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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: June 27, 2006
Weather & When to Go 
Alexandria is a city of distinct seasons. Summers tend to be hot and humid...
Last edited: June 27, 2006
Business Travel 
Here is a list of some Alexandria Hotels particularly suited to the needs and...
Last edited: December 04, 2008
Recommended Reading 
Alexandria’s history goes way back to1654 when Royal Governor Richard Bennet...
Last edited: July 28, 2006
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Inside Transportation
Arriving & Departing 
Located right between Washington D.C. and the suburbs of Northern Virginia...
Last edited: June 26, 2006
Getting Around 
Walking is the best way to get around Old Town Alexandria, which is the main...
Last edited: June 27, 2006
Public Transportation 
Although most of Alexandria can be explored on foot from the Waterfront at King...
Last edited: September 13, 2010
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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: December 10, 2012
Shopping 
 Old Town Alexandria is definitely a shopper's destination.  King St. runs...
Last edited: September 14, 2010
Sports & Activities 
Bikers should check out the Mount Vernon Trail.  This 18 mile trail runs south...
Last edited: June 27, 2006
The Performing Arts 
Alexandria boast a vibrant performing arts scene with great theater and music...
Last edited: July 29, 2006
Old Town 
Old Town Alexandria is a great place to live, work or visit. It was founded in...
Last edited: September 25, 2010
Torpedo Factory Art Center 
This 3-story industrial-looking building was a Naval torpedo factory...
Last edited: October 16, 2009
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Inside Dining Scene
Cheap Eats 
Alexandria  (especially Old Town) has many fine restaurants, lots of "white...
Last edited: September 28, 2007
Local Coffee Shops 
Besides the ubiquitous Starbucks, Alexandria has several local coffee shops par...
Last edited: November 18, 2007
West End 
Shooter McGee's - Neighborhood Tavern has been around for 30 years.  Located on...
Last edited: October 13, 2009
Buzz Bakery 
Located in Alexandria, Buzz is a coffee and bakery shop with a lounge that is...
Last edited: August 20, 2008
Flying Fish 
Formerly Siam 815, Flying Fish has developed a reputation for being a source of...
Last edited: May 31, 2006
Historic Cedar Knoll Restaurant On the Potomac 
Historic and colonial atmosphere, part of the restaurant is the original home...
Last edited: July 13, 2009
RT's Restaurant 
RT's Restaurant was established in 1985 by Ralph T. Davis, therefore the name...
Last edited: March 23, 2007
Taverna Cretekou 
good food, services, price
Last edited: October 01, 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: May 11, 2010
Crossing the Border 
A little preparation will help simplify the process of entering the United...
Last edited: March 18, 2013
Emergencies 
Despite the best of intentions, accidents and illness happen when away from...
Last edited: October 11, 2012
Important Phrases 
Temperature in the United States... How Hot is HOT? How Cold is COLD?  100°F...
Last edited: March 12, 2013
Telephones 
General: The standard American telephone number is ten digits, such as (555...
Last edited: March 07, 2013
Tipping & Etiquette 
While tipping is not mandatory in the United States, it is expected in some...
Last edited: April 11, 2013
Additional Motel Taxes 
In many states motels, hotels and innkeepers of any description are subject to...
Last edited: September 08, 2007
Avoiding scams while shopping abroad 
Being victimized by scandalous businesses when traveling is one of the sad...
Last edited: May 22, 2013
Bottle/Container Deposits 
Depending on where you travel to in the U.S. bottle/container deposit laws...
Last edited: October 02, 2010
Customs, Habits, and Etiquette 
United States of America has a history of unified etiquette protocols that may...
Last edited: April 26, 2013
Discount Shopping  
A discount shopping trip in the United States can be a real bonanza for...
Last edited: April 24, 2013
Entry into the US from Canada 
Canadian citizens flying between a Canadian and American airport require a...
Last edited: April 26, 2009
International Travel - Electric Outlets 
Before making international travel, it is important to determine the electrical...
Last edited: April 08, 2013
Language and America 
  Some Anglophone Nations  United Kingdom On your first visit to the USA from...
Last edited: November 01, 2012
Polite Manners 
Eye Contact In the United States, most people consider it polite, and a...
Last edited: March 12, 2013
Sales Tax 
Contents:  1. Understanding the "sales tax" on merchandise and food in the U.S...
Last edited: March 07, 2013
Traveling by Car in the United States 
Many visitors to the United States  go to typical tourist areas like New York...
Last edited: February 07, 2013
Traveling with Children and Teens 
In the U.S., there are certain customs about the young that may differ from...
Last edited: October 28, 2010
US Customs 
Everyone who arrives in the United States is process by U.S. Customs and Border...
Last edited: April 26, 2009
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