Old town definitely gives off small town vibes, with beautiful and historic buildings. During this time of year, I love all the holiday lights and decorations In the city. It's filled with small shops and beautiful cafes. I usually try to visit this area at least twice a week to enjoy walking around. read more

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Be careful visiting Old Town Alexandria... you'll fall in love and never want to leave! We recently stayed at Hotel Indigo, on the Old Town waterfront, and spent several days visiting (then revisiting... again and again lol!) all the shops and several restaurants along King and Union streets. The area is such a vibe. Can't even describe it. I truly can't wait to come back. read more

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So much to do and so little time characterizes our visit to this beautiful, quaint waterfront community. When we finished our cruise down the Potomac, we decided to spent the time we had left in the day walking around here. We got on the free trolley to help us see as much as possible and that was a good choice. It covers a lot of the town and makes it easier to see more if you're pressed for time. There are so many shops and restaurants and historic buildings to see. Every style of cuisine is covered. You could spend days here and never get bored. I wished for more time but ultimately had to find a nice restaurant for dinner and call it a day way too quickly! read more

Nice area to walk around and visit the many shops and restaurants along King Street. Lower King Street is cut off to car traffic where the bulk of the restaurants are located. Make sure to stop at the torpedo factory art center at the waterfront. This is also where you get dropped off by the water taxis. This area also has some restaurants and is right near King Street. read more

A very cute old town. Walk down King Street and you will find blocks and blocks of shops, restaurants and fantastic history. It's great for people watching. Stop at a café get a bagel and coffee. Don't forget POP's ice cream near the harbor. Also, there's a wonderful architecture on the side streets and the main King Street. read more

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If you haven't been to Old Town Alexandria, I would highly recommend it! This is a great outdoorsy area that is perfect for walking around, outdoor dining, getting a coffee, etc. There are just so many places to shop including, but not limited to: -Apparel -Accessories -Jewelers -Souvenirs -Pets -Art galleries Many restaurants line King Street and the Waterfront area. They actually blocked off a portion of the road from cars for outdoor dining/seating. There is a variety of cuisines available including, but not limited to: -Indian -Thai -Italian -Mediterranean -American -French There are plenty of bars, coffee shops and places to get dessert and/or pastries. There is a rich history in old town, with private and public tours available. The hop-on/off trolley is free for anyone to use to navigate through Old Town Alexandria. Parking isn't necessarily the easiest to find here depending on the day/time. There is garage and street (parallel) parking available, but I cannot confirm if payment is required and how much. There is free metered parking on Sundays and state holidays, be sure to read the signs carefully!! Would I return? Sure I would, if I"m in the area or meeting friends here!! read more

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This is a major tourist attraction in the area. The historic district along the Potomac, is marked by cobblestone streets and 18th-century townhouses. George Washington slept at Gadsby's Tavern, one of the many small museums in the area. Another is Stabler-Leadbeater Apothecary, opened in 1783. Indie boutiques and foodie spots line King Street, and there are open-air eateries by the river. By the water, you will find Waterfront park and a nice marina...with nice shops all over. Some streets are pedestrian only during certain times of the year. read more

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We went to Old Town Alexandria to see the Christmas Lights and the waterfront area around 3 AM-ish. It was very beautiful with spectacular views. Parking was free and we got some good shots of the streets illuminated by Christmas lights. read more

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My favorite neighborhood in the DC area! Very historic, loaded with cobblestone streets, gas lanterns on houses, historic homes, and lots of places to eat & drink. Right along the Potomac River and a quick drive from DC or a quick water taxi from DC or Nat'l Harbor in MD. Highly recommend coming here when visiting the area! read more

Old Town Alexandria | Things to Do & Restaurants. Visit : https://visitalexandria.com/old-town/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=Old%20Town%20Drive%20-%20Market&utm_term=old%20town%20alexandria%20virginia&gclid=CjwKCAjwlJimBhAsEiwA1hrp5tQIa_lLEao2DU8N40tIEhFppJtT2p-2LUkm9qc9ao5xtMV1bBv2IRoCSwgQAvD_BwE Old historic town on the Potomac with many 18th and 19th century landmark homes and buildings on the Cobble Stone and Brick covered streets. King Street is the main attraction with many shops, cafés and restaurants. **10 minutes drive from DC area ** read more

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Living here for the last 17 years reminds me everyday of how much I love this town and how much I love watching it always grow. There's always something to do every day of the day and week, for all in the family. It's a must see place, specially a stroll on King St. read more

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One of my favorite areas in the DMV to walk and enjoy the community scene. Wonderful shops, restaurants and boundless historic relevance.

