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Old Town Alexandria is a “shop small” destination, boasting more than 100 independent boutiques that provide personalized service and curated selections from chic fashions and home décor to classic toys and gifts for pets.

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A woman wearing a yellow blouse stands on a brick sidewalk, window shopping as she looks through the shop’s window, with greenery and a street visible in the background.
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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 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 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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Two women walking and laughing on a sunny brick sidewalk; one wears a striped tank top and sunglasses, holding pink shopping bags, and the other wears a red dress, both appearing happy and relaxed in a charming downtown area.
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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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Featured Shops

All Alexandria Boutiques and Shops

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 row of colorful historic buildings on a sunny street, with a yellow storefront displaying a hanging sign that reads Antiques Fine Art. A tree and lamppost are visible along the sidewalk.

A Galerie – Antiques and Fine Art

The best kept secret in Old Town! A Galerie houses a plethora of handpicked antiques and designer home décor ranging...
317 Cameron Street Alexandria, Virginia
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A smiling person wearing a navy “A.M. Kettle Poppin Snacks” shirt holds two bags of colorful popcorn outdoors with trees and blurred greenery in the background.

A.M. Kettle

A.M. Kettle is a small-batch popcorn company, specializing in kettle corn and other popcorn varieties. Find us poppin’ at the...
Available at the Alexandria Visitor Center 221 King Street Alexandria, Virginia
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A gray brick storefront labeled Alexandria Cupcake sits between a green and a blue building. The entrance has a red door with a sign above it, and a small potted tree is near the doorway.

Alexandria Cupcake

Located in the heart of Old Town Alexandria, Alexandria Cupcake takes pride in making the best tasting cupcakes and using...
1022 King Street Alexandria, Virginia
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Museum exhibit with blue display boards showcasing Civil War-era photos, maps, documents, and artifacts. A glass display case in front contains historical items, including a rifle and photographs.

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 charming two-story house with a brown gambrel roof, yellow siding, white railings, and a front porch. Colorful flowers and green shrubs line the garden, and sunlight filters through the trees.

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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A brick storefront with black trim displays the sign AMERICAN IN PARIS. Large windows showcase clothing and decor inside. A tree and brick sidewalk are in front of the entrance, and the address 1225 is visible by the door.

American in Paris Boutique

An American in Paris is a traditional European-style boutique featuring curated emerging designers, bespoke pieces; carrying unique styles from evening...
1225 King Street Alexandria, Virginia
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The Anthropologie logo features the brand name in uppercase serif letters, surrounded by decorative, swirling lines on a white background.

Anthropologie

Anthropologie offers a curated mix of clothing, accessories, gifts and home décor that reflects a personal style and fuels passions...
610 King Street Alexandria, Virginia
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Beaded necklaces with tassels and a tusk-shaped pendant are displayed on a light birch log, laid on a white surface. The beads are in pastel and natural tones with pink and purple tassels.

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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The image displays the name ARIELLE SHOSHANA in bold, black, uppercase letters on a plain white background.

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 wall covered with various framed artworks, including paintings, drawings, and photographs in different styles, colors, and subjects, such as landscapes, portraits, still lifes, and abstract art.

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, leaf, and bird designs are displayed with jars of paint and brightly colored fabric squares printed with matching patterns, creating a vibrant, artistic scene.

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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Restaurants

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Alexandria Hotels

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Getting To & Around Alexandria

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