"Virginia, not Egypt" Alexandria by seagoingJLW

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Town Hall - Alexandria
Town Hall
The City of Alexandria

After living my entire life in New York City, my husband and I retired here in 1988. We came because our son lives in nearby Bethesda, Maryland. The picture above is the Alexandria City Hall.

Everyone has to understand that there is a misconception about Alexandria due to the US Post Office. The City of Alexandria is an independent city. But the Post Office calls some sections of Fairfax County Alexandria even though it is NOT part of the city. We live in the city. Kingstowne, Mount Vernon, etc. are NOT in the city of Alexandria.

We live in a large gated condo development called Watergate at Landmark. It's like living in a country club. We have every facility that you can think of. We have indoor and outdoor swimming pools. We have indoor and outdoor tennis courts. We also have a putting green, a volley ball court, basketball hoops, a jogging trail, gazebos for outdoor grilling plus other grills throughout the property. And--we are inside the beltway, very close to all the museums and monuments on the mall in Washington, DC.

Pros and Cons
  • Pros:There is much history to be seen in Old Town
  • Cons:Parking in Old Town can be difficult...not so in the rest of Alexandria.
  • In a nutshell:Alexandria is a Revolutionary Era city with half soties, landmark buildings, etc.
  • Last visit to Alexandria: Jan 2002
  • Intro Written Oct 11, 2002
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Inside - Alexandria Excellent French Cuisine Restaurants (19)

The food is excellent. This restaurant is family run. The interior is a bit dark, for the romantics. I prefer more... more travel advice

LOGO - Alexandria A Fun Way to Order Restaurants (19)

This is a new place that has already established a good reputation. There are 5 steps to ordering here. 1. Select the... more travel advice

Logo - Alexandria Great Daily Specials Restaurants (19)

this bistro has daily specials such as Half Price Hamburgers on Monday night, $.25 wing night on Tuesday, steamed crab... more travel advice

Chinese Food - Alexandria Inexpensive Chinese Buffet Restaurants (19)

This buffet is all encompassing. In addition to the familiar Chinese dishes (General Tzo, Egg Foo Yong, Dim Sum, Crab... more travel advice

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    kenHuocj's Profile Photo
    Jan 1, 2011 at 6:41 AM

    after the New Year is always Joan's Birthday, Best Wishes for the year ahead, much travels and more cruising for both of you. I will keep Bethesda in mind when visiting after Christmas next year ;-)))

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    Sep 21, 2006 at 11:52 AM

    The dinner theater has closed down - they are doing a major renevation of Foxchase Shopping Center (thank goodness!) and the West End was the first to go!

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    bruingirl's Profile Photo
    Jan 6, 2006 at 2:20 PM

    Happy Birthday! Greetings from sunny SoCal! You are so well traveled! I'm jealous!!!!

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    RickinDutch's Profile Photo
    Dec 2, 2005 at 5:39 PM

    Alexandria is a favorite spot of mine to take a break from DC. You have travelled well young lady - but I see Alaska has yet to be graced with your presence?

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    Karolina01's Profile Photo
    Jan 5, 2005 at 5:32 AM

    Happy happy birthday to you!!!!

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    dutch_anna's Profile Photo
    Apr 16, 2004 at 6:15 AM

    I vote for A, E, G (the red suit) and O :-) How are the twins now? Lovely pics on your "outside VT homepage"! I see, that I wrote this on the wrong page. Was meant to be on your homepage;)

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    thelittlevoice's Profile Photo
    Mar 9, 2004 at 4:57 AM

    great tips and pix.

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    b1bob's Profile Photo
    Jan 5, 2004 at 7:18 PM

    Nice new restaurant tips.

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    NunoF's Profile Photo
    Jan 5, 2004 at 1:41 AM

    happy birthday joan!!

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    Paolo-Italy's Profile Photo
    Sep 16, 2003 at 5:20 AM

    What a lovely town, and what good reaturants! But... eh eh eh... I'm sure i cook better than in Tempo or Landini's! ;-)

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