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Known for its rich history and magnificent architecture, Alexandria is a an independent city located in Virginia on the banks of the Potomac River within eyesight of Washington D.C. . The city is famous for the historic Old Town Center which is filled with antique shops, restaurants, boutiques and theaters. There are several major landmarks located in Alexandria such as the Masonic Temple (George Washington Masonic National Memorial) and Observation Deck, Little Theatre of Alexandria, Alexandria Torpedo Factory and The Alexandria City Hall to name a few.
The city is home to major public employers such as the U.S. Dept of Commerce, the U.S. Dept of Defense, Alexandria City Public Schools and Washington Metropolitan Area Transport Authority. Major private employers include Inove Health System, Institute of Defense Analyses, Grant Thornton LLP and the Home Depot. Alexandria is home to top public schools such as Lyles-Crouch Elementary School, Charles Barrett Elementary School, Maury Elementary School, T.C. Williams High School and Patrick Henry Elementary School. Top private schools located in the city include Episcopal High School, St. Stephen's and St. Agnes School, Bishop Ireton High School, St. Mary's Catholic School and Blessed Sacrament School & Early Childhood Center.
Alexandria offers transportation in and around the city and to Washington D.C. through the Metrorail and Metrobus systems. The city also features its own bus services called DASH which connects neighborhoods to the Metrorail and Metrobus stops.
