King St. Trolley
Runs between King St. Metro and Potomac in Old Town. No charge; stops anywhere along King Street.
Stops of the King Street Trolley
The City of Alexandria’s free King Street Trolley transports residents, visitors, and those who work in Old Town, between the King Street Metrorail Station and the Potomac River waterfront. The free trolley operates along the one-and-a-half mile route seven days a week from 11:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. providing access to accommodations, dining, entertainment and shopping. The free trolley departs from the Potomac River Waterfront and from the King Street Metro every :10, :30, and :50 minutes after each hour. Every 20 minutes riders can board at any of the 20 stops along King Street.
Traveling towards the King Street Metro Station, the designated trolley stops include:
King Street Trolley
- King and Union
- King and Lee
- King and Royal
- King and St. Asaph
- King and Columbus
- King and Patrick
- King and Fayette
- King and Peyton
- King and Diagonal
- King Street Metro Station
Traveling towards the Potomac River waterfront, designated trolley stops include:
- King Street Metro Station
Trolley at King Street
- King and Diagonal
- King and Peyton
- King and Fayette
- King and Patrick
- King and Columbus
- King and St. Asaph
- King and Royal
- King and Lee
- King and Union.
Please remember there is no smoking, eating, or drinking on the trolley. Passengers with strollers must close strollers before entering. The trolley only stops at designated stops. Passengers must pull the cord to signal a stop.
King Street Trolley for locals and tourists alike
King Street Trolley
For locals and tourists who want to explore Old Town Alexandria, the King Street Trolley would be the excellent way to do so.
The King Street Trolley travels back and forth from King Street Metro to the Potomac just near Torpedo Factory Art Center. With no charge and ability to stop anywhere along King Street, this trolley is simply highly efficient.
Free shuttle
Anyone can start at the metro, drop by at a restaurant, then onwards to the waterfront. After a satisfying walk around Union and Lee Streets, the King Street Trolley will take you back to King Street metro.
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King Street Community at it’s best
Union Station in Alexandria backs to the King Street Metro
Situated at the foot of Shooter’s Hill at the point where King Street leaves Old Town Alexandria, The King Street Metro provides 30 metered parking spaces (for short time parking) and bike racks as well as car sharing.
At the top of Shooter’s Hill is the George Washington Masonic Memorial where one can look down over King Street to the Potomac. It is only in King Street where one can find an array of shops and restaurants, many of which you would normally find in an elite mall. There are also unique shop stops, boutiques and nightclubs along with fun activities/events.
There are more than 4000 historical buildings of exquisite architecture that were commercialized to house small businesses and homes for a modernized community in Old Town Alexandria. Historic structures are lines with brick sidewalks as well as elegant modern structures.
Because of Old Town’s prestigious real estate, prices are quite costly, but it is a great place to reside in for its historic properties, condominiums, garden style condos, townhouses and houses.
King Street Trolley
Parking would be sort of a problem especially in areas where tourists flock along King Street so it would be advisable to take the Metro to King Street, then catch a ride on the King Street Trolley, for free, if one would wish to do some sight seeing.
A few communities near King Street Metro:
- Fort Ellsworth
- Carlyle Towers
- Carlyle District
- Carlyle Square
- Torpedo Factory
- Royalton
- 1600 Prince
- Seminary Walk
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The Torpedo Factory Art Center in Alexandria
One of the largest Art Centers in The United States
The Torpedo Factory Art Center in Old Town Alexandria
Featuring 6 grand galleries, more than 80 studios, 2 workshops and the Alexandria Archeology Museum, The Torpedo Factory Art Center can be found in Old Town Alexandria, near Union and kings Street and the Potomac River.
Over 160 artists produce and showcase their original work in the Art Canter. One can also shop excellent quality and unique artworks, such as Paintings, Print Making, Jewelry, Ceramics, Stained Glass, Sculpture and Photography. The Art League School teaches children ages 5 years and above, as well as those at least 18 years of age for adult classes.
6 Grand Galleries of the The Torpedo Factory Art Center are are made up of :
1. The Art League Gallery
2. The Target Gallery
3. Enamelists Gallery
4. Potomac Craftsmen Fiber Gallery
5. Multiple Exposures Gallery for photographs
6. Scope Gallery for ceramics
Residents of Old Town Alexandria in North Virginia (which is the most sought after real estate) have access to The Torpedo Factory Art Center, The Lyceum and other shops and restaurants, all connected by King St. Trolley to the Washington Metro. Luxury condos surrounded by a central courtyard can be found at the Torpedo Factory Condominium Complex just right across the The Torpedo Factory Art Center.
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The best way around King St.
King St. Trolley
For tourists and residents alike, the King Street Trolley is a great way to see Old Town Alexandria. The trolleys go back and forth from King St. Metro to the Potomac near the Torpedo Factory Art Center.
There is no charge for riding the trolley and it will basically stop anywhere along King Street. This makes it a great way to start at the metro, stop at a restaurant and then trolley down to the waterfront. Then after walking around near Union and Lee Streets, the trolley will take you back to the King Street Metro.
