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The Garden by Building Momentum 5380 Eisenhower Ave., Suite C, 540-245-0247, TheGarden.net The Garden is an events venue and training facility in Alexandria. Host your event, meeting or corporate training in their 3600 sqare foot reclaimed barn-wood venue. Julian Tours PotomacConferenceCenter.com Aff ordable and fl exible meeting space, recording studio and rooftop deck, minutes from Reagan National Airport. The ideal alternative for your next workshop, business meeting or reception. River Farm- American Horticultural Society 1721 Crestwood Dr., 703-379-2300, JulianTours.com Distinguished educational tour company, off ering customized student trips that make learning come alive. Single- and multi-day trips to Washington, D.C. Group travel packages also available. 7931 E. Boulevard Dr., 703-768-5700, AHSGardening.org Located four miles south of Old Town, River Farm’s gardens and manor house overlooking the Potomac River off er endless options for your memorable event. Laura Hatcher Photography 2006 Mount Vernon Ave., 202-524-6801, RougeCatering.com Delivers fresh, innovative and world-class cuisine. Creates exceptional events by tailoring menus, design and approach to each client. Weddings, corporate events, galas and small get- togethers. 218 N. Lee St., Suite 101, 202-455-4044, LauraHatcherPhotography.com Veteran-owned small business and published freelance photographer, serving Alexandria and the DC region for events, portraits, military ceremonies, wall art and more. McChrystal Group Rouge Fine Catering Union Square 333 N. Fairfax St., 571-312-8637, McChrystalGroup.com Off ers sleek and modern space for any size event. Over 6,000 square feet of open- concept and collaborative meeting spaces in the heart of Old Town. 204 S. Royal St., 571-263-9805, UnionSquareAlexandria.net Formerly the Concordia Hotel in the 1880s, recently transformed into elegant and expansive event space. Overnight accommodations available for up to eight people. Meetings & Events of Distinction Windows Catering Company 703-626-1266, MeetingsAndEventsOf Distinction.com Full-service event and conference planning and execution. Save staff time and your dollars with specialists to meet your every need. Potomac Conference Center 66 Canal Center Plz., Suite 600, 703-739-1060, GETTING AROUND 5724 General Washington Dr., 703-519-3500, Catering.com Nationally-recognized for culinary creations and unparalleled service. Services include customized menus with international cuisine, event site location, equipment rental, event staffi ng and unique décor. Located in the bustling capital region just a few miles from Reagan National Airport, Alexandria is easy to reach and easy to navigate. Here’s how to explore the region. Free King Street Trolley Alexandria’s popular free King Street Trolley runs every 10 to 15 minutes between N. Union Street and the photo caption King St-Old Town Metrorail station, with 18 stops for hopping on and off to explore Old Town. Operates daily. VisitAlexandriaVA.com/Trolley Metrorail Connect to the D.C. region using Alexandria’s four Metrorail stations: King St-Old Town (blue and yellow lines), Braddock Road (blue and yellow lines), Eisenhower Avenue (yellow line) and Van Dorn Street (blue line). Purchase fare cards at vending machines inside each station. WMATA.com or 202-637-7000. DASH/Metrobus Alexandria’s local bus system provides service to locations and historical sites within the city as well as Alexandria’s Metrorail stations. DASH serves the Pentagon Metrorail station during weekday rush hour. For specifi c route information, call 703-746-3274 or visit DashBus.com. Amtrak 110 Callahan Dr. The Amtrak station in Old Town off ers easy access to Alexandria from locations in the Midwest, Northeast and South. The station is also serviced by the Virginia Railway Express (VRE), which provides access to and from Northern Virginia and Washington, D.C.’s Union Station. Amtrak.com Water Taxi 0 Cameron St. Cruises and water taxis available daily between D.C. (The Wharf, Georgetown, Nationals Stadium and Audi Field), National Harbor and George Washington’s Mount Vernon. Runs March-Dec. Schedules vary by season. PotomacRiverboatCo.com or 703-684-0580. Bicycle Rent a pedal or e-bike from Bike and Roll, Pedego Electric Bikes or Wheel Nuts. Or, grab a Capital Bikeshare from more than 30 locations around Alexandria. V I S I TA L EXA ND R I AVA .CO M 71