It is a neat place to visit here and there. Yet for family entertainment, I now prefer National Harbor just across the Woodrow Wilson Bridge. It has more options for single dads or regular families. History wise Old Town Alexandria takes the victory. I'd like to thank the city, for acknowledging the awful but it happened history of slave selling/trading down here. That kind of honesty is how we all learn, as evolving as humans requires us to sometimes focus on uncomfortable situations and subjects. There is more information going up, and I applaud this. The parking situation can be challenging. There's not nearly enough parking here. If not mistaken I believe in two years, there will be a new parking garage on the River. That will help immensely, although I'm sure it won't be cheap. All of the restaurants are pretty expensive. Real estate plays into this, as the rents have to be up there. I like Founders Park and other spots, and Murphys is a fun bar to get a cold one at. read more

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Old Town Alexandria, located in Alexandria along the river front, was a charming and lovable tourist trap. Lots of colonial buildings and houses were restored. Some becames shops and restaurants. A factory became an expensive condo building. However, the streets remain paved with bricks. The city hall was impressive. A free trolley ran on King Street, which provided a relaxing way to sight see. The river front was ok. It was occupied mostly by local and national chain restaurants. But the view of the river view was nice. We decided to check out the neighborhood surrounding the tourist trap. We were impressed with the restored row homes, colonial style houses, and cottages. Most costed north of million dollars. We definitely enjoyed our walk around the residential neighborhood more than the commercial tourist area. It was an enjoyable experience. read more

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Worth a wander - and shopping trip- if you are visiting the DC area. Loved the harbor and so many cool little gift shops. Nice children's bookstore, too. There is a free trolley that runs up and down the main shopping street. Very clean, not too crowded, beautiful part of the country here. read more

Having lived in Virginia for many, many years, Old Town Alexandria was a regular jaunt for us. From retail shopping, gift shops, incredible restaurants, its historic homes, building architecture, antique shops, art galleries, walking-friendly streets and alleys, cobblestone streets, friendly people, easy parking, cleanliness, museums, wharf, docks and parks make this unique 1700s town not just a historical landmark in American history, but a fascinating day excursion romp of enjoyment. One can easily start with breakfast, enjoy lunch, have a fine dinner and wrap up with a nightcap in a full day's visit. The town is full of historical locations with the likes of Gadsby's Tavern, Christ Church, the Torpedo Factory, and much, much more. Virginia is full of historical places, but this is one location where you can soak in most of what the State has to offer in one fell swoop. Not to mention it's a hop, step and jump from our Nations Capitol. I'm sure this will be a fascination and enjoyable visit for everyone young and old. read more

Fantastic cutesy area with a lot of character and plenty of things to do. It's walking distance to water, parks, nightlife, restaurants and plenty of things to do. This area is constantly making updates to the outside common areas around the parks and restaurants. The people that work and frequent this area tend to be very kind as well. This area is one of my favorite local driving areas to visit. The hotels are always so nice and although parking can be tough, it's not impossible. If you haven't visited Old Town Alexandria, make the trip. You will not be disappointed. read more

There's lots of cute colorful homes attached to one another. There's lots of cute little shops, cafés and restaurants and places to eat and drink along your path here to the different sections of the city. Brick streets. Tons of old world charm on every street corner here. The street to the water front is blocked off for a street market today. There's no farmers market set up at the market Square today. The waterfront area is teaming with tons of people and is quite vibrant and lively today. read more

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Good historical town for difference atmosphere when visiting Washington DC. Great architecture from colonial past.

Alexandria is one of the oldest cities in the United States. It doesn't take long to get to from Arlington. The problem is when the Metro isn't running. It also can be reached by bus from the airport. There's lots of cool looking old restaurants, shops, and the waterfront. It's easy to get around. Pretty much everywhere you go there's something interesting. There's a free trolley on King Street. It's actually more like a bus. This takes you all the way from downtown to the waterfront. Along King Street there's all kinds of great businesses. This is where most of the action is, so you can hop on and off as you please. It has a few ethnic restaurants mixed in with the old fashioned pubs and shops, some of which are over hundreds of years old. There's places where George Washington got tipsy. It's much quieter than DC. It's very popular with tourists but there's not as many. The bad thing is that many restaurants are expensive, and the housing costs are fucked up. read more

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Fun and easy day trip from DC. You can either take the Water Taxi/ Ferry from Georgetown or the Metro ( which drops you off at King St Station). King Street is the main street of Old Town where the Visitor Center is located. King Street takes you right to the waterfront, or the Ferry drops you off right at the waterfront and is steps from King Street. We enjoyed strolling the streets and there are several historic buildings and museums to see if you have the time. On this trip we had only a few hours, so we found a couple places to have snacks and then checked out the waterfront park where families can enjoy the swinging benches and the playground by the I LOVE YOU sign. That's a perfect selfie area! Right along the waterfron are several restaurants and then there is the Torpedo Factory, and art gallery and studio! Three floors of art in a former torpedo factory! It's free to explore and browse. I loved our few hours here and would love to return. read more

