Official Visit Alexandria Visitors Guide 2020 Official Visit Alexandria Visitors Guide(clon | Page 15

LIVE LIKE A LOCAL
OLD TOWN
On the Potomac River waterfront, Old Town is the heart of Alexandria and the city’s
downtown, filled with architecture dating back to the 1700s alongside picturesque
cobblestone streets and alleys. Brick-lined sidewalks hum with an energy that attracts
everyone from D.C. locals to international visitors who enjoy the city’s intimate historic
attractions, independent restaurants and boutiques and vibrant waterfront.
NICOLE MCGREW
Owner, Threadleaf
DREAM DAY
MORNING
VIBE IN 3 WORDS
Historic, charming, bustling
VISITOR CENTER
221 King Street
ANCHORS
King Street, Market Square, waterfront
EAT
Brabo Brasserie, Jackson 20, Kisso
Asian Bistro, Landini Brothers,
Myron Mixon’s Pitmaster BBQ, Oak
Steakhouse, Vermilion, Yunnan by
Potomac
DRINK
• Captain Gregory’s
• The Majestic
CAN’T MISS
• 100+ local boutiques
• Gadsby’s Tavern Museum
• Ghost, food, boat and bike tours
• Karaoke at Rock It Grill
• Stabler-Leadbeater Apothecary
Museum
• Torpedo Factory Art Center
• Tall ship Providence
• Waterfront Park
Start the day with a run
along the waterfront.
We’re so lucky to have this
beautiful riverscape.
AFTERNOON
Pop in to Fontaine. I love
everything there—the
salads, drinks and, of course,
the crêpes. The owner is so
much fun to talk to!
EVENING
Old Town Books always has
great events. Then, maybe
a late bite at The People's
Drug for good music and
great cocktails.
OLD TOWN LOVE
I love Old Town’s sense of
community, the number
of independent, local
businesses and our mix of
history and vibrancy.
King Street
Historic houses in Old Town
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