Visit the neighborhood of Old Town Alexandria! Explore the rich historic architecture and boat tours.
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Nov 7, 2024
Having an afternoon free while in Washington, we took an Uber to Alexandria and had a beautiful time exploring Old Town. Such interesting and unique architecture. It is easy to walk and wander, with … Full review by MeganMunro
Oct 21, 2024
This was our first time to Alexandria, and Virginia! We absolutely loved the charm the city had to offer. The clean streets and colorful houses make it such a nice area to walk around. The downtown h… Full review by Jessica and Car... D
Jul 16, 2024
always something fresh and new when we visit it seems....a lively neighborhood both in the daytime and in the evenings...nice hotels; interesting shops; and the choices for restaurants abound...there… Full review by scouternurses2016
We are looking to stay in the area that has the most shops, restaurants & bars within walking distance. Is that the Waterfront? I noticed that there weren't many hotels in that area. Thank you for your help!
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yes that is the best area to stay if you wish to enjoy old town Alex. the embassy suites is a 10 minute walk down king street to the waterfront
If we came using rail from Fredericksburg is there an easy route to old town and main attractions?
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You have many options. If it's a sunny warm day you might want to Uber or taxi to the ferry and enjoy a fabulous journey by water. The ferry docks right in the harbor in Old Town. If …
You have many options. If it's a sunny warm day you might want to Uber or taxi to the ferry and enjoy a fabulous journey by water. The ferry docks right in the harbor in Old Town. If you want another choice you can connect to the metro right as you disembark from the train. The metro will take you to King street and then you can hop on the trolley. We usually combine ferry, metro, trolley and Uber in our visits. The DC area is user friendly for people who do not want to walk miles. The many tour buses with "on and off" privileges offer another way to visit the city and surrounding attractions without extensive walking. If you decide to make this a weekend trip, I recommend the "Alexandrian" Hotel. It has a central location and terrific service. Hope you have a great time exploring Old Town.
We will be staying in Crystal City (about 20 minutes from Old Town). We will not have a car. Is it worth it to pay for transportation to go there? Looking for things to do at night after sightseeing in DC. We will be there Sunday-through Tuesday in the summer.
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It is absolutely worth it to see Old Town, Alexandria after your sightseeing in DC. As a matter of fact, it is the perfect place with many unique shops and restaurants and a beautiful …
It is absolutely worth it to see Old Town, Alexandria after your sightseeing in DC. As a matter of fact, it is the perfect place with many unique shops and restaurants and a beautiful waterfront by the Torpedo Factory. The air has a certain happy jive in it. Definitely don't miss it!
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