What To Do Now
1 . KING STREET & OLD TOWN
Stroll King Street , a walkable mile of centuries-old architecture at the heart of Old Town ’ s 200 + independent restaurants and boutiques . Step off King Street for more shopping and dining plus picturesque row houses among red brick sidewalks and cobblestone streets .
2 . WATERFRONT
The Potomac River provides a stunning backdrop for outdoor dining , a vibrant arts scene , viewing D . C . monuments , and cruises to regional attractions .
3 . GEORGE WASHINGTON ’ S MOUNT VERNON
Just eight miles south of Old Town , explore the mansion , working farm , tomb , visitor facilities with 25 galleries and theaters , and more at the first president ’ s riverside estate .
4 . TORPEDO FACTORY ART CENTER
A fully operational munitions plant during World War II , explore 82 artists ’ studios , seven galleries , the Alexandria Archaeology Museum and The Art League School .
5 . MARKET SQUARE MUSEUMS
See history where it happened at three sites — Carlyle House , Gadsby ’ s Tavern Museum and the Stabler- Leadbeater Apothecary Museum — within one block . Save by purchasing a Key to the City museum pass .
Visit Alexandria 360 ° Explore historic Captain ’ s Row , pictured here , and 20 + other sites through the virtual reality tour at VisitAlexandriaVA . com / 360 .
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