It’s Veteran’s Day! To honor all veterans, I decided to write something about our country’s most famous veteran: George Washington!
Category Archives: Alexandria
Your Ultimate Guide to Visiting Mount Vernon Estate and Gardens
If you’ve ever visited D.C. or ever plan to, there are probably a few things on your list the White House, Capitol, Library of Congress, Lincoln Memorial… and Mount Vernon!
Best Coffee Shops in Alexandria, VA
Alexandria has some of the best food in the D.C. area, but more importantly, they have some of the best coffee!
Where to Eat in Alexandria, VA
Having lived in the heart of Old Town for four years, I can assure you, I’ve come up with the ultimate list of the best of the best restaurants in town! These are my tried-and-true favorites, the ones I go back to again and again even now that I live an hour away! Get ready. You’re gonna get hungry.
Staying at George Washington’s Townhouse, Alexandria, VA
Your favorite traveling history nerd (that’s me) finally got to stay at the George Washington Townhouse in my beloved Old Town Alexandria, Virginia. You read that right: George Washington actually slept there!
The Best 10 Reasons to Visit Old Town Alexandria, VA
Want to know my favorite city in the world? It’s Alexandria, Virginia! That’s right. I’ve lived in the D.C. area for over 12 years, traveled all over the world, and I still love Alexandria’s Old Town the best of all. Maybe it’s the cobblestones, maybe it’s the beauty… Here are my top 10 reasons you should visit because I think you’ll love it, too!
Presidents’ Homes within a Day’s Drive of D.C.
I love living in the D.C. area. I do! And apparently, so did a lot of our presidents. A trip to the Nation’s Capital gets you mighty close to many of their homes, so if you weren’t already aware, here’s everything you need to know about visiting the nearby presidential homes on your next trip to D.C.!
The Best Day Trips from D.C.
Washington, D.C., has enough going on to keep you busy for weeks—or months!—but sometimes you just want to get out of town. Lucky for you, D.C. has tons of beautiful, exciting, fun, historic things to offer within driving distance! Here are my favorites, organized by state.
5 Things to Love about Alexandria, VA
It’s my birthday! So today I’m highlighting my most favorite city in the world, the city I chose to live in for four beautiful years, Alexandria, Virginia. If you love fantastic food, beautiful views, farmers’ markets, or romance, Alexandria might be the place for you! Here’s a quick list of my top 5 favorite things about Old Town Alexandria.