Winter Holidays in Alexandria

Celebrate the season with loved ones in Alexandria, Virginia. Recently voted 'One of 10 Great Streets' by the American Planning Association, Alexandria's King Street is surrounded by great places to shop, dine and celebrate on America's historic main streets. Here you will find independently-owned boutiques and restaurants as well as national retail chains as you find something for everyone on your gift list this holiday season.

After a day filled with shopping or sight-seeing, treat yourself to lunch or dinner at one of Alexandria's up and coming culinary hotspots, or visit an old favorite. Better yet, spend the entire weekend taking in the historic attractions and taking part in the many holiday events taking place in the city voted a '2011 Distinctive Destination' by the National Trust for Historic Preservation.

New! Scottish Christmas Walk Parade Route Map

Shop ‘til you drop! The Shop Local Alexandria project has coordinated Black Friday early-bird hours and deep discounts at dozens of independently-owned stores.  Black Friday Shopping in Alexandria

Download your Alexandria Holiday Shopping Guide. With over 100 shops, boutiques and specialty stores, you can find the perfect gift in no time for everyone on the "Nice" list.

From photos with Santa to a holiday boat parade - Alexandria is the place to be to get in the holiday spirit! More Holiday Events

Alexandria's harbor lights up when dozens of illuminated boats cruise the Potomac River at the historic waterfront. Festivities begin at 3 p.m. at the Alexandria City Marina behind the Torpedo Factory Art Center, with free photos with Santa for kids and canines, plus free hot cocoa and cider. The boat parade begins at 5:15 p.m. Free!

Toast to friends & family as you ring in the New Year in Alexandria. Book your hotel package and resolve to have more fun in 2013 as you take in weekend brunch or relax with a spa day after celebrating. New Years Eve in Alexandria 

The Antique Guild | 113 N. Fairfax Street | 703.836.1048

Best Western Mount Vernon| 8751 Richmond Hwy | 703.739.2222

Bugsy's Pizza Restaurant & Sports Bar | 111 King Street | 703.683.0313

The Carlyle Club | 411 John Carlyle Street | 703.548.5953

Dandy Restaurant Cruises | Zero Prince Street | 703.683.6076

Dishes of India | 1510-A Belle View Boulevard | 703.660.6085

First Night Alexandria 

Gadsby's Tavern Restaurant | 134 N. Royal Street | 703.548. 1288

George Washington's Mount Vernon |3200 George Washington Memorial Pkwy | 703.780.2000

Gossypia | 325 Cameron Street | 703.836.6969

Hawthorn Suites Alexandria by Wyndham | 420N. Van Dorn Street | 571.527.3124

Hilton Alexandria Mark Center | 5000 Seminary Road | 703.845.1010

Holiday Inn Alexandria SW Hoffman | 2460 Eisenhower Avenue | 703.740.4209

Kings Jewelers | 609 King Street | 703.549.0011

La Bergerie | 218 N. Lee Street | 703.548.3525

Little Theatre of Alexandria | 600 Wolfe Street | 703.683.5778

Old Town Boutique District

Phillips Seafood Restaurant | 900 Water Street, SW. Washington, D.C. | 443.263.1200

Pink & Brown Boutique | 1212 King Street | 703.684.1050

Pizzeria Paradiso | 124 King Street | 703.837.0149

The Westin Alexandria | 400 Courthouse Square | 703.253.8604

Today's Cargo | 1102 King Street | 703.836.6866

Washington Suites Alexandria | 100 S. Reynolds Street | 703.370.9600