Amazon.com has announced its list of the Top 20 Most Romantic Cities in America and Alexandria, VA is Number #1, for the second year in row! The ranking comes from compiling sales data of romance novels and relationship books (Kindle Books and print books), romantic comedy movies (digital movies and DVDs), Barry White albums (CDs and MP3s), along with sexual wellness products, since Jan. 1, 2011, on a per capita basis in cities with over 100,000 residents. Numbers 2-5 are Knoxville, TN; Orlando, FL; Miami, FL: and Ann Arbor, MI.

Related

Where Are the Most Romantic Places in Washington DC?

Valentines Day in the Washington DC Area

Top 10 Things to Do in Alexandria, Virginia

Wishing for spring and thinking about all of the fun things to do in Washington, DC? The National Cherry Blossom Festival will be here before you know it. The annual festival welcomes the spring season and begins at the end of March drawing crowds from around the country to see the beautiful blossoms in the nation's capital. Here are some resources to help you make some plans for the Washington, DC area's favorite season of the year:

• Top 10 Spring Events in Washington, DC
• Spring Family Fun in DC
• March Festivals and Events in Washington, DC
• April Festivals and Events in Washington, DC

Photo © Bob Nichols

Mobile Applications for an IPhone or Android, or other mobile devices, are growing in popularity and offer an easy way to access your favorite web pages when you are on the go.

Verizon Center has just debuted a mobile app for Android, iPhone and iPod Touch that will allow fans to add to their live event experience at the downtown Washington DC venue for all games, concerts and events. The customer-friendly app provides detailed, searchable maps and locations for all concession food items and drinks, guest services, bathrooms, ATM machines, stairs, elevators, entrances and exits.

What other apps focus on the local region? Here is a Guide to Mobile Apps for the Washington DC Area. Know of some we missed? Email the details to dc.guide@about.com and we will add them to the list.

Photo © Getty Images

---

Connect with Rachel:
Twitter | Facebook | Free newsletter

In honor of George Washington's Birthday, you can participate in the Cherry Challenge and try some cherry-centric creations by Alexandria, Virginia chefs on February 6-12, 2011. As patrons order these featured items, they are given ballots that allow them to become the judges. Items will be judged on taste, presentation, and creativity. The restaurant whose dish gets the highest scores will receive a handsome plaque and be featured in the George Washington Birthday Parade, on February 21, 2011.

Restaurants will have the choice to enter any of the three categories: Starters, Mains, or Desserts/Drinks. They can enter more than one category, but only offer one featured item per category. Participating in this year's contest are Dishes of India, Fontaine Caffe and Creperie, Food Matters, Hank's Oyster Bar, King Street Blues Old Town, Murphy's Irish Pub, Pizzaiolo Café on Fern, Rampart's, Seagars Restaurant (Hilton Old Town), Shooter McGee's, St. Elmo's Coffee Pub, Tempo and The Light Horse. For more information visit www.washingtonbirthday.net

Read More About Presidents Day in the Washington DC Area

More About Alexandria Virginia

Best Alexandria Restaurants

Top 10 Things to Do in Alexandria

Walking Tour of Old Town Alexandria

---

Connect with Rachel:
Twitter | Facebook | Free newsletter