• In 1948, Ellen Coolidge Burke became director. Burke brought bookmobile services to Alexandria, one of the first services in Virginia.
  • City of Alexandria, VA. ... Cable TV (Comcast / Xfinity). Drinking Water (Virginia American Water). Electricity (Dominion Energy).
  • Alexandria, Virginia, has been called magical, charming and one of the best places in the United States to visit during the Christmas season.
  • ^ "Tobacco to Tourism: Celebrating Alexandria's Scottish Heritage – "Dundee, Scotland: Alexandria's Sister City"". City Council, City of Alexandria, Virginia.
  • A fun fact that I learned — Alexandria was suppose to be a corner of a “square” shaped D.C. but became part of Northern Virginia, separated by the Potomac.
  • From Travel + Leisure and Money to Southern Living and Condé Nast Traveler, everybody is buzzing about Alexandria, Virginia.
  • Located in the northern US state of Virginia and influenced by Washington DC, which is just 7 miles away, the independent city of Alexandria covers 15.5 sq miles.
  • A fun place for tourists and locals alike is the Alexandria Black History Museum, which celebrates African American life in Virginia from 1607 to present day.
  • Browse our Romantic Weekend Getaways in Virginia guide for more ideas. 101 Callahan Drive, Alexandria, Virginia, Phone: 703-683-2007.
  • Alexandria, Virginia. A short Metro ride from Washington DC, Alexandria, Virginia is the perfect escape from the fast-paced capital.