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ShOPPInG In OlD TOWn AlExAnDRIA, VA
Alexandria, Virginia is the Shop Small headquarters of the D.C. region, with what was named “one of
the best indie boutique scenes on the East Coast” by Where Magazine. With its walkable collection of
independently owned boutiques and national stores, picturesque Old Town Alexandria is the perfect
destination for a shopping day out. Some of the city’s most unique stores and local favorites are also
worth making a trip for, from specialty shops with a following to one-of-a-kind boutiques you won’t find
anywhere else. Whether you’re a vintage cocktail enthusiast, a designer shoe fanatic, a yarn connoisseur, or
have another specialty interest, you’ll find your niche in Alexandria and you’ll be glad you made the trip.
FInD SOMEThInG SPECIAl
looking to shop small and support independent businesses? Alexandria is the D.C. region’s Shop Small
headquarters, full of independent boutiques dotting the King Street Mile, Del Ray’s Mount Vernon
Avenue and beyond. Find local shops offering curated selections of stationery, vintage barware, sustainable
fashion and more.
KInG STREET MIlE
named one of the area’s top shopping destinations by the Washington Post and the Wall Street Journal,
Old Town Alexandria boasts a blend of independent galleries, stylish boutiques, vintage shops and
national retailers. locals know to hit King Street for hard-to-find international labels alongside well
known big-name brands. Step inside local shops on or just off King Street offering curated selections of
stationery, vintage barware, sustainable fashion and more. Shop national favorites like Warby Parker and
West Elm. See why the best finds aren’t delivered, they’re discovered.
DEl RAY In AlExAnDRIA
Del Ray is “Where Main Street Still Exists” with made-for-strolling Mount Vernon Avenue dotted with
independent shops, the Del Ray Farmers Market and a booming restaurant scene. Eclectic shops and signature events like Art on the Avenue contribute to an artsy ambiance. During the summer, Del Ray hosts
the popular “First Thursday” events, in which every first Thursday of the month a new festival takes to the
streets, attracting visitors and locals alike in search of family fun and a splash of local culture.
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PRESTIGE | Alexandria, Virginia
