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NORTHERN VIRGINIA
POINTS OF INTEREST
Old Town Alexandria
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Located only minutes from Washington, DC
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Once the home of George Washington, this historic town offers quaint restaurants, shops, museums, and architectual buildings
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Be sure to check out the heart of the town - King Street
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Take a walk at the local Seaport to check out local vendors and watch live performers along the Potomac River
Mount Vernon
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Located only 8 miles from Alexandria
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George Washington's former estate turned into a museum filled with historic documents and relics
Photo credit to: https://www.visitalexandriava.com
Other Political/Military Sites
Northern Virginia is full of historical and political sites. Here are a few you of interest for history buffs:
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John F Kennedy Gravesite
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The Pentagon
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9/11 Pentagon Memorial
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Air Force Memorial
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Women in Military Service Memorial
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Government Island
Photo credit to: http://www.arlingtoncemetery.mil/
Manassas National Battlefield Park
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Site of the first major battlefield of the Civil War
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Battle maps, equipment displays and memoribilia, and regular presentations
Occoquan
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A small, historic town in Northern Virginia
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Charming shops and restaurants, waterfront parks, a boardwalk along the Occoquan River, regular events, and over 300 years of history
The Appalachian Trail
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A hiking trail that extends over 2, 186 miles - that's one of the longest "hiking only" footpaths in the World
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The trail runs through over 14 states, extending from Georgia to Maine, and passing through Northern Virginia
211 Scenic Vino Wine Trail
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One of the most scenic drives in Virginia
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Pass by over 5 of Northern Virginias best wineries, a brewery, boutique shops, galleries, and restaurants
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A variety of fun and exciting detours along the way
