Old Towne is a warren of specialty shops, high-end retailers & great restaurants.
Shopping in Old Town
Anne Taylor, Banana Republic, the Gap, Birkenstock, Brooks Brothers, & Talbot are just a few of the nationally recognized retailers with a presence in Old Town. In addition a wide variety of boutiques and shops provide clothing, jewelry, books, home furnishings and more.
On the weekends, tourists descend on this wonderful old city by the River,
but weekdays are for the locals.
Dining in Old Town
Alexandria has a plethora of cuisines available in local restaurants. Prices range from fast-food to fine-dining, but most of the restaurants in Old Towne offer upscale fare at reasonable prices. Also, you'll find the variety and selection you would expect at any tourist spot: ice cream parlors, specialty bakeries, taverns and public houses.
Gadsby's Tavern is one of many historical sites in Old Town.
Carb-out on freshly baked artisan breads!
There are many popular night spots in
Old Town including the Oyster Bar and Club Room at Union Street .
Evening in Old Town
Throughout the year Old Town Alexandria remains a popular night-spot for locals and tourists alike. Old Town has a unique vibe though. You won't find frat-style keg parties, or sweaty after-hours discoteques in Old Town. The evening starts with families and tourists and the dancers and drinkers show up late. The atmosphere is subtly more upscale than other nightspots in the DC area. The partiers are laid-back and approachable but well-dressed with impeccable behavior.
Street musicians are a common site in Old Town.
Sidewalk dining (and people watching) are popular in Old Town Alexandria.
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Alexandria is a Colonial seaport located down-river and within eyesight of Washington DC. Alexandria was George Washington's hometown. 
