The Potomac River (/ pəˈtoʊmək / ⓘ) is a major river in the Mid-Atlantic region of the United States that flows from the Potomac Highlands in West Virginia to the Chesapeake Bay in Maryland.

A nationally designated historic district, Old Town Alexandria is a welcoming escape on the Potomac River in Virginia with more than 200 independent restaurants and boutiques alongside intimate historic site museums and happenings right on the waterfront.

Nov 10, 2021 · This Virginia Waterfront Is Officially One Of The Best River Walks In The Country. The Potomac River Waterfront in Alexandria, Virginia, is a historic and scenic river walk featuring parks, monuments, and cultural sites.

Named one of the Best River Walks in the USA by Fodor’s Travel, Alexandria’s waterfront is the best place to take in picturesque views of the Potomac River and Washington, D.C. Enjoy al fresco drinks and dining with street performers and music, take a riverside run or set sail with water taxis and river cruises by City Cruises Alexandria ...

14 hours ago · In Alexandria, flooding reaches the east end of Madison Street with structures flooded. Union Street is flooded between Queen Street and Duke Street with numerous structures impacted. A large section of the George Washington Parkway is flooded and closed both north and south of Old Town Alexandria.

Peruse the menus at must-try new outdoor dining spots, Ada’s on the River and BARCA Pier & Wine Bar, settle in and under the signature red umbrella’s at Vola’s Dockside Grill and enjoy sweeping views of the Potomac River from Café 44’s four-story-high balcony. Discover more waterfront restaurants below.

Take a trip to the Potomac River and use our guide to find everything you need, from breweries and wineries to interesting detours and pit stops available along the way. Photo Credit: Mike Salomon. Upper Potomac River: Harpers Ferry - Alexandria. Photo Credit: Nicholas Moore, @nicholasmoorephoto.

2 days ago · Campbell Robertson reported from Alexandria, Va. ... New details about the collision between an Army helicopter and an American Airlines jet over the icy Potomac River suggest that the UH-60 Black ...

Feb 13, 2018 · This is the Potomac of long ago, a river on which high sheer bluffs lined long stretches like the walls of a gorge. This contrasts with the waterfront you encounter just a mile downstream, where the land falls gradually to the water’s edge.

Dec 7, 2022 · The Potomac River is 652 km (405 miles) in length and has a drainage basin of 38,000 km 2 (14,700 square miles), which makes it the fourth largest river on the United States’ Atlantic Coast. It runs from Fairfax Stone, West Virginia to Chesapeak Bay.