Are you thinking of getting married in Alexandria VA this Spring?
Athenaeum: A pink Greek revival 1800s landmark to Virginia can be a good choice to host a marriage. Inside there is an art gallery interior with broad windows which cast natural light. Outside is an attached courtyard with photo friendly moss covered brick walls.
George Washington Masonic Temple: Marble floors and granite columns house this historic secret society. The observation deck can be reserved. The GW Masonic Temple is just steps from the King St. Metro.
Caryle Club: This art-deco club features a dance floor and inclusive dine in catering reservation capabilities. Entertain guests with live music cover bands.
Hotel Monaco: Classy building with plush furnishings at a center of the world location on King St. minutes from the many restaurants, nightlife, and venues. Features a courtyard and ball room and Jackson 20 catering.
Carlyle House: History of love, this building was built in 1753 by John Carlyle for his bride Sarah Fairfax. Join this esteem and enjoy this Georgian Palladin Manor, that is tucked away off a side street in the heart of Old Town. Also has a noteworthy gazebo.
Torpedo Factory: Spacious and industrial and right on the water. Torpedo Factory is on Union St. and features many renowned professional contracted artist studios, of the Art League nonprofit.
Waterfront Park: Scenic views with across the Potomac River backdrops. Close proximity to Old Town and City of Alexandria amenities, such as aforementioned dining, nightlife, history, and entertainment.
Cherry Blossom: On the water with a Victorian-style paddle wheeler. Departs from Alexandria Marina. Marinate on the open air third deck or if the weather beckons, try the interior mahogany woodworked salons. This party boat travels inside the 400 miles of Potomac River.
Mount Vernon: The first president's colonial home, where an inn has seasonal fireplaces, of the era themed dress servers. Candle-lit cuisine, free parking, and an American tradition of democracy that all started with George Washington.
Athenaeum
George Washington Masonic Temple
The Carlyle Club is within walking distance to the King St. Metro
Old Town comes alive at night
King Street has a free trolley
Nesbitt Realty can help you buy and sell real estate in Carlyle House.
Welcome to the Torpedo Factory
Waterfront
The “Cherry Blossom” sternwheeler on the Potomac
Mount Vernon, George Washington’s estate on the Potomac
Source: “Top Places to Get Married in Alexandria,” Extra Alex (February 19, 2015)
Life at the Torpedo Factory does not center around a swimming pool. The Torpedo Factory is about life in one of Northern Virginia's most exclusive neighborhoods.
Most units at the Torpedo Factory are situated around a private formal and well-tended courtyard.
crepe myrtles at the Torpedo Factory
Units come with garage parking in Old Town. If you know the colonial streets of Old Town, you know what a luxury this is.
Union and King in Old Town
The single biggest amenity at the Torpedo Factory is the neighborhood.
Art Center
A Penthouse unit from the Torpedo Factory
Snow at the Torpedo Factory Entrance on Union Street
Old Town waterfront
Alexandria's history as a colonial seaport is well-known in the area, and is one of the reasons that this city to calls to visitors from around the country and around the world. Alexandria's seaport was once a bustling place of industry and commerce, but the cargo ships and packets from foreign seas are long gone now. Today, Alexandria's waterfront is geared more toward the pleasant than the practical.
Where the Water Meets the the Road
At the end of King St. where the road meets the water, there are brick walkways and wooden decks. Plenty of benches and gazebos are there and in the evenings this is a place to find street musicians and other performers practicing their craft before wandering walkers .
In the left side of this picture is the Torpedo Factory, an Alexandria landmark. The Torpedo Factory was what the name implies: an edifice dedicated to the construction of naval weapons of war. But as the industry's needs grew beyond the space here on the Alexandria waterfront, the building was repurposed as an art and crafts center. The building now houses a good many artists is is a wonderful place for tourists and residents alike to visit.
The Torpedo Factory
The Torpedo Factory and the waterfront are very close to the Torpedo Factory condos---high end condos in Old Town. For a list of prices and to check the availability of condos click the Torpedo Factory Condos. If you're interested in searching condos, townhouses and houses around Old Town you might find this post useful.
