tourist: An Account of a Spring Evening in Old Town
- 05/13/14 01:47 AM
With the weather heating up in Northern Virginia, tourist season is just starting up again. In summertime Old Town, Alexandria is very a popular destination for locals and out of towners. People are attracted to Old Town’s luxurious dining options, rich historical setting, cultural activities, lively nightlife, varied shopping, and waterfront atmosphere. As an amateur artist, I was drawn to visit Old Town for a few brief sketching sessions of a busy Spring weekend.
After I found an appropriate and non disruptive angle, I planted myself for a 15 minute sketch. The lighting from the Spring season was a great … (6 comments)
tourist: History of the National Cemetery in Alexandria VA
- 12/10/13 03:34 AM
Arlington National Cemetery was featured in Gardens of Stone and numerous other feature films. This has no doubt added to Arlington’s mystique and celebrity. Arlington Cemetery was carved from the farm of Robert E. Lee, a native of Alexandria. This is one of many connections between Arlington and Alexandria National Cemeteries. The Arlington National Cemetery is recognized around the country and around the world, but nearby is a similar treasure from our nation’s heritage: the Alexandria National Cemetery.
The Alexandria National Cemetery
The five acres of Alexandria National Cemetery are tiny compared to Arlington’s 612 acres. Newcomers and those … (0 comments)
Neighborhood notes, local features and tips for buyers, sellers, renters and landlords in Northern Virginia especially Alexandria, Arlington, Fairfax and Falls Church. Including fast and free property search tools.
With the weather heating up in Northern Virginia, tourist season is just starting up again. In summertime Old Town, Alexandria is very a popular destination for locals and out of towners. People are attracted to Old Town’s luxurious dining options, rich historical setting, cultural activities, lively nightlife, varied shopping, and waterfront atmosphere. As an amateur artist, I was drawn to visit Old Town for a few brief sketching sessions of a busy Spring weekend.
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