Alexandria is located on the west bank of the Potomac River,
six miles below Washington, D.C. and nine miles north of Mount Vernon.
Since 1988, Alexandria has experienced unprecedented
commercial development. Today the Old Town historic district is known for
its array of museums, architecture, special events, fine restaurants and
hotels, and other attractions that draw more than 1.5 million international
and domestic visitors to it each year. More than two million square feet of
new office complexes have been constructed.