Virginia: Investing in its talent and workforce

The historic center of the city of Alexandria, known as Old Town, is located along the Potomac River. One of its most visited stretches is Captain’s Row along Prince Street, lined with row houses dating to the 18th century.

Water Park, an outdoor urban park featuring restaurants and food stalls, is a new feature of the National Landing neighborhood that has been developed around Amazon’s HQ2.

The George Washington Masonic National Memorial is dedicated to the memory of the country's first president and one of the largest-scale private memorials to Washington. Its Masonic history has led to its inclusion in media, including the movie “National Treasure: Book of Secrets” and Dan Brown's best-selling The Lost Symbol.

George Mason University in Fairfax County is Virginia's largest and most diverse public university. The Wall Street Journal and College Pulse ranked Mason as the No. 10 public school in the country for best salaries for graduates.

Jiffy Lube Live in Prince William County is a 25,000-seat amphitheater that hosts major recording artists for its summer concert series. Jimmy Buffett had an annual show at the amphitheater before his death.