"Virginia, not Egypt" Alexandria by seagoingJLW
Alexandria Travel Guide: 523 reviews and 1,480 photos
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: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.
Reviews (33)
Excellent French Cuisine
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The food is excellent. This restaurant is family run. The interior is a bit dark, for the romantics. I prefer more... more travel advice
A Fun Way to Order
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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
Great Daily Specials
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this bistro has daily specials such as Half Price Hamburgers on Monday night, $.25 wing night on Tuesday, steamed crab... more travel advice
Inexpensive Chinese Buffet
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This buffet is all encompassing. In addition to the familiar Chinese dishes (General Tzo, Egg Foo Yong, Dim Sum, Crab... more travel advice
Travelogues (2)
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Written May 12, 2003
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My New Home Town
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Written May 12, 2003
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Watergate at Landmark -- Home
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Comments (53)
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 ;-)))
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!
Happy Birthday! Greetings from sunny SoCal! You are so well traveled! I'm jealous!!!!
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?
Happy happy birthday to you!!!!
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;)
great tips and pix.
Nice new restaurant tips.
happy birthday joan!!
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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