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Shopping in Alexandria, VA

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Alexandria is the D.C. region’s “shop small” destination, boasting more than 100 independent boutiques that provide personalized service and curated selections from chic fashions and home décor to classic toys and gifts for pets.

Find unique holiday gifts for everyone at one-of-a-kind shops dotting King Street in Old Town, or in neighborhoods across Alexandria.

Enjoy some of the lowest prices of the year plus special offers when you shop over Thanksgiving weekend on Plaid Friday: Alexandria’s small business Black Friday, and Small Business Saturday. See all the can’t-miss seasonal shopping events below.

Holiday Shopping Events and Happenings

Holiday Markets in Alexandria

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Old Town Shopping

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The Ultimate King Street Shopping Guide for Old Town Alexandria

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Holidays in Alexandria, VA

A festive street scene shows O’Connell’s Restaurant decorated with garlands, wreaths, bows, and lights. Outdoor tables with red umbrellas line the sidewalk, and holiday decorations adorn the neighboring buildings.

Top Things to Do This Holiday Season in Alexandria, VA 2025

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A modern boutique shop with wooden floors and walls, shelves displaying plants, pots, and various goods, and a large yellow artwork with a red anatomical heart on the right wall. The space is brightly lit and inviting.
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A bright, modern cosmetics store with wooden floors, two central display tables filled with makeup products, shelves of skincare items on the wall, and decorative hanging light fixtures overhead.
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A display of delicate gold jewelry, including necklaces, earrings, and a bracelet, arranged on stands beside a potted succulent, a candle, two white candles in gold holders, and a beige fabric-covered box.
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Three yellow toy school buses of different sizes are stacked on top of each other in front of a children’s book titled “Red Wagon.” Plush toys and a green crocheted blanket are in the background.
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A white shelving unit displays jars of pickles, milk bottles, canned goods, glass pitchers, and kitchen items, with more colorful gifts, bags, and home décor on shelves in the background.
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Two women walking and laughing on a sunny brick sidewalk; one wears a striped tank top and sunglasses, holding pink shopping bags, and the other wears a red dress, both appearing happy and relaxed in a charming downtown area.
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Sunlit art gallery with exposed brick walls displaying several paintings, including a portrait of a man and urban scenes. Wooden floors and stairs lead to another room with more artwork and an office.
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An antique shop interior with shelves and tables filled with ornate china, teacups, a decorative plate featuring a woman’s portrait, vintage furniture, rugs, and various old collectibles.
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A bright, cozy yarn shop filled with colorful yarns and knitting supplies. Several people browse shelves and displays, creating a lively, creative atmosphere under warm lighting.
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Two glasses of beer, one taller and one shorter, both with foamy heads, display the Port City Brewing Company Alexandria, Virginia logo. