Summer in Old Town Alexandria VA

Is there a better place to spend a summer afternoon than Old Town Alexandria?

Cycling through Old Town

King Street is lined with brick sidewalks that offer an entrance to many shops and restaurants. At benches or around cafe tables, tourists and locals enjoy the atmosphere of Old Town. It’s a place where folks find tasty treats to tempt the pickiest palate. A mix of people—patrons and peddlers, pedalers and pedestrians—pass as others pause to partake in a simple sidewalk sandwich. Flags—French and American, Irish and otherwise—give clue as to the fare found in these happy haunts.

Sidewalk dining on King Street in Old Town Alexandria

Less than 2 blocks from where this picture was taken, one can find food that is French, Irish, Italian, Chinese, Thai, Mexican, Southern, Cajun, American, Colonial and more. Shops with collectibles, fine apparel and shoes, furnishings and touristy knick-knacks are all here. The King Street Trolley is free and an easy way to wander from the Potomac to the Metro and back again. Parking garages are found nearby under Market Square and elsewhere.

Walking King Street in Old Town Alexandria VA

Why just visit Old Town when declining prices and a buyer’s market mean that you can finally afford to live here? Here’s a little info on a few nearby communities.

• 1600 Prince
• Alexandria House
• Braddock Rd. Metro
• Canal Place
• Carlyle District
• Chatham Square
• Colecroft
• the Duke at Old Town
• Ford’s Landing
• Harborside
• Harbor Terrace
• King St. Metro
• Liberty Row
• Marina Towers
• Old Town Gateway
• Porto Vecchio
• Port Royal
• Potomac Greens
• Potowmack Crossing
• Prescott
• St. Asaph Square
• Tannery House
• Torpedo Factory Condos
• Washington Square

Will Nesbitt

About the Author — Will Nesbitt is the principal broker of Condo Alexandria and Will Nesbitt Realty. Will specializes in condos, townhouses and single family residences in Alexandria, Arlington, Fairfax County, Crystal City, and Kingstowne. Will resides in Belle Haven Estates just outside Alexandria VA in Fairfax County.