Visit historic locations once frequented by George Washington and Robert E. Lee who called Alexandria their home, enjoy unique specialty shops and restaurants throughout historic Old Town, browse the many antique shops and art galleries, or just lay back in a park overlooking the waterfront. Alexandria is rich in opportunities for travelers to Virginia and Washington, D.C. The Colonial charm of 18th and 19th century America comes to life in the restored homes and shops throughout the City. Stroll the preserved cobblestone streets and enjoy the historic waterfront that is only minutes away f...

In 2004, the Washington Post presented a comparative economic overview of the counties that surround the Nation?s Capital. With more than 20 counties represented in the research, Arlington emerged with a list of superlatives ranging from highest home values and per capita income in the Washington, D.C. area to relatively low taxes for individuals and businesses as compared to other jurisdictions. As for culture, Arlington is the most urban ?suburban? community adjacent to the Nation?s Capital. The Washington Post described Arlington as ?the hotbed of cultural abandon? and ?one of the hippe...

Immediately adjacent to the Nation's Capital, Fairfax County offers a whole new world of wonderful places to explore ? ranging from the beautiful grounds of historic Mount Vernon: George Washington's Estate & Gardens and America's most popular estate ? to the supersonic appeal of the Smithsonian Institute's National Air and Space Museum Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center. You'll be captivated with the variety of nationally-acclaimed entertainment and performing artists at Wolf Trap, America's only National Park for the Performing Arts. And, be sure to save time to experience the world-class shopp...

Steeped in equestrian tradition, and surrounded by wineries and vineyards, today Fauquier County is known for being at the heart of hunt and wine country. Famous for its horse farms and beautiful rolling land at the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Fauquier offers contrast as both a natural haven and gateway to bustling Northern Virginia and the D.C. Metropolitan Area. Quaint historic towns and villages, museums, beautiful rolling hills at the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, private bed and breakfasts, spas, quiet country inns, sixteen area wineries and vineyards, traditi...

Loudoun County is a dynamic county with an outstanding quality of life, located just 25 miles from Washington, D.C. The home of Dulles International Airport and America Online, Loudoun has established a reputation as an international center for technology, communications and transportation. Bordered by the Blue Ridge Mountains and Potomac River, Loudoun is widely known for its beautiful scenery, rich history and strong sense of community. The county also enjoys a reputation for high quality services, including a first-rate educational system. For more than two centuries, agriculture was...

Prince William County, named for the second son of King George II of England, was established in 1731 and was originally about 2,000 square miles in area. Bu 1759, the counties of Arlington, Fairfax, Fauquier and Loudoun had been carved from it, leaving an area of some 348 square miles today. The areas of Manassas and Manassas Park add 8.1 square miles and 1.7 square miles, respectively, to the total. The County is situated in northern Virginia and is bounded by the Potomac River to the east, Fairfax and Loudoun Counties to the north, Fauquier County to the west and southwest, and Stafford ...