Spend the day uncovering old town museums, top-rated eateries, and indie shops in Alexandria’s historic district.
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May 13, 2025
Staying with a friend who lives locally so she took me into Old Town for a walk and browse in the afternoon. Caught the Metro there so we walked down to the waterfront, had a look around, visited the…Full review by KittyCatsCan
Apr 25, 2025
Just got back and already want to go back! Walked the streets, went down to the river, ate good food, drank good wine and enjoyed good vibes! Utilized the trolley and the metro! Great visit and will …Full review by Sherpa32642120865
Mar 30, 2025
Rated a 4 of 5 simply because I felt there was an opportunity for historical interpretation traded away for commercialism. The Old Town area is neat and the story is incredibly representative of how…Full review by johnkS9622FD
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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Yes take Metro. If you don't have one, you will need to buy a one time $5 metrorail farecard, in addition to loading money on it. Keep farecard for future visits. Well worth it.
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