Alexandria, Virginia Travel Information

A Tale of Two Neighborhoods: Kalorama and Adams-Morgan The Yin-and-Yang neighborhoods of Kalorama and Adams–Morgan, where high society bumps up against Ethiopian restaurants and all-night dance clubs, crystallize the kind of contrast that makes D.C. such ... Washington, DC

Accokeek, Clinton, and Fort Washington National Park, MD According to early documentation by Captain John Smith, Accokeek is situated on the site of Moyanone, a Piscataway Indian village. While the village was burned in 1622, numerous artifacts have been un... Accokeek, MD

Aerospace Tour: Prince George's County, MD The entire span of American aerospace history is presented in all its richness and color in this day trip to Prince George’s County. From the first balloon ascent in America, to the training of the fi... Bladensburg, MD

Alexandria There is a town within sight of the nation’s capital that most everyone has heard of, yet only a few know about. Though located in the shadow of Washington DC, Alexandria is certainly not overshadowed... Alexandria, VA

Alexandria and Mount Vernon, VA: George's Beloved George Washington may have slept in a lot of places, but he always came home to his “beloved Alexandria. ”Who could blame him? For more than 250 years this lovely city on the Potomac has been capturin... Alexandria, VA

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Mount Vernon Trail Ramble: Alexandria to Mount Vernon (Distance: 0.5 mi) Alexandria is an explosion for the senses with its cacophony of sounds and stimulating sights. The timeless buildings and chatter of tourists contrast starkly to the tranquility and natural surroundin...

Alexandria, VA - Road Biking - length:18 mi

Rosemont Ramble (Distance: 0.9 mi) This is a sight-seeing figure eight of Alexandria that shows off both eighteenth-century Old Town and late-nineteenth-century historic neighborhoods. It is easily reached by Metro or bike paths from D...

Alexandria, VA - Road Biking - length:9.1 mi

Belle Haven to Dyke Marsh (Distance: 1.8 mi) Visit one of the area’s largest freshwater tidal marshes. Dyke Marsh is home to almost 400 plant species and is popular with birders.

Washington DC, VA - Hiking - length:3.5 mi

Belle Haven to Old Town (Distance: 1.8 mi) Follow the marshes along the Potomac River to Old Town Alexandria. Spend some time walking through the streets of this historic city before heading back on the Mount Vernon Trail. The hike can be done...

Washington DC, VA - Hiking - length:4.2 mi

South Arlington Ramble (Distance: 3.0 mi) This short ramble will give you the benefit of four trails and whisk you about what is a veritable commuting trail during the week. From the starting point down by Roosevelt Island, it climbs up into ...

Arlington, VA - Road Biking - length:18 mi

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Belle Haven Belle Haven Country Club Private Non-Equity, 18 holes 6643 yards, par 72 1.4 miles from center of Alexandria, Virginia

Henson Creek Henson Creek Golf Course Municipal, 9 holes 2444 yards, par 33 3.9 miles from center of Alexandria, Virginia

Red Army Navy Country Club Arlington Private Equity, 18 holes 3317 yards, par 36 4.0 miles from center of Alexandria, Virginia

White Army Navy Country Club Arlington Private Equity, 18 holes 3277 yards, par 36 4.0 miles from center of Alexandria, Virginia

Blue Army Navy Country Club Arlington Private Equity, 18 holes 3334 yards, par 36 4.0 miles from center of Alexandria, Virginia

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