Old Town Alexandria Harbor — Local services in Alexandria

The old seaport section of Alexandria, the Old Town Alexandria, is a great place to visit with a free trolley on King Street that would get you around the area. But I would suggest you walk on its cobblestone streets and enjoy the historic buildings that abound.

According to history, Alexandria’s riverfront was an important colonial port during the colonial, revolutionary and Civil War periods, dating back to 1749.

The Potomac river is beautiful, so enjoy the walk. If you happen to be there at sunset, you will love the place even more.

There are a variety of guided tours available including cruises on the Potomac River, horse drawn carriage rides, ghost tours, and historic...

Beautiful area, plenty of food options and a great place for a romantic date or a family outing.

PRO TIP: This is a great place to watch New Years Fireworks. Old Town shoots off fireworks from a boat out on the water and they are spectacular. I'd recommend getting to the harbor early because things fill up pretty quickly and traffic leaving can be a pain, but it really is worth it.

What I typically do is bike into Old Town or park a mile or two away so you avoid all the New...

It's a lovely place to walk when the weather is nice. Numerous boats and ferries are docked here, offering a beautiful view of the Potomac River and National Harbor. The open area has plenty of benches to sit on while enjoying the scenery. You can watch people walking by and boats sailing on the river. Waterfront Park is located right next to it, and many restaurants and coffee shops are nearby. The Torpedo Art Factory is behind the harbor, and Old Town Alexandria is just a...