Old Town neighborhood in Alexandria

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85 About Old Town

Old Town is the 2nd most walkable neighborhood in Alexandria with a Walk Score of 85.

Best Alexandria neighborhoods for walkability are King St. Metro/Eisenhower Ave., Old Town and Braddock Road Metro.

# Old Town

Walk Score:	85
Population:	7,345

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Founders Park .55 mi
Adam J: Located right on the Potomac River, Founders Park always features a healthy mix of picnickers, families, and big drooly dogs.
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Chart House .45 mi
Adam J: Whether dining al fresco or indoors, sweeping views of the Potomac complement tasty meals.
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Market Square .33 mi
Adam J: The beautiful architecture and fountains of Market Square are the backdrop to City Hall and a weekly farmer's market.
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Pat Troy's Restaurant & Pub .30 mi
Adam J: This neighborhood institution is the best of a number of Irish pubs in Old Town. Founded and owned by former Alexandria Mayor (and Irish expat) Pat Troy, the live music and Irish brews are not to be missed!
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Rowhouse with Gaslight Lamp .39 mi
Adam J: This rowhouse in Old Town Alexandria features a gaslight lamp which is typical for older rowhouses in the town.
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Hotel Monaco Alexandria, a Kimpton Hotel .24 mi
Adam J: This historic hotel was purportedly the site of the first recorded Civil War casualty - the result of a brawl between a Northerner and Southerner. It is also rumored to be haunted.
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Rowhouses .38 mi
Adam J: These are typical colonial rowhouses which reflect the historic architecture of Old Town Alexandria.
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Alexandria Visitors Center at Ramsay House .29 mi
Adam J: The historic Ramsay House serves as both the Visitor's Center for Old Town and the starting point for history and ghost walking tours.
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View Down King Street .32 mi
Adam J: The bustling sidewalks of King Street lead to a plethora of restaurants, bars, antique and art shops, and local curio stores.
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Gadsby's Tavern .33 mi
Adam J: The historic Gadsby's Tavern once served George Washington and Thomas Jefferson, and now features a unique historic meal in a colonial setting for its patrons. A must visit!
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Hank's Oyster Bar .47 mi
Adam J: Hands-down, best oyster menu in the D.C. area!
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Pops Old Fashion Ice Cream Co .32 mi
Adam J: The block around Pop's is always full of people enjoying this establishment's old fashioned ice cream treats.
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King Street Trolley .33 mi
Adam J: A free trolley for getting around Old Town!
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Pizzeria Paradiso .30 mi
Adam J: Gourmet, authentic Italian pizzas with an impressive beer list!
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Kelly's Art & Frame Inc .64 mi
Andrew H: Custom frames! Beautiful
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Fish Market Restaurant .33 mi
Adam J: Some of the freshest local seafood in the area!
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BGR, The Burger Joint .34 mi
Andrew H: Sunday veg burger
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Torpedo Factory Art Center .38 mi
Adam J: A community of local artists share work and gallery space in this can't miss Alexandria landmark!
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Misha's .43 mi
James I: It's the orange cup. It is the easiest way to spot a local. Tourists will always have a Starbucks in their hand not a Misha's orange cup.
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Two Nineteen Restaurant .29 mi
Adam J: This restaurant and its attached Basin Street Lounge features southern cooking and live blues music.
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The Athenaeum .24 mi
James I: Great venue for art and expression
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Austin Grill .36 mi
James I: One of the best apps on the menu. Gotta try it with the house jelly
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Jackson 20 .26 mi
James I: Deviled Eggs App.
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Momo Sushi .43 mi
James I: Great sushi. Some of the freshest fish I have eaten in Old Town
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Five Guys Burgers & Fries .55 mi
James I: Gotta try the fries and get a Bacon Double Cheeseburger!
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Alexandria Neighborhoods

Rank	Name	Walk Score	Population
1	King St. Metro/Eisenhower Ave.	86	619
2	Old Town	85	7,345
3	Braddock Road Metro	82	4,961
4	Southwest Quadrant	80	2,877
5	Old Town North	75	2,109
6	Potomac West	73	22,604
7	Landmark/Van Dom	69	24,438
8	Eisenhower East	69	3,719
9	Northeast	68	1,923
10	Fairlington/Bradlee	64	707
11	Potomac Yard/Potomac Greens	64	1,755
12	Alexandria Wrest	60	28,412
13	King St Metro/Eisenhower Ave	60	609
14	Seminary Hill	55	21,451
15	Taylor Run	53	5,564
16	North Ridge/Rosemont	52	11,450