I absolutely love Old Town Alexandria! From the row houses to the historic restaurants and buildings to the waterfront to King Street! There’s always something new that catches my eye when we are in town.
Old Town Alexandria, Virginia is a magical place for me. It brings me back to what I can only imagine life was like ‘back in the day’. We’ve enjoyed lunch at Gadsby’s Tavern where George Washington would meet his friends for a meal and drink. We toured the Gadsby’s Museum where a president held his inaugural ball. And checked out the rooms where overnight travelers rested. We’ve visited the apothecary that Martha Washington used. A long-standing tradition is the Farmer’s Market in Market Square, where George Washington brought his produce from Mount Vernon to sell. Another lunch was enjoyed in a Potomac River waterfront feed and grain warehouse. And yet another lunch enjoyed on King Street where they give you a complimentary flight of their different chili’s and have great burgers. Great shops abound on and off King Street. A lighting store that specializes in period-appropriate fixtures. A wonderful gift shop that’s everything Old Town, Virginia and more. A barber shop that has the look of ‘the good old days. Stores to satisfy every shopper from local boutiques to name brands. And yes, there is a Christmas store! An American Flag bedecked gas-lit cobblestone street with beautiful Captain’s Row houses is one of my favorites. Spend an afternoon strolling historic streets with styles from Federal to Victorian. Find the narrowest house in town. There’s just so much to do in Old Town!
With various convenient stops up and down historic King Street, getting around Old Town is relatively easy with the continuously running complimentary King Street Trolley. The King Street Trolley is equipped with wheelchair ramps and bike racks as well as automated stop announcements. Special summer hours have the trolley running extended hours. Stop by the Visitor’s Center on King Street for more information and maps about the area. Sidewalks are wide and generally in good repair for easy walking or scooter use. There’s plenty of bars and restaurants, not to mention ice cream parlors to whet your whistle. A water taxi along the Potomac River from the D.C. harbor waterfront to Old Town’s waterfront is a nice way to transport you from one area to another.
Old Town has many events throughout the year. Everything from parades to house and garden visits and more are offered. During the holidays, Old Town comes alive with lighted trees, wreaths on doors and in windows, candles in the windows and a huge lighted, decorated tree in Market Square. But probably one of my favorite decorations is the numerous houses that display the American Flag or Red, White and Blue year ’round. Old Town is definitely a must see if you are in the Washington, D.C. area. Plan a visit and see why I love this town!
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