Founded in 1749, Alexandria is one of our nation's oldest and
most beautiful historic seaports. Located along the Potomac
River just across from our nations capitol, Alexandria is a
destination for shopping and dining, history and culture, arts
& antiques, and festivals throughout the year.
Its tree-lined side streets are home to period architecture
and picturesque gardens. Museums and historic buildings
including: Carlyle House Historic Park, Gadsby's Tavern
Museum, Stabler-Leadbeater Apothecary Museum ,
Christ Church, Lee-Fendall House Museum ,
Friendship Firehouse and The Lyceum: Alexandria's
History Museum are easily found along or just off King
Street stretching eastward from the historic George
Washington Masonic National Memorial to the waterfront.
Visit www.FunSide.com for a complete guide to Alexandria,
the Fun Side of the Potomac!
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