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12/5/21 I have been here a number of times and each time I learn something new or see something different. Today I saw where some in my extended family works, and it is just as well we did not see each other. Will the hatchet be buried, probably not. It would most likely be snatched up and used by the opposite family member. I enjoyed walking by the waters edge and saw how the docks and buildings were upgraded along with the docks. I saw a restaurant area who's name I can't remember right now. I also enjoyed seeing the ferris wheel on the Maryland side near the National Harbor. The only thing between us is the Potomac River. Good luck swimming across it. Seeing the Art Gallery by the docks was short lived. Mainly we stopped by to use the restroom. Still, masks must be worn here at all times. We didn't have to wear masks the last time we were here. How time changes. Listening to the band by the Christmas Tree was nice. People were standing in the fountain area slow dancing swaying to the music. (yes, I know how its supposed to spelled...my review my choice) Not one police officer told anyone to not be stand in the fountain area. Guess they got tired of repeating themselves. No naked people running around this time. Just kidding, this never happened while I was in Old Town Alexandra. All in all, we had a great time. We did see doggy doggies wearing human clothing. A trend that is picking up more and more, but especially this year. Do what you have to do to keep your furry friend warm...warmer. Next time we come here in the Summertime, we might get a couples massage in Old Town Alexandra. The question is where? read more

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Love this place. It's beautiful and perfect location for landscape photoshoot. Food in the area was decent too. read more

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Thanks to Travel + Leisure, this town in Alexandria is becoming more of a tourist destination. A quick Metro ride on the blue/yellow line will drop you off at the King St/Old Town stop. It's a very nice stroll down King St, or you can take the free trolley if you won't want to walk for 15 minutes to the waterfront. The Old Town vibe remains thanks to the historic district status to preserve and protect all 18th-19th century buildings. From this day trip that I took, I wasn't really sure what to do, but there's plenty of shopping, restaurants to eat at, and then there's the awesome waterfront. Hope to visit again once I figure out what I want to do. There's a visitor's center a few blocks from the waterfront to pick up maps and guide if you're lost on what to do like me. read more

What: Visiting family in Potomac MD and came across this cute little historic town. Decided to drive out (about 40 minutes on a Sunday morning) and enjoyed walking along the cute main street (King St.) with all the shops and restaurants and ice cream shops. We walked then rode the free shuttle that travels up and down King St., enjoyed a waterfront lunch at Vola's, then had a gelato off of King St. Tip: stop by the Visitors Center to grab a free guide and use a clean bathroom! read more

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What a fun day trip while in DC or a great place to call home while visiting the area. We were in town for a wedding and really got to explore the area. Great dining options that pour out into the streets, cute little shops, waterfront cocktails and dining, art, history and so much more. Walk around, no prior-planning is needed as every restaurant has a menu out by the street. The main road leads you directly down to the waterfront where you can grab a bite to eat, sip on a cocktail, people watch, hop on a water taxi or enjoy some of the street musicians. Plenty to do, plenty to see and easy to navigate. read more

Old Town was a really neat part of Alexandria to see. I've traveled through DC a fair amount and been to Arlington VA but this was my first time in Alexandria. We were there on a weekend night and it was quite busy with lots of people out enjoying the restaurants and bars. We rode the trolley from our hotel which was fun and free (my two fav f words)! You just get on the trolley at any point and it travels all the way down King Street and then returns back; just request to get off wherever you're point of interest is. There are cobblestone and natural brick streets and 18th century townhouses which create a fun setting for shops and restaurants that have renovated these areas and turned it into a thriving cultural center. There are a lot of locations here including museums, pubs, and taverns where historical figures spent their recreational hours. There's a Saturday farmers market that has been operating for 260 years I wish we could have visited. The shops and restaurants are plentiful and there's a great art and culinary atmosphere here. While we only got to spend an evening exploring Old Town, I hope to make it back in the future to do it further justice. read more

I really enjoy Old Town Alexandria. There is always something to do on any of the given streets down there and it is quite easy to navigate. From King Street all the way down to the Waterfront, there are plenty of shops and pretty good restaurants for everybody of every palate and fashion sense to enjoy. It is also quite accessible by Metro so there really is no reason to drive here. But if you must, park on the side streets if you want to avoid paying for parking. If you are new to the DC area, you can easily spend a day here, but if you are not, this works well for an easy day trip. I guarantee you that you will find something to do and enjoy. read more

If you're looking for the charming part of town... It has a pretty, old school sea town vibe. The ice cream place that probably anyone but me could tell you the name of is not to be missed. read more

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Lots of fine restaurants dining and fun boutiques for shopping. Can walk in the closed off streets which is always fun.

