Kristie’s Old Town Alexandria guidebook
Food scene
Outdoor dining available, quality food and often live music.
8 moradores locais recomendam
Laporta's Restaurant
1600 Duke StOutdoor dining available, quality food and often live music.
Waterfront dining with Mediterranean small plates, wine and great atmosphere!
18 moradores locais recomendam
BARCA Pier & Wine Bar
2 Pioneer Mill WayWaterfront dining with Mediterranean small plates, wine and great atmosphere!
Hummingbird
220 S Union StOutdoor dining, fresh fish dishes!
Cafe 44
44 Canal Center PlazaGreat water views and perfect stop for a quick bite for lunch.
If you love coffee, this is a charming place! Also convenient to take a stroll down King Street.
54 moradores locais recomendam
Misha's
917 King StIf you love coffee, this is a charming place! Also convenient to take a stroll down King Street.
Throw back in history and serious taste of Old Town Alexandria! If you attend an evening with historic entertainment you're sure to catch up with history while dining!
27 moradores locais recomendam
Gadsby's Tavern
138 N Royal StThrow back in history and serious taste of Old Town Alexandria! If you attend an evening with historic entertainment you're sure to catch up with history while dining!
Fish Market Restaurant
105 King StClassic dining right on King Street!
Historically a feed and grain warehouse, now turned restaurant. Food with southern spin. Great outdoor patio!
73 moradores locais recomendam
Virtue Feed & Grain
106 S Union StHistorically a feed and grain warehouse, now turned restaurant. Food with southern spin. Great outdoor patio!
Port City Brewing Company
3950 Wheeler AveLooking for brew? This is the place to go!
Mount Purrnon Cat Café + Wine Bar
109 South Alfred StreetIf you like cats and wine, this is your place!
Best gelato in Old Town. Also has vegan options!
7 moradores locais recomendam
Casa Rosada Artisan Gelato
111 S Payne StBest gelato in Old Town. Also has vegan options!
Sightseeing
Alexandria Visitors Center
221 King StExplore Alexandria!
If the weather is nice, enjoy the greenery, walking trails and waterfront!
29 moradores locais recomendam
Parque à beira-mar
1A Prince StIf the weather is nice, enjoy the greenery, walking trails and waterfront!
Avoid traffic and visit National Harbor or DC via Water Taxi!
9 moradores locais recomendam
Potomac Water Taxi - Alexandria
0 Cameron StAvoid traffic and visit National Harbor or DC via Water Taxi!
Explore the arts and studios where local artisans create masterpieces.
125 moradores locais recomendam
Centro Artístico Torpedo Factory
105 N Union StExplore the arts and studios where local artisans create masterpieces.
The first president's riverside estate. Take a bite of history!
191 moradores locais recomendam
Mount Vernon de George Washington
3200 Mount Vernon Memorial HwyThe first president's riverside estate. Take a bite of history!
Conselho para os viajantes
Transporte
Capital Bikeshare, King St Trolley, Metro
https://www.capitalbikeshare.com/attractions/old-town-alexandria
https://www.visitalexandriava.com/plan/maps-and-transportation/king-street-trolley/
https://www.wmata.com/rider-guide/stations/king-st-old-town.cfm
O que levar
No heels or wedge shoes - bring flats!
Brick sidewalks are not even and tough to walk on in heels and wedge style shoes. Bring flats!
Não perca
Farmer's Market - 301 King St - Market Square
The Market is open every Saturday, rain or shine, 7:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Parking is always free on Saturdays during market hours in the Market Square Parking Garage (301 King St.), located directly under Market Square Plaza from 5:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. year round. Access the free garage (108 N. Fairfax St.) between Cameron and King Streets. Additional garage and street parking is also available in the surrounding area.
The Market is accessible via the Old Town Trolley and DASH bus AT2, AT7, or AT8.