- Things To Do
- Restaurants
- Old Town
- Hotels
- Plan
Minutes from National Harbor and MGM Grand, Old Town Alexandria delights travelers from all over the world. A nationally designated historic district founded in 1749 that George Washington called home, Old Town Alexandria hums with more than 200 independent restaurants and boutiques alongside intimate historic museums and new happenings at the waterfront. Old Town’s cobblestone streets and red brick sidewalks attracts everyone from presidents to pet lovers. At the heart of it all is bustling King Street, a walkable mile recognized as one of the “Great Streets” of America. Visitors can also enjoy the free King Street Trolley or take advantage of our Key to the City museum pass for discounted access to 8 historic sites.
Just a ten minute taxi drive over the bridge or a 20 minute scenic ride on the Alexandria Water Taxi, Alexandria is easy and economical to visit.