When in Old Town...stop by The Old Town Shop. Lots of fun souvenirs, cherry blossom-themed items,…read moreVA items, and plenty of patriotic doodads (psst - America's 250th birthday coming up). The staff was very friendly and welcoming to all.

This shop is so cute and surprisingly affordable! We recently stayed at Hotel Indigo, a block or…read moretwo down Union from the shop. The hotel partners with the shop, offering guests 10% off purchases, so we stopped in here every single day--even twice one day--to stock up on souvenirs and gifts. The selection of items was great! We found several things for everyone back home. Prices were SO reasonable, especially with the extra 10% off. Staff was nice and remembered us each time we came in, joking on the last day that we were their favorite customers since we had been there so many times LOL! Overall, this shop is great. Will absolutely be back next time I'm in Alexandria!

At Three Littles, they let you load up a stroller with a weighted inert baby and push it around…read moreoutside to get the feel of it. This has exceptional value: 1. I have never pushed a stroller before 2. The price of a stroller range from a minor purchase to exceeding one thousand of dollars... what do you get for your money?? You'll never figure this out by looking at them online or reading. You have to push it around a bit. ChatGPT will tell me? Nope. You have to try it out. 3. How do you collapse these things? Or extract out the detachable bassinet? Or put the second bassinet in there? They do not let you do this at Target or any other store we've been to. There was staff giving impromptu lectures on how they work, can they be carried onto a plane, do you have to gate check them, anything you'd want to know. Frankly, I have no idea how you'd make this purchase otherwise. Sure, maybe you're a baby-strolling veteran, and know all the latest, but I didn't. Same thing with car seats. Some swivel out and make it easy to extract your child. Others let you pop the bassinet out of the car seat and put it right on the stroller... but not all of them... and not all brands mix and match. I'm telling you... as a soon-to-be first-time dad, I left there so much more knowledgeable about how to approach this problem. I learned pitfalls, preferences, and, most importantly, what it feels like behind the wheel of a baby-moving contraption that seems on par with the Mars rover.

This place is the best. Joe deserves all the stars, he made our experience so fun and educational…read more Thank you for all your help and guidance!

I've recently stumbled across Whistle Stop Hobbies and cannot recommend it enough, from the…read morefriendly staff, to the variety of tamiya paints and model kits. Planes, ships, cars, and more... they really have it all here. A hidden gem for the hobby

Cool little Hobby and toy store in a strip mall in Alexandria. Lots of models, puzzles,…read morefigures/figurines, model paints., and more! The person running the story was friendly and greeted me and asked if they could assist me in finding anything. #WhistleStopToyAndHobbies

It's a beautiful bookstore, expertly organized, and very spacious…read more Best-sellers are easy to find, displayed in the front. There's a wonderful children's section on the 2nd floor. Don't forget to take some time to observe a huge replica of "The Very Hungry Caterpillar", a well-beloved children's picture book. It makes for a fun photo op, I think. There's a nice YA section with a sizable manga inventory. My son was so taken with manga, filling sketch books with manga-inspired drawings for years. Politics, sci-fi, travel, history, sports, personal growth, romance...it's all here, and much more. There's a cornucopia of non-book gift possibilities too. An easy 5 stars.

I know I have not been to Georgetown in a long time but I had no idea there was a Barnes and Noble…read morehere. I love big bookstores and this place was amazing. They converted an old historical building into a large bookstore. As soon as you enter the store you feel the classic renovation and great vibes. Other Barnes and Noble have the same regular retail feel but this location has a vintage originality that you don't find anywhere else. There were three floors filled with books of varying types. It was surprisingly filled with college kids and tourists who were in the area. I was like a kid in the candy store. I went from browsing nonfiction to graphic novels to self-help books. I was able to find a seat and spend my evening going through a good classic self-help book. The only downside was that it was almost nine and the store was closing. I had to head down and make my way out. I wished I had a longer stay in DC to come back here. Most of the Barnes and Noble stores in my area were closing down so it was great to experience a classic bookstore again.

Horrible store. Do not buy from here. They sent broken merchandise and never responded to my emails…read moreor calls.

My friend and co-worker clued me into this hidden gem, and my life has never been the same. From…read morezany, geeky toys to children's books to super cute cards to gourmet chocolate, the AIA Store has you covered. I have gone here to buy birthday gifts, thank-you cards, thinking-of-you presents for the special someones in my life, and other great things. The prices vary, with items ranging from inexpensive to more costly; however, I guarantee that you won't find many of their products elsewhere. The staff are always very helpful and friendly. They're happy to show you where things are and offer suggestions. One kind woman helped me to find Valentine's Day presents for my then fiance now husband. Inventory is constantly changing, so I encourage you to visit often.

I am so glad I waited to go here to buy my niece her Baptism gift. They had a great selection of…read morechildren's books and gifts . They also had beautiful cards. My niece loved all of her board books. The staff was really nice and helpful in helping me pick out the perfect gift. Prices are very reasonable. They had books for everyone. They have plenty of Spanish language books as well. It was such a nice experience.

It's an amazing store with a lovely atmosphere. The staff was invaluable, and there was a great…read moreselection of items for sale. Definitely would recommend it.

Did you see the new Superman movie? Superheroes are popular for kids and adults. I think everyone…read morehopes to be a superhero in some way. So, when you feel the need to feed your inner superhero head on over to Fantom Comics. A well organized oasis for comic books, mysteries, children's books, toys, and Japanese anime characters. I love the way the space is designed so you can sit and look at the books, before you buy them. I thought prices were reasonable and the quality of the comic books was great! Like brand new first editions, they were spotless. Service was excellent. The gentleman at the counter was so helpful and friendly. If your inner superhero is calling then head on over to Fantom Comics.

I'm always looking for fun or great comic book stores and love to support them. This one…read morewas...okay. It's a small store so I get it. They can't handle a lot of backstock. And I do appreciate that they have a fairly nice kids section. But their selection of books runs sparse and they have barely any other products. It's like they dabble in collectible card games without having anything substantial. PRODUCT: Really very little. Despite a huge sign proclaiming they sell Magic the Gathering, Yu-Gi-Oh!, and Pokemon, they did not have anything substantial to offer and from the look of their old product, they don't carry much at all. In terms of comics, it's not much at all. They have far more graphic novels. I'm not sure if this place wants to be a book store more than a comic book store. SERVICE: Okay. Nothing spectacular. Didn't feel like I was valued or helped much. The stairway leading up to it was filthy. COST: Average. Not inflated but not inexpensive either. No real bargains.

Went in for the first time today and immediately fell in love. Wide and very well-edited variety of…read morebeautiful merchandise. Small home goods, stationery, clothing and accessories, personal items, vintage books and more. All of them styled and displayed thoughtfully. It's a perfect place to find something for *that person* who has an exquisite taste and is difficult to shop for. The owner is a lovely gentleman. It is my favorite ship on the DMV now.

the best and coolest shop in old town alexandria. owner is knowledgeable and personable, with…read moreamazing taste. the selection of items is perfect and actually artistic.