Historic urban corridor lined with retail districts, dining venues, preserved architecture, and pedestrian-friendly blocks that serve as a primary commercial spine.
General Information
Individual shops and restaurants set their own hours
Shopping and dining costs vary by business
How to Get There
From Alexandria, VA: Take I‑95 South toward Richmond, continue through the Carolinas, then use I‑26 East toward downtown and follow signs to the historic district.
Overview
King Street is Old Town Alexandria's main artery, running from the Potomac waterfront up to the King Street–Old Town Metro station. Restored 18th- and 19th-century storefronts along the way house independent boutiques, antique shops, restaurants, and galleries, with a free trolley shuttling visitors up and down the corridor. Sidewalk cafés and seasonal street events keep the blocks lively well into the evening, making King Street the natural spine for exploring Old Town on foot.
This article uses material from official tourism resources for King Street in Alexandria, Virginia, released under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share-Alike License 3.0.
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