A guide to spending a weekend in Old Town, Alexandria, Va @visitalexva - How to great there: - About 10 miles from DC, Old Town is accessible via the Mount Vernon trail @mountvernontrail, @metroforward, water taxi @citycruises, and is very close to DCA airport @reagan_airport - It’s also an easy drive or Uber ride from downtown DC Where to stay: - @hotelaka.alexandria is a relatively new hotel in Old Town North with great rooms, amenities, a cool hotel bar, and a cafe - Some other options include - local airbnbs, @archerhotelalexandria, @hotelheronalexandria, @thealexandrianhotel Things to do: - Enjoy the waterfront - walk down to Jones Point Park, see the DC boundary stone, read about the city’s history - Walk through Wilkes Street tunnel - Walk down Captains row, see the spite house on Queen Sr, and enjoy the city’s rowhomes and historic architecture - There’s also a self guided architecture walk you can find on the @visitalexva website or visitor center - Visit the @torpedofactory - Visit the Alexandria’s archeology museum, @stablerleadbeaterapothecary, and several other musuems and historic sites preserved by the @alexandriavagov - The @inventorshof national innovators hall of fame is free to visit - There’s a year-round farmers market every Saturday in market square - it’s the nation’s oldest continuous farmers market - There’s also so many great local shops on and off of King Street - don’t miss @friendstoloversbookstore @oldtownbooks @shoppennypost @shopmadeinva @eriesinteriors Food & drinks: - So so many great spots to eat and drink, some favorites are @callyourmotherdeli @stelmosoldtownnorth @kismet_alx @zen.press @eddieslittleshop @hanksoysterbar @josephineoldtown @lighthorse715 @alexandriamurphys What else am I missing from these Alexandria recommendations?! Let me know your favorite spots in the comments!
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