Free for the Asking: Alexandria, Va.
Visitors who swing south from Washington, D.C., to Alexandria, Va., will find a historic town replete with more than 250
18th century buildings and, just outside town, George Washington’s Mount Vernon estate. Besides listing attractions, restaurants, hotels, shops and annual events, the “2002 Official Visitors Guide” to Alexandria maps out a 13-stop walking tour of its Old Town, offers a one-page mini-course on architecture in the region and includes discount coupons for 18 restaurants and shops. Contact the Alexandria Convention & Visitors Assn., (800) 388-9119, www.funside.com.
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