AGF Travel

Alexandria Tourist Bureau
fun side

Flying
-Ronald Reagan (fastest), 15 minute drive.
-Dulles International Airport (cheaper), 45 minute drive.
-Baltimore Washington Airport (cheapest), 1 hour drive.

Blue Bus
Travel from the airports to any location in Northern VA for a flat fee, contact airports for more information.

Cabs
The Alexandria Cab Company - (703) 451-8026.

Trains
Alexandria Union Station - (800) 872-7245.

Driving
For directions go to www.mapquest.com and enter a location below as your destination. A parking garage is available close by at the corner of North Fairfax Street and King Street.

The George Washington Masonic Temple (free parking lot)
101 Callahan Drive
Alexandria, VA 22301

The Old Presbyterian Meeting House
321 South Fairfax Street
Alexandria,VA 22314

Parking Garages
-Near the corner of N. Fairfax & King St.
-On Union St. between King St. and Cameron St.
-On Lee St. between King St. & Cameron St.
-On Union St. between Prince St. & Duke St.
-2 Hour parking on the streets, anywhere in the city.

Other Search Assistance
-www.cheaptickets.com
-www.priceline.com
-www.mobissimo.com

Accomodations
All hotel rooms can accommodate two or more students. Contact us to find other students who also need roommates.

  • Comfort Inn Alexandria Landmark (moderate)
    6254 Duke St.
    Alexandria, VA 22312
    Phone: 703/642-3422
    www.comfortinnalexandria.com
  • Travelodge (economy)
    -8 city blocks from Athenaeum
    -Very affordable, great for students
    -703-836-5100
  • Red Roof Inn (economy)
    -Approximately a five to ten minute drive
    -Very affordable, great for students
    -703-960-5200
  • Towne Motel (super economy)
    -8 city blocks from Athenaeum
    -Very affordable, great for students
    -703-548-3500
  • Bed and Breakfast
    -Be sure to ask for a location in Old Town Alexandria
    -B&B Web address www.aabbn.com
    -Local (703) 549-3415
    -Toll Free (888) 549-3415

Dining
Dining services are not provided by the festival. For a detailed list of restaurants in Alexandria, see the fun side.

Dining Budget
Participants should budget between $20.00-$40.00 a day for food.