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Old Town


TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #4 of 33 attractions in Alexandria
Traveler Description: Quaint old seaport section of Alexandria on the National Register of Historic Places.
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Attraction type: Historic village, Neighborhood
Activities: Group tours/walking tour
Address: Alexandria, VA 22314

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5 of 5 stars
MiouMiou   417 contributions
Dover, Delaware
Dec 6, 2009

We just spent a great day here in Old Town!!! What a great find. It had a very European feel. There are free maps everywhere, just pick one up and start exploring. It was so nice to see a town that actually had lots of people walking around. The shops were not your run of the mill mall stores. We... more

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4 of 5 stars
aolguy   16 contributions
Great Falls, Virginia
Aug 5, 2009
2
people found this review helpful

Old Town is a must if you're traveling to DC area - only about 10 miles from DC and there's a super bike/running path along the water that you can take to get there. In fact it goes all the way to Mount Vernon (George Washington's estate). Old Town is laid out along the Potomac (cause of flooding in heavy... more

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5 of 5 stars
Mjasboz   7 contributions
Cancun, Mexico
May 6, 2009
3
people found this review helpful

Do visit Old Town for a great stay in the DC area. Old Town is quaint and charming. It is reminiscent of a small English town and the people are so friendly. King St is the focal point with an excellent free trolley bus to take you from the metro station down to the river front. Excellent shops and dining,... more

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5 of 5 stars
Paddington6   21 contributions
Pennsylvania
Aug 3, 2008
3
people found this review helpful

What an adorable place! We took a half day here to take in the kids' George Washington scavenger hunt and do some shopping. You get your map from the Christmas Attic for only $4.00 and it's an easy walking tour of the town with a little history thrown in that our 10 and 9 year old did easily. We also... more

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5 of 5 stars
TracyCAL   8 contributions
Lafayette, CA
Jul 31, 2005
46
people found this review helpful

I highly recommend spending a day in Old Town Alexandria. Start on King St. near the water and you will be amazed by the quaint shops and restaurants nestled among many wonderful little museums and historical landmarks. Go to the visitors center where they will give you a map with a self guided walking tour. There are many sights to... more

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Alexandria, VA 22314