Old Town Alexandria, Virginia - A Tourist's Review

George Aquino from Grand Rapids, Michigan recently visited Old Town, Alexandria. Here's what George wrote about his and his family's experience in our city.

George writes:

While Washington, D.C., holds the seat as the epicenter of U.S. historical treasures, a few metro stops away is historic Old Town Alexandria, Va. This comely neighbor to the capital is equally rich in American historic lore. The Gadsby’s Tavern on Royal Street was a favorite drinking and resting spot for Thomas Jefferson and James Madison. A re-creation of George Washington’s townhouse sits on a slope on Cameron Street. Several 18th and 19th century tombstones dot the grounds of Christ Church, where Civil War General Robert E. Lee was a parishioner.

My family took advantage of an afternoon break from the competition and joined other families for an afternoon stroll along Old Town. The goal was simple: walk the 17 blocks from the train station to the waterfront. No predetermined agenda. Just wander and see what happens.

Read what happens next at this link.