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Why is Old Town Alexandria famous?

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Old Town is so-called because it is the oldest part of Alexandria. Old Town was originally laid out in 1749 and is a nationally designated historic district. Many of its 4,000 historic buildings houses, art galleries, antique shops and restaurants. Once the site of the second-largest slave market in the United States, Old Town’s Market Square now contains a large fountain, extensive landscaping and a Saturday morning farmers’ market.

Old Town is known for its illustrious residents and guests. George Washington called it home. Robert E. Lee worshiped at Christ Church and Thomas Jefferson entertained at nearby Gadsby’s Tavern. Old Town Alexandria offer a full menu of dining choices with restaurants ranging from fast-food to white tablecloth. A night on the town can be had at spots such as the Oyster Bar and Club Room at Union Street.

A gentleman in Old Town plays the glass harp before a crowd Old Town King Street Shopping courtyard in Old Town King Street in Old Town Cameron Street Carlyle House Husband and wife on their way to a meal in Old Town vintage

Featured Listings in Old Town Alexandria

  1. 2 beds, 1 full bath
    Lot size: 1,290 sqft
    Year built: 1918
    Days on market: 3
  2. 3 beds, 2 full, 1 part baths
    Home size: 1,475 sq ft
    Lot size: 1,975 sqft
    Year built: 1920
    Days on market: 3
  3. 2 beds, 2 full, 1 part baths
    Home size: 1,376 sq ft
    Year built: 1998
    Parking spots: 1
    Days on market: 3

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(all data current as of 7/17/2015)

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