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Old Town Alexandria - Things to Do 🌳🍴
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Take a break from the DC life and visit nearby Old Town ALX - My Favs, From Food and Drinks to the Best Activities!
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Outdoor Activities
 
Restaurants
 
Seasonal Activities
 
Museums and Historic Places
 
Indoor Activities

Outdoor Activities

Best things to do outside in Old Town!

 
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One of my fav things to do on the weekends, especially with the beautiful spring weather!
Old Town Farmers' Market | City of Alexandria, VA
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A beautiful stretch to walk down, and maybe you'll find yourself in one of many cute shops or delicious restaurants along the way!
Old Town Waterfront in Alexandria, VA | Dining & Water Taxis
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Take the water taxi from Old Town to the Wharf, National Harbor, or Georgetown for even more fun!
Potomac Water Taxi | City Cruises
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Another great farmers' market in Old Town!
Oldtown North Farmer’s Market
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Restaurants

My favs in food and drink

 
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My favorite pizza in the DMV! Several other locations throughout DC too.
Andy's Pizza Old Town
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One of my favorite Old Town ALX restaurants!
Union Street Public House
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Delicious baguettes, pastries, and coffee!
Fresh Baguette Alexandria
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Newly opened coffee and wine bar in Old Town- great food, good vibes, staff is super nice!
LaPluma Coffee & Wine
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The best ice cream in the DMV, definitely check it out if you're in Old Town!
Pop's Old Fashion Ice Cream Co
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Super yummy sandwiches and cannolis, multiple locations in the DMV!
Capo Italian Deli - Alexandria VA
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Super great Italian food by the waterfront, and yummy brunch on weekends!
Mia's Italian Kitchen
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One of my favorite quicker and more affordable spots in Old Town - so many tacos to choose from!
Don Taco
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Seasonal Activities

Yearly events with the best vibes!

 
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Holiday Boat Parade - dozens of boats with different light themes. Super fun!
Holiday Boat Parade of Lights in Alexandria, VA
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I go to this every year, such a fun parade and great vibes.
Alexandria Scottish Christmas Walk Parade | December 6, 2025
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Super cool cars all up and down King Street, super fun event!
Old Town Festival of Speed & Style
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Museums and Historic Places

The rich history of Old Town is super cool to explore!

 
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Super cool historic spot to check out!
Gadsby's Tavern Museum
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Fun to walk through and check out the art - plus they do classes so check out their schedule online!
Torpedo Factory Art Center
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Indoor Activities

 
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I did a ring making class here with my husband. The instructors are super nice and the class was super fun!
Wear Ever Jewelry
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Super fun ceramic painting and mosaic work here!
Paint This!
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Super fun terrarium making classes here!
PlantHouse
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