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

This shop is so cute and surprisingly affordable! We recently stayed at Hotel Indigo, a block or two 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! read more

Cool tiny souvenir shop. I come on Sunday. Friendly service and cute items They have some limited edition items. read more

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Love the variety of local items and a great place to pick up gifts while you are visiting old town. You can also brouse and buy on line-you can either pick up or they will ship items. Make a day or evening and have dinner/lunch at a local restaurant and then pick up items-gives you a chance to look around at all their nice items. read more

Cute little Old Town gift store. I especially enjoyed the modest book selection. Good kids selection too. read more

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This is a great little store. The staff is very friendly and helpful. It has a great selection of souvenirs. Highly recommend!

I went here earlier this week and the shop person was so great. Had the cutesr items! i just moved to area and this place felt so homey and nostalgic read more

Higher end souvenir shop. Very tidy, organized, and well-stocked. Prices are high so I only bought some honey, but it's really cute and not overwhelmingly full or busy. Nice shop keeper. read more

The Old Town Shop - Souvenir Shops Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

They advertise that they do gift wrapping, but when you call them they say that they don't. Christmas time or any time is a bad time to do false advertising. read more

What a delightful shop located in old town Alexandria. This store is extremely welcoming.... Large and bright with plenty to choose from. We had been walking around the area for a while and decided to drop in to the local souvenir shop. This was not going to be a quick visit. There was a lot of fun merchandise to cull through. There was plenty of fun things here besides the standard shirts and hats. There was a little something for anyone in all age categories. We loved the selection of fun signs and books. The standard glasses and key chains are also here too. It was a nice break after walking outside for a long time. If you come down here and are looking for some fun items to bring home to your family and friends do, I definitely recommend that you peruse The Old Time Shop. read more

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What a cute store in the center of the city! This place has the best gifts to take back home, either for you or a loved one. Most importantly to note, the people working here are beyond kind. They welcomed us into their shop with the biggest smile, and in a weird way, we felt like they were also welcoming us to Alexandria. They even made time to chat with us about the city, and gave us food recommendations. Stop by! You won't regret it. read more

The Old Town Shop - Souvenir Shops Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

The shop has fun and unique products that make it a great stop to find gifts and souvenirs. In a great location, it's an easy stop with helpful staff to find something to take home. read more

The Old Town Shop has a wonderful selection of Alexandria merch and other cute trinkets. The customer service is excellent and I always walk in greeted with a smile. read more

The old town shop had a wide array of gifts that would be perfect for any of your friends and family. The service was amazing and the employees were all very friendly. I highly recommend! read more

Cute gift shop with your typical souvenirs, but also specialty souvenirs specific to the store. Value was good. The staff was kind.

This shop is adorable and in a great location. After a visit here, you can take a nice stroll and see the great water view nearby! I came here twice and had lovely service both times. Picked up some Hubs, a few coasters, and a shirt as souvenirs. The yelp check in offer is nice! Overall, a cute place to pick up gifts for family while on vacation. read more

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Cute little shop in Old Town. Conveniently located and has a variety of souvenirs in a safe, clean environment with great staff.

I love this place! It's super adorable and is so representative of all things Old Town Alexandria (and Virginia generally). This shop has lots of lovely souvenir items with Old Town logos, etc. I've visited on several occasions, since the shop is just off King St. on Union Street (and a block or two away from the waterfront). The people working there are super helpful and very welcoming. During my several visits over this past year, I've bought the following from this shop: -Old Town magnets -Old Town decorative signs -Old Town shirt -Christmas tree ornaments -Old Town waterbottle -Old Town tote bag -Old Town restaurant guide and cookbook Basically, they carry all things Old Town! They also have candles from Capital Candle Co., Virginia-specific books, postcards, and many adorable little trinkets. This shop is also housed in a quaint, historic, cobblestone building. I just love everything about it and will continue to visit in the future! I also got a discount the first time I shopped there just by checking in through Yelp. I recommend this place if you're looking for Old Town Alexandria memorabilia, whether you're just visiting or live in the neighborhood. read more

