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Alexandria is the D.C. region’s ‘shop small’ destination, with more than 100 independent boutiques offering personalized service and curated selections from chic fashion and home décor to classic toys and gifts for pets. Many of these shops are concentrated along King Street and its side streets in walkable Old Town, where the free King Street Trolley makes it easy to hop on and off as you explore the full corridor. Del Ray‘s Mount Vernon Avenue offers its own distinct mix of locally owned and vintage-oriented shopping just a neighborhood away. Browse by category or use the region filter in the directory below to find the right shops for your interests.

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A woman smiles with her hands in her pockets on a sunny, tree-lined sidewalk in front of a sign that reads, 'Friends to Lovers'

Friends to Lovers

The Old Town Shop's interior features colorful displays of gifts, souvenirs and more. There are clothing items, accessories, snacks, decor and more.

The Old Town Shop

Founder and owner of Old House Provisions, Drew Altizer inside his shoemaking studio and workshop while holding a shoe.

Old House Provisions

Exterior shot of Vintage Mirage's red brick building, general manager Rebecca Jacobs, is shown standing next to a mannequin display wearing a bright pink dress.

Vintage Mirage

An image of the owner of Mystique Jewelers Elizabeth Mandros.

Mystique Jewelers

Ana Tkabladze posing in front of her jewelry display inside her art studio at the Torpedo Factory Art Center in Alexandria.

GalleriaGeorgiAna

The sales floor as Pippin Toy. Co features colorful and whimsical toys, art supplies, books and more. Built-in shelves line sage green walls, while tables hold merchandise.

Penny Post, Red Barn Mercantile, Pippin Toy Co.

A colorful mural on the side of the Pacers Running shop in Old Town Alexandria reads

Pacers Running

Joel Pace standing in front of a display of a wall display of handcrafted artwork.

The B.E.S.T. Gift Shop

A row of tents lined along Mount Vernon Avenue in Del Ray. Pedestrians are shown walking down the street during Art on the Avenue. The festivals banner is hung above them.

Art on the Avenue

Angelika O'Reilly smiling at camera in professional portrait

Eliana Curated

Celthia Corsino inside Bellacara, Old Town Alexandria’s luxury cosmetics boutique.

Bellacara

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Begin your shopping journey in Alexandria by browsing a selection of shops by category.

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Interior of 3 Sisters Boutique; shoppers look at racks of dresses.
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A modern boutique shop with wooden floors and walls, shelves displaying plants, pots, and various goods, and a large yellow artwork with a red anatomical heart on the right wall. The space is brightly lit and inviting.
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A bright, modern cosmetics store with wooden floors, two central display tables filled with makeup products, shelves of skincare items on the wall, and decorative hanging light fixtures overhead.
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A close-up view of wine bottles displayed on angled shelves in a wine shop, with rows of upright bottles in the background. Labels and price tags are visible on the shelves.
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A display of delicate gold jewelry, including necklaces, earrings, and a bracelet, arranged on stands beside a potted succulent, a candle, two white candles in gold holders, and a beige fabric-covered box.
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Three yellow toy school buses of different sizes are stacked on top of each other in front of a children’s book titled “Red Wagon.” Plush toys and a green crocheted blanket are in the background.
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A black and brown dog wearing a red collar sits on a cobblestone alleyway lined with brick walls and greenery, looking directly at the camera.
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Shop Alexandria’s Local and Creative Side

Explore the independent boutiques, historic shopping areas, original artwork, vintage finds and maker experiences that make Alexandria such a unique destination.

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A white shelving unit displays jars of pickles, milk bottles, canned goods, glass pitchers, and kitchen items, with more colorful gifts, bags, and home décor on shelves in the background.
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Sunlit art gallery with exposed brick walls displaying several paintings, including a portrait of a man and urban scenes. Wooden floors and stairs lead to another room with more artwork and an office.
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An antique shop interior with shelves and tables filled with ornate china, teacups, a decorative plate featuring a woman’s portrait, vintage furniture, rugs, and various old collectibles.
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A bright, cozy yarn shop filled with colorful yarns and knitting supplies. Several people browse shelves and displays, creating a lively, creative atmosphere under warm lighting.
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Two glasses of beer, one taller and one shorter, both with foamy heads, display the Port City Brewing Company Alexandria, Virginia logo. Blurred glasses and a warm background are visible behind them.
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Neighborhood Favorites: King Street with George Worrell

Join George Worrell of PBS/WHUT as he strolls down King Street in Old Town Alexandria for a firsthand look at two very different shopping experiences. At AR Workshop, visitors can get hands-on with creative DIY projects and take home something they made themselves. At Pippin Toy Co., a beloved locally owned toy shop, the shelves are stocked with the kind of carefully chosen playthings that make every visit feel like a discovery. Watch the video, then explore both shops and everything else King Street has to offer.

