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Alexandria (Virginia) activities: What to do in Alexandria (Virginia)
Alexandria (Virginia) activities: What to do in Alexandria (Virginia)
Stroll down King Street. The main Old Town section begins about a half mile east of the King Street metro stop and provides a combination of restaurants, art and antique shops, souvenir traps, and public buildings. With its French style open air cafes, gas lamp styled lights, red brick sidewalks, and historical, old-style architecture, King Street provides one of the most romantic settings in the DC metro area.
Visit the side streets of Old Town. More than just a tourist destination or open air museum, Old Town is a vibrant community of residents who take great pride in their city. The streets north and south of King Street near the river boast nearly four thousand 18th and 19th century buildings still used as private residences. Unlike many of the planned communities promoted by new urbanism, the streets of Old Town simply ooze a sense of character and authenticity that is not normally seen outside the best cities in Europe.
The Farmers Market at the Market Square, 301 King St. Held each Saturday morning from 5:30AM to 10:30AM, year round. A favorite of local residents, Alexandria's Farmers' Market has been meeting continuously at the same site for more than 240 years--longer than any other market in the country.
Alexandria Colonial Tours, +1 703 519-1749, . Historic Ghost Tour of Old Town Alexandria
Doggie Happy Hour, Hotel Monaco Alexandria, . Apr-Oct Tu,Th 5PM-8PM. Known as a very dog friendly community, Old Town's newly renovated Hotel Monaco continues the tradition of doggie happy hour. The event draws an interesting mix of locals and tourists who bring their dogs to socialize and have a few cocktails. The season culminates with the doggie hallowe'en contest in late October.
Cameron Run Regional Park, 4001 Eisenhower Avenue, . Local park offering fishing, miniature golf, batting cages, and the Great Waves water slides.
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