With cobblestone streets and red-brick buildings, this historic town is home to a certain old-school charm.

Take a stroll down Old Town’s cobblestone streets and see for yourself what makes this part ofVirginiaso magical.

(They say George Washington sent produce from Mount Vernon here!)

Shopping in Alexandria VA

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Wet your whistle with a pick from their extensive selection of wine and whiskeys.

A remarkable number of Alexandria’s businesses remain locally owned and operated, many of them by female entrepreneurs.

Farmers' Market in Alexandria, VA

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Chop Shop Tacos

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Hank’s Oyster Bar in Alexandria VA

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Vermillion restaurant in Alexandria VA

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Old Town Books Alexandria

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Fibre Space in Alexandria VA

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Washington DC

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