Kristie’s Old Town Alexandria guidebook
Food scene
Outdoor dining available, quality food and often live music.
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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 Einheimische empfehlen
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.
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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!
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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!
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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!
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!
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Wasserfront Park
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 Einheimische empfehlen
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 Einheimische empfehlen
Torpedo Factory Art Center
105 N Union StExplore the arts and studios where local artisans create masterpieces.
The first president's riverside estate. Take a bite of history!
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Mount Vernon von George Washington
3200 Mount Vernon Memorial HwyThe first president's riverside estate. Take a bite of history!
Tipps für Reisende
Verkehrsmittel
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
Was einpacken?
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!
Nicht verpassen
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.