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Explore Alexandria Shopping

Browse Alexandria’s full shopping directory by business name, category or neighborhood. Many Old Town boutiques along the King Street Mile are within easy walking distance of one another and can be combined into a single afternoon of exploring. Store hours and individual policies vary by business, so confirm current details on each listing before your visit.

A boutique clothing store with wooden floors, exposed brick wall, and racks of neatly arranged womens clothes, bags, and accessories. Mannequins display outfits along the well-lit aisle.

3 Sisters

3 Sisters is a stylish yet affordable fashion boutique offering wide variety of clothing. On the second floor, you will...
213 King Street Alexandria, Virginia
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A historic, tan brick building with four large white columns, tall windows, and a triangular pediment, set against a blue sky. Cars are parked in front and greenery surrounds the building.

Alexandria History Museum at The Lyceum

The 1839 Greek Revival building serves as the City’s history museum. An ongoing exhibition tells the story of Alexandria, once...
201 S. Washington Street Alexandria, Virginia
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A brown visitor center sign and an attractions sign stand in front of a historic building with a porch, white railing, and people sitting outside on a sunny day.

Alexandria Visitor Center

Named for Scottish merchant and city founder William Ramsay, the Alexandria Visitor Center is the go-to place for sightseeing brochures,...
221 King Street Alexandria, Virginia
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Four beaded necklaces with colorful tassels and beads are displayed draped over birch logs on a white surface. The necklaces feature various bead colors, including natural, pink, and orange tones.

AR Workshop Alexandria

AR Workshop is an inspiring and charming boutique that offers a selection of on-trend home decor gifts and accessories. New...
1212 King Street Alexandria, Virginia
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Arielle Shoshana Perfume

Arielle Shoshana is your perfume playground for unique, hard-to-find fragrances for all genders. We’re also Washington, D.C.’s first niche fragrance...
313 Cameron Street Alexandria, Virginia
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A gallery wall filled with various framed artworks, including portraits, landscapes, still lifes, and abstract pieces, all arranged closely together in different sizes and styles.

Art League, Inc.

Founded in 1954, The Art League, Inc. is among the nation’s largest and oldest multi-service organizations for visual artists. As...
105 N. Union Street Alexandria, Virginia
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Wooden printing blocks with floral and bird designs, fabric paints, and colorful cloth pieces decorated with stamped patterns are arranged together on a vibrant background.

Artistic Artifacts

Artistic Artifacts is a creative resource for fabric, fiber, and mixed media art products sold online and in our shop...
4750 Eisenhower Avenue Alexandria, Virginia
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A bright, modern beauty store interior with wooden floors and two display tables filled with makeup products. Shelves with skincare items line the wall, and decorative star-shaped light fixtures hang from the ceiling.

Bellacara

Bellacara is a beauty boutique offering many fine brands including Westman Atelier, Augustinus Bader, Skinceuticals, Oribe, Bumble & Bumble, Kevyn Aucoin, Laura Mercier,...
1000 King Street Alexandria, Virginia
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A shop window display with a bright pink dresser, string lights, heart decorations, small trees, and potted plants. The sign above reads Boxwood. The exterior features white brick and a black planter with greenery.

Boxwood

Boxwood is a gift and home decor boutique in the heart of Old Town Alexandria offering a curated collection of unique...
1205 King Street Alexandria, Virginia
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Carlyle House

Carlyle House

A Georgian Palladian manor house built in 1753 by merchant and city founder John Carlyle. Here, five royal governors and...
121 N. Fairfax Street Alexandria, Virginia
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A historic red brick church with a tall white steeple and arched windows, surrounded by a brick wall and iron gate, stands under a clear blue sky and beside a large tree.

Christ Church

Christ Church is an English country-style church built between 1767 and 1773 to meet the spiritual needs of its parishioners...
118 N. Washington Street Alexandria, Virginia
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A red brick building with large glass windows displays shoes inside. Signs for Comfort One Shoes and ProCentures hang above the sidewalk. Trees and reflections of buildings are visible outside.

Comfort One Shoes

Comfort One Shoes is the Mid-Atlantic’s best shoe store, committed to bringing you the highest quality, most comfortable and best...
200 & 201 King Street Alexandria, Virginia
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