If you follow my travel posts, you know that I am sucker for vibrant buildings and old-fashioned aesthetic. Knowing how obsessed I am with quaint towns, my cousin suggested I visit Old Town Alexandria, Virginia.
True to his words, this city which is on the Potomac river and home to first president of the United States, George Washington offered a heavy dose of quaint gorgeousness! My time there was spent perusing the lovely cobble streets and seeking out interesting buildings.
While Old Town Alexandria is a beautiful place, I wouldn't advice anyone to fly in from any part of the world just to see this town. It is a really small town and there isn't much to do. However, if you are visiting Washington DC, it wouldnt hurt to hop on the metro to explore this charming town for a few hours.
Below are the beautiful sights I encoutered on my two-day visit. Enjoy...
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There is a free trolley that runs down the major commercial street, King Street. I hopped on it all the way to the Potomac River waterfront |
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Potomac River Water front |
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Few things are more gorgeous than a sunset on a river. |
Selfie time
Yellow brick wall
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How pretty are these homes! |
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Prettiest front door ever |
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Fall leaves and cobblestone roads |
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The framing of this street with the trees is just perfect |
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Mint condition |
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More colorful goodness |
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Back at the water front on day 2
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Just an interesting alley way
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Pretty sign and fall leaves |
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...and of course yummy cupcakes to end an amazing day.
That's all folks. Hope you enjoyed my little adventure in Old Town Alexandria. Have a great thanksgiving. |