Photos (from left to right): Fall color and row houses; Captain's Row; Traditional Brick Buildings with Shops and restaurants; a patriotic street view; Boats and waterfront of Potomac River

The hometown of first president George Washington, Alexandria has a history dating back to the 18^th century. Today, it’s among the top five best small cities in the US, according to Condé Nast Traveler readers in 2020, and its charming Old Town offers an energetic, beautiful place to call home. Set along the Potomac River across from the National Mall, Old Town is a nationally designated historic district with brick sidewalks, centuries-old buildings and King Street, a walkable mile lined with independently owned restaurants and boutiques.

ARCHITECTURAL STYLE

The neighborhood’s long history is evident in its architecture with its brick sidewalks and mix of semi-detached, row and single-family homes in pre-Revolutionary and Georgian styles. Prices are also smaller than those in Washington, DC, just minutes away.