Old
Town Real Estate and Homes For Sale - Alexandria, Virginia
Old Town Alexandria Transportation
Metro Access: King Street and Braddock Road (Yellow Line and Blue Line) metro stops are within walking distance of most locations in Old Town.
Free Trolley: The City of Alexandria offers the King Street Trolley that runs along King Street from the King Street metro to the Potomac River waterfront daily from 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Bus Service: The DASH bus lines service the residents of Alexandria, providing service throughout the city to the metro stops, train station, and the Pentagon.
Train Service: The Virginia Railway Express Alexandria station runs parallel to interstate 95 from Fredericksburg to the Pentagon.
Interstate Access: Just outside of Washington DC, Old Town is close to the major transportation arteries including Route 1 (Jefferson Davis Highway), I-395, I-495, and I-295.
Old Town Alexandria Attractions and Things To Do
Mount Vernon: The historic home of George Washington is nestled against the Potomac River on a wooded estate
GW Masonic Temple: Also known as the DC area's "other Washington Monument" perched on a hill overlooking Old Town and King Street
Black History Museum: This once segregated library is a monument of the past and is one of historic Alexandria's most popular tourist attractions.
Old Town Alexandria Restaurants and Dining: Old Town eateries cater toward the upscale and traditional. Majestic Café offers local ingredients in a retro setting, and La Bergerie earns top marks for a dressy evening out. A stroll along King Street presents endless choice of tempting fare, from Irish pubs to Greek tavernas, to ice cream shops and one of the original Five Guys hamburger stands, now ubiquitous and beloved throughout the DC area.
Dry Cleaning: Cleaners, groceries and other services cluster on Washington Street and along King Street.
Gym: Spas and personal trainers outnumber large fitness facilities in Old Town, but a quick drive up King Street. or Duke Street will bring you to the typical assortment of Curves and Washington Sports Club locations.
Neighborhood Description: Historic Old Town Alexandria dates back to 1749, and it was an active shipping and trade center during the colonial era and beyond. Today, Old Town attracts residents who value the ability to walk to restaurants, movies, farmers markets, galleries, and more. The Mount Vernon Trail runs through Old Town and stretches over 18 miles between the Key Bridge and Mount Vernon. The Torpedo Factory Arts Center sits on the rivers edge and provides studios and retail space for accomplished local artists.
Number of Homes: Homes in Old Town, like those in Georgetown across the river in DC, have unbeatable character and charm. Carefully tucked in among the older homes are newer town home and condo developments, built to strict architectural codes to conform to the charm and historic flair of Old Town Alexandria.
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