This shop is super cute. It is a little pricy in terms of souvenirs but the quality and originality make it worth it. I got lots of beautiful postcards and a bottle of Virginia hot sauce I'm looking forward to trying. I also got a tiny bag of peanuts which were awesome! read more

A solid shop for all of those Old Town gifts. I can see how this would be very popular with tourists, but as a local, I like it for gifts when I travel. There is nothing that says thank you like a can of Virginia peanuts or a pineapple door knocker. This shop also has a very nice selection of gifts during the Christmas holidays, so it shouldn't be overlooked during that time of year. read more

Very cute shop!! Lots of fun little things inside. Really on the touristy side but locals can also appreciate it! VERY helpful, friendly and courteous staff. A stop in here will leave you walking out with a smile!! read more

This little souvenir shop has much more personality than your typical souvenir shop (namely, the ones lining King Street.) It felt classier when I walked in. Fewer crappy made-in-China doodads. Many things featured local artists and artisans. I've got my eye on some dish towels with cute Alexandria town homes on them. There are also cute Alexandria themes prints, which, as a native Alexandrian, I'd like to own. There's also a cute children's reading/play area with the beautiful quote "a good childhood lasts a lifetime" on the wall. Prices are a little high, but it is, after all, a souvenir shop. I picked up the latest Mary Higgins Clark book--locally set in Mt. Vernon--for my mom, and a mini magna doodle for my second cousin who was turning two. There are plenty of things to make someone smile in here! read more

Love supporting local entrepreneurs. This store is fantastic! It's like when I go into Wegman's (they aren't local but they are privately owned!): the Old Town Shop is so well merchandised that you just want to pick items up and buy them. Seriously, the store has an incredible selection of baby/children's items, wine items ( huge plus!), clothing, food, books, holiday items. The team is kind, helpful and welcoming. They truly value your business. I've become addicted to the free Virginia peanut samples they place by the register. If they ever put out chocolate peanut samples, watch out... Just stopped in today to purchase my 4th bottle of this local hot sauce: Crum's. It is a veteran owned company and I just love that they support this company. read more

Always look here first, you'll never leave empty handed, such good bargains and in style fashion... check it out for yourself, you won't be sorry you did. The customer service is very cheerful how they greet you at the door and give you a tour of all the merchandise, and then leave you alone to search and browse on your own, all and all a great shopping experience, I'm a regular customer it keeps me coming back for more. read more

Definitely the best gift shop in Old Town Alexandria. If you need a souvenir or gift representing Old Town, this is the place to get it. There is a plethora of items to choose from like typical souvenir items (T-shirts, keychains, postcards, mugs, etc.). However, all of these items are unique and locally crafted like Virginia's finest peanuts from the Blue Crab Bay Co. and the OTX merchandise made by the store. The entire store is nicely decorated and organized with themed sections such a dedicated local vendors area, historical markers of Alexandria, and items for children. There is also a tiny section for dogs! The staff are exceptionally helpful and add to the casual and positive vibes of the store. read more

My husband and I are visiting Alexandria. We found ourselves in this adorable boutique style gift shop last night. They have all kinds of wonderful, charming little finds and treasures. We couldn't help but pick up a few things to bring home with us. Whenever we're back in the area we will be sure to make a stop by your cute shop. If you're in the area I highly recommend stopping in, you won't be disappointed! Also, the ladies who were working last night we were very nice and helpful! read more

Absolutely wonderful shop in Old Town Alexandria where I got the coolest OTX hat and a few other local items. Wonderful owner and sales associates. read more

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I was very excited about the concept of this store (at least as described on the website), but I was ultimately disappointed in the offerings. The website says they offer merchandise tailored to visitors and residents alike, but to me most of the merchandise screams tourists. They've created custom "OTX" branded merchandise, but it's pretty generic and I would never buy or wear anything they've designed so far. (I would, however, wear the Virginia "The Home" tee available at Red Barn). I was also pretty excited about The Locals' Alley, which gives you access to farmers market vendors all week long, but I basically had to force myself to buy cookies to support the concept, and they were pretty blah (the cookies did have a dietary restriction that I wasn't looking for, so that was probably part of it...). Basically, this would probably be one of the last stores on my list to visit if I was looking for a gift, but I'll pop in every now and again to see if they've improved their offerings at all. read more

