Old Town Alexandria

Old Town Alexandria is a quaint waterfront town in Virginia just across the Potomac from Washington, D.C. An important river port in colonial and Civil War times, the historic atmosphere has survived throughout Old Town, with many colonial buildings still standing along its cobblestone streets and red brick sidewalks.

• Stroll down King Street and browse the souvenir shops
• Get lunch at Gadsby’s Tavern Museum, a museum and working restaurant serving Early American style cuisine
• See the boyhood home of Civil War General Robert E. Lee
• Visit the former Torpedo Factory, now home to many active artists’ studios