.8%; Black: 22.5%; Asian: 5.7%; Hispanic/Latino: 14.7%. Population under age 18: 16.8%; 65 and over: 9%; Median household income: $ 56,054 (1999); Persons below poverty level 8.9% (1999).
Alexandria Transportation
Metro Stations: King Street, Braddock Road, Eisenhower Avenue and Van Dorn
DASH Bus Service: The Alexandria Transit Company provides bus service within the City of Alexandria, and connects with Metrobus, Metrorail, Virginia Railway Express, and all local bus systems.
Amtrak: Alexandria’s Union Station, 110 Callahan Drive, located in Old Town, Alexandria next to the King Street Metro. 1-800-USA-RAIL.
Virginia Railway Express (VRE): Alexandria’s Union Station, 110 Callahan Drive, next to the King Street Metro. Commuter rail service is available from Northern Virginia to Alexandria, Crystal City and downtown Washington, DC. 1-800-RIDE-VRE.
Parking in Old Town Alexandria
On-street parking and public parking garages are available.
Attractions in Alexandria
George Washington National Masonic Memorial
Torpedo Factory Art Center
Birchmere Music Hall
Alexandria Black History Museum
Alexandria Archaeology Museum
Fort Ward Museum and Historic Park
Friendship Firehouse Museum
Gadsby’s Tavern
The Lyceum
Christ Church
The Little Theatre
Robert E. Lee’s Boyhood Home
Carlyle House
Stabler-Leadbeater Apothecary Museum
Oronoco Bay Park
Alexandria Sightseeing Tours
There are a variety of fun sightseeing tours of Alexandria available including cruises on the Potomac River, horse drawn carriage rides, ghost tours, and historic walking tours.
Hotels in Alexandria
Alexandria is an interesting place to visit and with its convenient access to Washington, DC, the area is a great option of a place to stay while visiting the nation’s capital.
Alexandria’s Festivals and Parades
George Washington Birthday Parade
Alexandria Waterfront Festival
Alexandria Summer Concerts
Alexandria Comcast Film Festival
Alexandria Guitar Festival
Alexandria Festival of the Arts
Scottish Christmas Walk Parade
Holiday Boat Parade of Lights
First Night Alexandria
Local Web Sites and Resources
Historic Alexandria
City of Alexandria
Alexandria Chamber of Commerce