It can be so hard to find Old Town/ VA gifts and souvenirs, so thank God for this shop! They have a TON of adorable and reasonably priced items that aren't just cheap, tacky touristy stuff. They also carry a lot of products from local vendors, which is amazing for the weeks I can't make it to the farmers market (because I will die without my Sweet Sophia honey and Demitri's olive oil!) The employees are always so sweet and helpful, so this shop is my eternal go-to! read more

A special place, friendly and knowledgeable staff. Love the historical aspect and the proximity to restaurants, water activities and art center. read more

Nice, quaint little shop in Alexandria. Was easy to stop in and pick up a quick gift for my friend's son. Staff was friendly and did gift wrap for free. No one approached to specifically help me, but I wasn't really looking for help and they could probably sense that. They have a lot nice little gifts and souvenirs. One thing that bugged me a little was that I was trying to get just a general gift, but most of the items were D.C. or Alexandria themed. Overall, would definitely recommend. read more

Well the plus side was this store was super cute! I liked some of the products and my friend actually was interested in buying a couple of decor items; however, the reason we chose not to purchase anything was because of how rude the sales man was! He was speaking to someone on the phone and he said "there's only retired and unemployed people walking around"! We looked at him and he attempted to correct what he said but it was to late. I found it very rude and unprofessional, we decided to leave the establishment without purchasing anything. read more

Fantastic place with great stuff & amazing service Valarie and everybody is so nice i would definitely recommend this place to go to.

I definitely don't recommend this as a destination boutique. I didn't get the experience via customer service that I would have anticipated in a store like this. The prices weren't that great, and there's plenty of other shops and boutiques in the DMV area that offer unique gifts. These gifts were more run-of-the-mill touristy type gifts. Staff wasn't that friendly. Overall the experience was "blah". read more

Excellent service, thank you Emily! Fun store, great variety. Will be back next time on town.

I was so excited when this shop opened.  Whenever the need arises I like being able to give a gift with a hometown connection and I have always been able to find something at The Old Town Shop in Alexandria   And I love the oval OTX logo merchandise, which is a play on the oval car stickers required in Europe starting sometime in the early part of the 20th century. I particularly like the simplicity of the artwork which is true to the original European design.   Whenever I am in Old Town I try to stop in to see what new goodies they have, and quite often I find myself picking up a little something ... even if it is just for myself. read more

Emileigh was awesome and a huge help this morning! Such a cute shop in a great city! Can't wait to return! Debbie & Sarah Beckmann

We stopped in lured by the cute pineapple display. As I was rummaging around, I came across a travel mug with images of all the presidents. I wondered, to myself, how up to date it was, and was repulsed when I saw that, indeed, it was quite up to date. I involuntarily shuddered, turned to my husband and remarked to him, "I can't, I just simply can't". At which point, the owner (or manager, not sure which) looked at me threateningly, and intoned, "you better be careful what you say, you don't know who is around you." Obviously, he was referring to himself as the person I "don't know who is around" me. Now, first of all, he's the one who assumed who I was talking about. Second, I don't appreciate being "warned" by anyone about what I can say out loud or otherwise - especially in an establishment that wishes to sell me something in exchange for my hard earned money! So here's a warning to you Mr. Old Town Shop - if you'd like to attract and keep paying customers - keep your opinions to yourself. We don't need you - you're a dime a dozen - but, you do need us. read more

The Old Town Shop is my favorite shop in all of Old Town Alexandria. The variety of items in the store is terrific, but the best part is how hospitable the employees are. Every time I go I feel like I'm being greeted by friends I've known for years. They go above and beyond to make sure their customers have an enjoyable experience. Any time I go to Old Town Alexandria I will be sure to always make a stop in the Old Town Shop. It is a perfect store for gifts, household decorations, and more! read more