Welcome to Old Town Alexandria
Sightseeing
If you enjoy both Art & History, there is free entry to the Torpedo Factory Art Center-105 N Union St, where torpedoes were once made. It has been converted to 82 artist studios. You will find one-of-a-kind paintings, sculptures, photographs, and jewelry. It is located by the water.
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Torpedo Factory Art Center
105 N Union StIf you enjoy both Art & History, there is free entry to the Torpedo Factory Art Center-105 N Union St, where torpedoes were once made. It has been converted to 82 artist studios. You will find one-of-a-kind paintings, sculptures, photographs, and jewelry. It is located by the water.
While you are here and within walking distance, you might want to check out "The Spite House." Located at 523 Queen Street. It is historical and known as one of the tiniest houses, which is 7' wide and 25' ft deep and a whopping 325 square (with two stories). If you do some research, you'll find the reason for that name.
523 Queen St
523 Queen StreetWhile you are here and within walking distance, you might want to check out "The Spite House." Located at 523 Queen Street. It is historical and known as one of the tiniest houses, which is 7' wide and 25' ft deep and a whopping 325 square (with two stories). If you do some research, you'll find the reason for that name.
We have the "Oldest Farmers' Market," which has occurred every Saturday since 1753, rain or shine, 7:00 AM to 12:00 PM—located in front of the Town Hall at 301 King Street. You can find fresh produce, flowers, and original artwork; a leisurely walk will get you there in fifteen minutes.
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Old Town Farmers Market
301 King StWe have the "Oldest Farmers' Market," which has occurred every Saturday since 1753, rain or shine, 7:00 AM to 12:00 PM—located in front of the Town Hall at 301 King Street. You can find fresh produce, flowers, and original artwork; a leisurely walk will get you there in fifteen minutes.
Christ Church is right around the corner on Cameron St and is known as one of the oldest churches. George Washington was an attendant. It is still in operation, and they provide free tours and hold services. If you want to have a wedding there, you might have to wait a year or more.
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Christ Church
118 N Washington StChrist Church is right around the corner on Cameron St and is known as one of the oldest churches. George Washington was an attendant. It is still in operation, and they provide free tours and hold services. If you want to have a wedding there, you might have to wait a year or more.
Food scene
A fifteen-minute walk down King Street takes you to the Potomac River; this area has more restaurants and parks. In 2021 the City of Alexandria approved closing off an entire block near Union Street, allowing pedestrians to walk on the roads. While there, stop by the Fish Market Restaurant-105 King Street. It's known for great seafood and live entertainment; locals call it our very own "Cheers."
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Fish Market Restaurant
105 King StA fifteen-minute walk down King Street takes you to the Potomac River; this area has more restaurants and parks. In 2021 the City of Alexandria approved closing off an entire block near Union Street, allowing pedestrians to walk on the roads. While there, stop by the Fish Market Restaurant-105 King Street. It's known for great seafood and live entertainment; locals call it our very own "Cheers."