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Inside Background
Tourist Board Info 
A portion of the City of Alexandria's website is dedicated to the information...
Last edited: 27 June 2006
Weather & When to Go 
Alexandria is a city of distinct seasons. Summers tend to be hot and humid...
Last edited: 27 June 2006
Business Travel 
Here is a list of some Alexandria Hotels particularly suited to the needs and...
Last edited: 04 December 2008
Recommended Reading 
Alexandria’s history goes way back to1654 when Royal Governor Richard Bennet...
Last edited: 28 July 2006
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Inside Transportation
Arriving & Departing 
Located right between Washington D.C. and the suburbs of Northern Virginia...
Last edited: 26 June 2006
Getting Around 
Walking is the best way to get around Old Town Alexandria, which is the main...
Last edited: 27 June 2006
Public Transportation 
Although most of Alexandria can be explored on foot, you'll likely want to...
Last edited: 03 December 2008
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Inside Things to Do
Events & Festivals 
The Alexandria Red Cross Waterfront Festival is a yearly favorite.  It's held...
Last edited: 27 June 2006
Shopping 
Old Town Alexandria is definitely a shopper's destination.  King St. runs...
Last edited: 03 December 2008
Sports & Activities 
Bikers should check out the Mount Vernon Trail.  This 18 mile trail runs south...
Last edited: 27 June 2006
The Performing Arts 
Alexandria boast a vibrant performing arts scene with great theater and music...
Last edited: 29 July 2006
Bike and Roll Alexandria 
Bike and Roll Alexandria offers rentals of Trek comfort hybrids from their...
Last edited: 30 September 2009
Torpedo Factory Art Center 
This 3-story industrial-looking building was a Naval torpedo factory...
Last edited: 16 October 2009
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Inside Dining Scene
Cheap Eats 
Alexandria  (especially Old Town) has many fine restaurants, lots of "white...
Last edited: 28 September 2007
Local Coffee Shops 
Besides the ubiquitous Starbucks, Alexandria has several local coffee shops par...
Last edited: 18 November 2007
West End 
Shooter McGee's - Neighborhood Tavern has been around for 30 years.  Located on...
Last edited: 13 October 2009
Buzz Bakery 
Located in Alexandria, Buzz is a coffee and bakery shop with a lounge that is...
Last edited: 20 August 2008
Cedar Knoll Inn 
Historic and colonial atmosphere, part of the restaurant is the original home...
Last edited: 13 July 2009
Flying Fish 
Formerly Siam 815, Flying Fish has developed a reputation for being a source of...
Last edited: 31 May 2006
RT's Restaurant 
RT's Restaurant was established in 1985 by Ralph T. Davis, therefore the name...
Last edited: 23 March 2007
Taverna Cretekou 
good food, services, price
Last edited: 01 October 2008
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Inside United States: For Foreign Visitors
Banks & Money 
Currency  The United States uses the United States dollar as its currency. The...
Last edited: 06 March 2009
Crossing the Border 
A little preparation will help simplify the process of entering the United...
Last edited: 31 July 2009
Emergencies 
Despite the best of intentions, accidents and illness happen when away from...
Last edited: 26 May 2009
Important Phrases 
American jargon diverges from the rest of the world's -- most notably from...
Last edited: 22 July 2009
Telephones 
General: The standard American telephone number is ten digits, such as (555...
Last edited: 08 August 2009
Tipping & Etiquette 
Reminder and Warning:  This information is highly contested, confusing by...
Last edited: 07 March 2009
Additional Motel Taxes 
In many states motels, hotels and innkeepers of any description are subject to...
Last edited: 08 September 2007
America 's Outdoors 
 As I was walking , That ribbon of highway, I saw above me that endless skyway...
Last edited: 24 October 2008
Bottle/Container Deposits 
Depending on where you travel to in the U.S. bottle/container deposit laws...
Last edited: 27 April 2009
Customs, Habits, and Etiquette 
Things NOT To Forget: Tipping: restaurant and bar menus indicate prices without...
Last edited: 25 August 2009
Discount Shopping  
A discount shopping trip in the United States can be a real bonanza for...
Last edited: 06 December 2008
Entry into the US from Canada 
Canadian citizens flying between a Canadian and American airport require a...
Last edited: 26 April 2009
Language and America 
  Anglophone Nations  United Kingdom On your first visit to the USA from the...
Last edited: 25 August 2009
Polite Manners 
Eye Contact In the United States, most people consider it polite, and a...
Last edited: 19 August 2009
Taxes 
Contents:  1. Understanding the "sales tax" on merchandise and food in the U.S...
Last edited: 23 September 2009
Traveling by Car in the US 
Most first-time visitors to the United States will go to typical tourist areas...
Last edited: 30 December 2009
Traveling with Children and Teens 
In the U.S., there are certain customs about the young that may differ from...
Last edited: 04 April 2009
US Customs 
Everyone who arrives in the United States is process by U.S. Customs and Border...
Last edited: 26 April 2009
Where to eat with kids. 
If you have young children and want to eat in a relaxed atmosphere there's...
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