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Children & Family 529 Kids Consign 122A S. Royal St., 703-567-4518, 529KidsConsign.com Upscale children’s and maternity consignment boutique, off ering not only consignment but the most trendy must-haves for hip moms and cool kids. Hooray for Books! 1555 King St., 703-548-4092, Hooray4Books.com Locally-owned, independent bookstore providing literary programs for adults and children, including events with notable authors, book clubs and story times.   Dog Boutiques The Dog Park 705 King St., 703-888-2818, TheDogParkVA.biz Wide selection of pet goods, including whimsical collars, distinctive bowls, diverse toys, clothing and all-natural treats, plus skincare and beds. USA-made goods.  From Head to Tail Grooming Spa 430 Hume Ave., 571-312-7989, HeadToTailSpa.com Provides safe, gentle and quality professional grooming in stress-free environment. Virginia’s only pet professionals to off er deep-cleaning Thera-Clean micro-bubble baths.  Gifts & Specialty Alexandria Visitor Center 221 King St., 703-838-5005, VisitAlexandriaVA.com Tour tickets and Alexandria souvenirs available, including T-shirts, caps, books, postcards and more.  AR Workshop Alexandria 1212 King St., 703-566-0177, ARWorkshop.com/Alexandria Boutique DIY workshop, off ering hands-on classes for BEST SMALL CITIES IN U.S. — Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards, 2019 1. Charleston, SC 2. Santa Fe, NM 3. Alexandria, VA 4. Savannah, GA 5. Key West, FL 6. Aspen, CO 7. Monterey, CA 8. Chattanooga, TN 9. Greenville, SC 10. Santa Barbara, CA creating custom home décor in lounge-style atmosphere. Retail shop includes on- trend home décor, gifts and accessories. Artistic Artifacts 4750 Eisenhower Ave., 703-823-0202, ArtisticArtifacts.com Creative resource for textiles and mixed media art supplies, including a wide selection of fabrics, paints, stencils, stamps and vintage fi nds. Full calendar of specialty classes.  Old Town Books 104 S. Union St., 703-647-9749, OldTownBooks.com Old Town Books is Alexandria’s new independent bookstore. We host author events, book clubs, workshops and a weekly story time. Visit us online to learn more.  Pacers Alexandria 1301 King St., 703-836-1463, RunPacers.com Off ering unparalleled expertise, Pacers specializes in running equipment including hard-to-fi nd shoes, and is a meeting point for running groups of all levels. Sacred Circle 919 King St., 703-299-9309, SacredCircleBooks.com A peaceful, welcoming shop dedicated to spirituality, metaphysics, personal growth, holistic healing, and the earth. Books, crystals, sacred supplies, gifts, readings, classes and events.   Look who made the list for the second year in a row! Virginia is now home to one of the top 3 small cities to visit in the U.S. A nationally designated historic district founded in 1749, Old Town Alexandria, Virginia hums with more than 200 independent restaurants and boutiques alongside intimate historic sites and museums. At the heart of it all is renowned King Street, a walkable mile that leads to the Potomac riverfront. And with Old Town just minutes away from both the National Mall and Mount Vernon, it’s the perfect base for a legendary DC vacation. VisitAlexandriaVA.com V I S I TA L EXA ND R I AVA .CO M 51