Time stands still in Old Town Alexandria! It has the old world charm as if it has not changed for the last 2 centuries. This is definitely a great place to hang out, dine, or shop. There are so many food venues for indoors and outdoors. The town is super pedestrian friendly. But if you don't want to walk, the King Street shuttle is free. read more

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Marvelous colonial era, cobble-stoned, old streets with trees, history plaques, parks and shops. Small restaurants under wood-beamed ceilings beckon to be dined in. Starbucks in Old Town is my favorite of any in America. Stone walls, rickety windows. If you come from out of town, make sure to use the free trolley rides. Boats take you upriver to Georgetown. Every time I'm in Old Town, as it's known: discovery is made. Alexandria is pure and unchanged history-textbook beautiful. Come revitalize your senses! Rebel Review: 6 read more

Very historic waterfront pier properties with restaurants and shops. Come here if you're in the area! Ton to do, would recommend walking on foot and taking ubers if you need to get somewhere. read more

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I love these sweet towns here in Va . This is another great place to visit . History , water , great shops and food , streets lined with blooming cherry trees. It's all here in Old Town Alexandria. Easy to get to from 95 . Located just minutes from Washington, D.C. on the Potomac River waterfront It's a bustling little spot even on a Sunday late afternoon . King Street seems to have many places to dine and lovely shops to explore . I did see a trolley up and down this street so check that out . I was unfortunately only here for about 4 hours but I know I'll return . The streets were clean and things are well maintained . I felt very safe in this area . read more

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I always make an effort to visit Old Town Alexandria in Virginia whenever I am in Washington DC area. There are always some things to discover in this enchanting, old fashioned town. The trolley from king street-old town station (Blue or Yellow line) will take you all the way to the harbor--The Potomac River. I prefer getting off halfway and enjoy my romantic walk and explore the mom and pop shops and eateries along king street. Its a commercial and cultural aspect of the town intertwined beautifully for visitors and locals to enjoy. There is a wide array of bars, restaurants, museums, historical landmarks and shops for everyone to appreciate. Come and visit this town for a drink, dinner, a romantic walk or just relaxing by the waterfront. read more

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Great part of Alexandria to stay at. So much to see and do here. Love how it has that "old town" look and feel of Americana. Historic spots to explore, bars to drink in, cafés to fill your belly, shopping to melt the credit card, live music to party with, etc. Staying at the Kimpton Lorien Hotel & Spa which is located right in the heart of Old Town and offers a quick walk to most everything. Free trolley along King Street that goes all the way to the waterfront is a nice transportation perk. We are spending the weekend here visiting relatives, and are eating and drinking our way around the King Street area where most of the partying, bars, restos, and shopping are. There are also some gyms close by to help burn off all the calories I am bombarding myself with. Much needed. read more

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Old Town is an absolute must visit if you are new to the area! There are lots of great shops, restaurants and bars (too many to name actually), paired with a fantastic local art and music scene, and everywhere you look there is rich history to discover. Some of my favorite summer time activities involve taking a stroll along the water, sipping a cold drink on one of the many outdoor patios, grabbing ice cream from one of several great places and wandering around the torpedo factory. There is also plenty of parking and the National Harbor is just a water taxi away. read more

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I love Old Town Alexandria. It is packed full of history and quaint shops, little gems that have something for everyone, Looking for a gift for a child then head to Why Not?: the ultimate toy store. Looking for some vintage cocktail accessories like pink elephant highballs, then head to the Cocktail Hour. Looking for that international item for the wife, then Ten Thousand Villages is the place for you. Old Town is also load full of amazing restaurants and bars that can make for a really enjoyable afternoon, but the best thing about Old Town is that it is perfect for an afternoon stroll. Everything you could possible want is within walking distance. My advice to tourist though is to chat up a local and discover what is really cool about Alexandria. He or She will offer a unique perspective that is bound to trump your guidebook any day. read more

If you like art, history, drinking and eating out, and shopping at small shops, this is the spot! Variety: Art, historical stuff, nice cafe and restaurants, farmer's market, etc... Price: More expensive. Visitor center: At the middle of King St. Trolley bus: Free on King St. Parking: Garage or street. Free for farmer's market on Sat. It's under the city hall. read more

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Alexandria is a must see town that like any other town near DC full of history but extremely charming. It's very well preserved and clean. My highlight is awesome restaurant options on King Street, shopping options both antique or modern fashion, and Pebble Street. Keep in mind parking near residential area is free so drive further to part to avoid high parking fee on weekends especially Saturdays. Restaurants are expensive here so splurge if you can. For example, a historical creamery place sells $6 for a small cone. YAH. Hot touristy area, what can you do. read more

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