Things To Do
We’re thrilled to welcome you to Old Town for our wedding weekend at The Alexandrian Hotel! Nestled in one of America’s best‑preserved 18th‑century port cities, the hotel sits in the heart of Northern Virginia’s crown jewel.
Friday Evening
Arrive in the afternoon and stroll King Street—brick sidewalks, Federal‑era façades, galleries, and boutique shops. Catch the golden August sunset over the waterfront for a memorable moment.
Saturday Morning
Grab coffee at Misha’s or St. Elmo’s, then browse The Old Town Shop, Penny Post, and other boutiques. Allow 60‑90 min; the street is full of surprises.
Late Morning–Early Afternoon
Visit the Torpedo Factory Art Center, a former WWI munitions plant now housing artists’ studios, or nearby museums, then wander the waterfront for monumental views.
Evening
Enjoy golden‑hour on the boardwalk, sip a drink at riverside restaurants, and soak in the illuminated cobblestones.
The Alexandrian
480 King Street, Alexandria, VA 22314
Blackwall Hitch
5 Cameron Street, Alexandria, VA 22314
Misha’s Coffeehouse & Roaster
6 Prince Street, Alexandria, VA 22314
St. Elmo's Coffee Pub
529 Montgomery Street, Alexandria, VA 22314
Eclairons
430 South Washington Street, Alexandria, VA 22314
Ada's on the River
3 Pioneer Mill Way, Alexandria, VA 22314
Cooper Mill
10 Duke Street, Alexandria, VA 22314
Mia's Italian Kitchen
100 King Street, Alexandria, VA 22314
The Peoples Drug
103 North Alfred Street, Alexandria, VA 22314
Torpedo Factory Art Center
105 North Union Street, Alexandria, VA 22314
Carlyle House Historic Park
121 North Fairfax Street, Alexandria, VA 22314
Gadsby's Tavern Museum
134 North Royal Street, Alexandria, VA 22314
The Old Town Shop
104 South Union Street, Alexandria, VA 22314
Penny Post
1201 King Street, Alexandria, VA 22314
The Lucky Knot
101 King Street, Alexandria, VA 22314
For all the days along the way