Virginia Bike Trails

Alexandria, Virginia is located just across the Potomac River in Washington DC, founded in 1749 and incorporated in 1779, Alexandria became an important port of entry for the newly founded United States of America. Alexandria was also the home of Revolutionary War General Light Horse Harry Lee and his son Robert E. Lee.

If you want to use history as a destination, Alexandria is the place to go. Dozens of attractions dot the streets of Alexandria.

Gadsby's Tavern Museum has guests such as George Washington and Thomas Jefferson. The tavern and hotel were built in 1785 and 1792 respectfully and are still open for business.

The George Washington Masonic Memorial was patterned after the lighthouse of Alexandria, Egypt. This is a must for masons and non-masons. There is an abundance of early American history located on the fourth floor of the museum.

The building in which the Torpedo Factory Art Museum is located was built in 1918 and as its name implies, is used to manufacture torpedoes for World War 1. Today the building houses six art galleries, 82 artist studios and art work of the League School and Archaeology Museum.

The U.S. Patent and Trademark Museum presents exhibitions of common inventions that most people use every day. It is a very interesting museum that shows you where and how daily use items were designed.

Maybe you're more into hiking and biking? It's great because Alexandria can fill your day with trails, bike paths, and when you're tired of biking and hiking, you can swim.

You can start by the Mount Vernon Forest Trail and trace the steps of the first U.S. president. Follow trails that George Washington himself walked upon. The nature walk leads you to mature oaks, a career rollers Washington, and over a ravine 100 feet wide.

Bike Trail Heritage Alexandria. It's 22 miles long and is filled with more than 40 museums and historical parks. You can learn the heritage of Native Americans, settlers, African-Americans, and civil war to name a few.

The Mount Vernon Trail, not to be confused with the Mount Vernon Forest Trail is a 18.5 mile trail that follows the Potomac River and domain password of George Washington at Mount Vernon to Theodore Roosevelt Island. You can jog, bike or run.

Now for some real fun, go through the Cameron Run Regional Park. This season, Park has water slides, a wave pool, lap pool, batting cages and miniature golf.

There are a number of visits per visitor can take Alexandria. Join the treasure hunt of Alexandria, where you will discover the rich history while getting to know the locals as they clue you in on where to go for your next reply.

The history of Alexandria Pub Crawl is a fun way for only two of you or a whole group to see the city. There are over 200 pubs and restaurants within 15 blocks of downtown.

Maybe you like the frightening side of life. Always looking over your shoulder? Perhaps there is a ghost watching you. Take the Tour Ghost Toast in downtown Alexandria where you will be lead through the streets by lantern light hearing ghost stories, unsolved mysteries and tales of nasty ghosts seeking revenge. Take a tour he will make a believer of you.

Alexandria, Virginia has much to offer families thrill seekers and history buffs. Make it your next destination.