King Street Trolley
Metro Access
Among other things, the waterfront at Alexandria is nice because it's metro accessible. Simply take the Metro to King St. Station and then ride the free trolley to the Waterfront. The trolley is a service of the City of Alexandria for visitors and residents. It's a fun and easy way to make your way across Old Town.
Nearby Parks and Trails
Waterfront Park on the Potomac in Old Town
Parks and paths line the waterfront these days. It's the perfect place for a walk on a Spring day.
Park along the Potomac in Alexandria VA
Benches are found at just the right places. These photos were taking on a weekday morning, but in the afternoons and evenings the waterfront wakes up. Tourists, joggers and walkers share this open public space.
On the evening of December 1st 2012 Old Town Alexandria hosted the annual boat parade of lights. The event featured several pleasure boats decked out in festive lights making rounds in the Potomac. Just past the Torpedo Factory, Old Town features a strip right on the water similar to a board walk; this area attracts street performers, locals, tourists, amongst others. As seen in the photos below the strip provides a great view of the water, the distant Woodrow Wilson Bridge, and National Harbor.
Old Town Alexandria features a robust night life. Along King Street there are several restaurants which also serve as bars in the later hours. Union Street intersects King Street and serves as a pick up stop for the free trolley. Old Town Alexandria is serviced by the King Street metro station.
Mai Thai is located right across from the Torpedo Factory
Popular bars in Old Town Alexandria Virginia include Chadwicks, Union Street, Flying Fish, Light Horse, Fish Market, O’Connells, the Lizard Lounge and Murphy’s
Mai Thai features waterfront views
Old Town has distinct historic brick laid sidewalks
Old Town has several boat taxi’s
Charter House in Old Town is located right on the water
The waterfront is a host to a variety of street performances. Within walking distance of this entertainment are several condo's and neighborhoods. The waterfront near the Torpedo Factory is a great place for the family. The entertainment ranges from magic, music, portraits, balloons, etc.
Yo Love is located at 101 Union Street #101 in Old Town Alexandria. The food here is self serve and priced based on the total accumulated in frozen yogurt and toppings. Yo Love is a healthy and tasty treat. Around this location is the Torpedo Factory and the water front docks.
A wide variety of candy’s and toppings
A self serving frozen yogurt machine with different flavors
Overwood is located at 220 North Lee Alexandria Va 22314. This area of Old Town is close to several parks, the water, and schools for children. Also within this area of Old Town are several restaurants and shops. The Torpedo Factory is just around the corner from Overwood. The food at Overwood is classic American. Most of the homes in this neighborhood are brick.
Old Town Alexandria has some of the most sought-after real estate on the planet. People that live here love the convenience, the history charm, the shops and restaurants and the access to the Potomac waterfront. But what can you get for around a million dollars in Old Town? Our agent Julie Nesbitt recently represented buyers at Cameron Mews and her buyers were delighted with a location that was at the heart of everything just paces from the Potomac River. In addition to Cameron Mews, some of the more popular spots are: Ford's Landing, Liberty Row, Torpedo Factory, Prince Street Club and others in the South East Quadrant of Old Town.
Located on the Waterfront of Historic Old Town Alexandria, the Torpedo Factory Art Center is a great place for art lovers and tourists alike. The center is stocked
A Penthouse unit from the Torpedo Factory
with pieces ranging from “The Nest Project” to at “Fiberworks” Gallery. The museum has over 500,000 visitors annually and has over 82 artist studios, six galleries, two workshops, and the Alexandria Archaeology Museum. The center also houses over 165 visual artists who produce artwork ranging from painting to stained glass. The Torpedo Factory is located at 105 N. Union Street, Alexandria, VA 22314. (703) 838-4565.
Across the street from the Torpedo Factory Art Center is the Torpedo Factory Condominiums, a collection of apartment and townhouse-style condos at the heart of Old Town's most desirable waterfront locations.
