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Although an integral part of the Washington, D.C., metropolitan area, Alexandria is a distinct city in its own right. It was established in 1749 by a group of Scottish merchants and named for John Alexander, who had purchased the land in 1669. During the Revolutionary period Alexandria was a principal Colonial port as well as a trade, social and political center.

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Hilton Baltimore Inner Harbor

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Courtyard by Marriott Gaithersburg Washingtonian Center

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Grand Hyatt Washington

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Le Merdian Washington DC The Madison Hotel

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Residence Inn by Marriott Gaithersburg

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Gaithersburg Marriott Washingtonian Center

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Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Washington, D.C. North/Gaithersburg

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Kimpton Hotel Monaco Baltimore

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Baltimore Marriott Inner Harbor at Camden Yards

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Homewood Suites by Hilton Washington DC North/Gaithersburg

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