One of the most exciting parts of working with and promoting a community like Alexandria is seeing it mentioned in travel articles, features and news stories.
Here's a sample of recent items that feature Alexandria, an ACVA member, or a topic relating to Alexandria.
About.com: Southeast US Travel
Alexandria VA - A Top Dog Friendly Destination
August 3, 2009
EXCERPT: For visitors traveling with pets, Alexandria, Virginia is more than just a place to find a pet-friendly hotel. In the Old Town and Del Rey areas of Alexandria, a special head over paws fondness for dogs is reflected in the number of specialty shops, dog-friendly attractions and regularly schedule events that focus on canine camaraderie.
Local Kicks
The Obamas Celebrate the First Granny's Birthday at Old Town's Majestic Cafe
July 31, 2009
EXCERPT: Meshelle Armstrong, co-owner of the casually swank restaurant which serves "pure and simple American classics," confirmed to Local Kicks the birthday dinner after First Lady Michelle Obama, her mother and birthday celebrant Marian Shields Robinson, and daughters Malia and Sasha departed around 10 pm in a cloud of Chevy Suburban smoke.
Cars were triple parked on King Street and the facade's glass windows were smudged by hands and faces of the curious, all clamoring to gain entry. "They were celebrating a birthday, we were told," Meshelle said.
Southern Living magazine
Art in Alexandria
July 2009
EXCERPT: To say the art scene thrives in Alexandria is like saying George Washington dabbled in politics. Wander the cobblestone streets of Old Town and you're as likely to pass an art exhibition as a restaurant-more than 120 galleries dot the landscape. But if you prefer your paintings fresh off the easel and pottery just out of the kiln, then you owe yourself a visit to the Torpedo Factory Art Center ... It's a living museum. A mall with a pulse.
The Washington DC Examiner
Too good to be gluten-free
June 30, 2009
EXCERPT: Restaurant offers up delicious, healthy buckwheat crepes ... The petite restaurant is slivered between a row of brick buildings and has been in existence only since February of 2008, but it is already a popular Old Town hot spot. Fontaine offers a to-go menu for those in a hurry, and don't be afraid to bring the little ones along. There's a small children's menu that will satisfy even the pickiest of toddlers.
Washington Business Journal, Top Shelf blog
Obama-Watching On Twitter
June 22, 2009
EXCERPT: Del Ray custard shop The Dairy Godmother had this exciting news to share Saturday afternoon: "President Obama and his daughters just left. Pres. had a hot fudge sundae and daughters had vanilla cone and brownie sundae with sprinkles."
New York Post
100 Destinations, #65 Alexandria, Virginia: Across the River, Another Planet
May 15, 2009
EXCERPT: Alexandria is the solution for those who like the idea of Washington, but don't so much feel like spending a summer weekend there.
CNN
Weekend Getaway: Alexandria
May 15, 2009
EXCERPT: Old Town Alexandria, an easy weekend getaway from Washington, D.C., has history, art and charm -- all on the Metro line.
About.com: Washington, DC
Summer Savings in Alexandria
May 13, 2009
EXCERPT: Alexandria is offering summer savings with their "Key to the City Pass," which is free with each night booked on VisitAlexandriaVA.com from May 1 through August 31, 2009. The Key to the City features admission to nine historic attractions (a $22 value) plus special offers at 60 shops, restaurants and attractions.
USA Today
10 great places for memories with Mom
May 7, 2009
EXCERPT: "This chic town is steeped in history," Bond says. "You can walk everywhere or ride on the free trolley" in Old Town. Moms can have their photo taken with Martha Washington at the Spring Garden party she's hosting at her home, Mount Vernon, 8 miles to the south.
New York Daily News
Alexandria the Great
January 18, 2009
EXCERPT: Across the Potomac River and just a 20-minute Metro ride from the monuments and museums of Washington, D.C., the quaint Old Town historic district of Alexandria, Va., makes a fascinating day trip from the capital.
It's also a destination in itself - good for a weekend away from New York City - thanks to its breezy waterfront setting, genteel 18th- and 19th-century brick buildings, cobblestone streets, art galleries, one-of-a-kind shops and casual dining.
