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Historic Old Town Alexandria and Mount Vernon - Virginia

View of Picturesque and Historic Old Town Alexandria

View of Picturesque and Historic Old Town Alexandria

Photo Credit: Courtesy of the Alexandria Convention and Visitors Association
Alexandria, Virginia
Steeped in history and charm, Old Town is a wonderful destination with each season offering something unique. Equally appealing to couples, families and even pet lovers, Alexandria is an ideal home base while exploring the many sights of the area. The King Street Metro Station provides convenient Metro service to Washington, D.C., Arlington National Cemetery and more.

St. Patrick's Day
Old Town gets a jump on St. Patrick's Day with a fun-filled parade and events on March 7, 2009. More: St. Patrick's Day in the Southeast

Spring Festivals - Mount Vernon
George Washington's Mount Vernon features several events throughout the spring. More: Spring - Summer Events at Mount Vernon

75th Annual Historic Garden Tour - Alexandria
Celebrating Virginia Garden Week, Alexandria offers tours of privately owned homes, gardens and historic properties on April 18, 2009. More: Garden Week Events.

Easter Sunrise Service - Arlington National Cemetery
During the spring, two of only three annual public memorial services take place including an Easter Sunrise Service and a Memorial Day Service. More about visiting Arlington National Cemetery. For Easter Service details, visit the Arlington Cemetery Web Site.

Hunt for History - Gadsby's Tavern Museum
On April 11, 2009, kids will enjoy looking for the Tavernkeeper's Easter Eggs. More: Gadsby's Tavern.

Walking Tour of Old Town
This self-guided walking tour takes from about two to several hours, depending on how long you spend at each stop: Walking Tour of Alexandria.

Spring Events in Washington DC
The nearby nation's capital offers fantastic sightseeing and wonderful spring events, including: the National Cherry Blossom Festival, White House Garden Tours and the White House Easter Egg Roll. See: Visiting Washington, DC

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