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Gift Shops in Alexandria, VA

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Shopping for souvenirs or special gifts couldn’t be easier in Alexandria, Virginia. Antique and jewelry shops are the best bet for authentic Americana and you’ll be sure to find a one-of-a-kind gift and memento at stores like The Old Town Shop.

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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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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Four pieces of textured, sculptural jewelry—three cuff bracelets and one circular pendant—are displayed with a quote about inspiration from nature and metals. Caption below reads “Wearable Sculptures.”.

Dejan Studio Jewelry

Dejan Studio Jewelry specializes in one-of-a-kind designs with a focus on unique custom engagement rings, wedding bands, and other celebration...
105 N. Union Street Studio 23 Alexandria, Virginia
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A small white art gallery building with a ramp, surrounded by lush gardens and colorful flowers. A blue banner hangs by the entrance, and a red mailbox stands by the walkway leading to the door.

Del Ray Artisans

A community art organization featuring visual and functional arts with monthly exhibits. Hours are First Thursday (April through Sept) 12-9pm, Thursday...
2704 Mount Vernon Avenue Alexandria, Virginia
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Gold and silver cufflinks with various designs, including logos and floral shapes, are displayed on white hexagonal stands and a book, with a white rose and light fabric in the background.

Eliana Curated

Eliana Curated is a charming jewelry boutique nestled on historic King Street, offering a thoughtfully edited collection of everyday staples...
1003 King Street Alexandria, Virginia
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An art gallery display titled FANTASTICAL GLASS BY ALISON SIGETHY features colorful glass sculptures in tall cylindrical cases, surrounded by vibrant abstract wall art. The gallery has dark walls and polished floors.

Fantastical Glass

Fantastical Glass is the working studio of artist Alison Sigethy. Alison makes one-of-a-kind kinetic glass sculptures called Sea Cores as...
105 N. Union Street Studio 335 Alexandria, Virginia
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A stained glass window depicting a tall church with yellow-lit windows, set among green rolling hills and snow-capped mountains in the background.

Fiscus Glassworks

Brad Fiscus is a stained glass artist and owner of Fiscus Glassworks. Brad has been working in stained glass for...
2141 Jamieson Avenue Alexandria, Virginia
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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.

Shop Small for the Holidays

A man and woman smile and hold hands outside a flower shop decorated with holiday wreaths and greenery. The shop is on a brick sidewalk with other pedestrians and shops visible in the background.