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George Washington\'s Mount Vernon which includes a garden

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Old Town Alexandria

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Discover well-preserved late-18th and early-19th century urban architecture in this National Historic Landmark District. Explore the commercial center around S. Washington Street and King Street, featuring notable buildings like the Art Deco Virginia Public Service building.

Old Town Alexandria
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Old Town West

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While you're in Old Town West, take in top sights like Alexandria Black History Resource Center and jump on the metro at Braddock Rd Station to see more of the city.

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Potomac West

While you're in Potomac West, take in top sights like Del Ray Farmers Market and jump on the metro at Braddock Rd Station to see more of the city.

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Del Ray

While visiting Del Ray, you might make a stop by sights like Del Ray Farmers Market and Mt Vernon Ave.

Del Ray
Red rocks pizza is a awesome classy little pizza joint in Alexandria VA old town located on King street. Pizza come close to the Italian cuisine but still holds true to the American pizza lovers. Good prices and light cheerful atmosphere.
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Southwest Quadrant

While Southwest Quadrant isn't home to many top sights, United States Patent and Trademark Office Museum and Market Square are some notable places to visit nearby.

Southwest Quadrant
This great eatery does the best brunch! A smokehouse doing brunch!?!? Yes! What better way to dip that toe into smoked meat heaven than breakfast on a Sunday. Fresh sauteed veggies smoked, pork, eggs, hollandaise and potatoes. Your mouth and stomach will thank you! #trovember!

National Landing

While you're in National Landing, take in top sights like Fashion Center at Pentagon City or Pentagon Row, and hop on the metro to see more the city at Crystal City Station or Potomac Yard Station.

National Landing

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