MAKE IT A WEEKEND

Historic Eateries & Modern Dining: Enjoy riverside restaurants and taverns housed in historic buildings, serving everything from classic American fare to international cuisine.
Bars & Breweries: Old Town has a lively bar and craft beer scene, including speakeasies and local breweries accessible throughout the area.

King Street Boutiques: Browse more than 100 independently owned shops and boutiques along a walkable mile of King Street — great for unique gifts, fashion, décor, and antiques.
Sweet Treats & Snacks: Old Town’s dessert scene includes artisanal gelato, cupcakes, and chocolate shops — perfect for a sweets crawl after shopping. 

Waterfront Views: The Potomac River waterfront offers scenic paths, outdoor dining, public art, and occasional cruises or water taxi rides.
Tall Ship Providence: Check out this floating historic ship on the waterfront and enjoy guided tours or seasonal sunset sails.
Architectural Walks & Photography: Wander the district’s historic architecture — from Georgian to Victorian styles — with plenty of photo-worthy spots. 

Explore diverse dining options at restaurants throughout Alexandria on the Visit Alexandria Restaurants page.

Discover boutique hotels, popular chain brands or private rentals on Visit Alexandria’s Hotels page. Hotel AKA Alexandria is offering discounted rooms for visitors that want to stay the weekend of the Festival.

From historic landmarks to boutique shopping, find attractions and activities on the Visit Alexandria’s Things to Do page for more ideas.

Many Parking Garages and lots are located conveniently in the Historic District. On-street metered parking is available for up to two or three hours (per the posted signage). 

The DASH Bus is free. DASH buses run from 6:00AM to 12:00AM on both Friday and Saturday.  

Metrorail provides safe, clean, reliable transit service for more than 600,000 customers a day throughout the Washington, DC area. The system is the second busiest in the United States, serving 98 stations in Virginia, Maryland, and the District of Columbia. 

The free King Street Trolley will run a modified route from the King Street Metro to the Lyceum (201 S. Washington St) and back, every 15 minutes from 11:00AM to 11:00PM. 

Riding with Capital Bikeshare is an easy, affordable, and super-fun way to explore. Just hop on a classic bike or ebike—and be on your way. 

There are various Dockside Mobility devices run throughout Old Town including e-scooters and e-bikes.  

The following companies currently operate within the City of Alexandria.

•  GoGreen Cab 703.212.2000

•  VIP Cab 703.333.5800

•  King Cab 703.549.3530

•  Union Cab 703.683.1200

•  Yellow Cab 703.549.2500 

The Potomac Water Taxi is the only water-based public transportation option available in the D.C. metro area and provides one of the easiest modes of public transportation between The Wharf, Old Town Alexandria, and National Harbor.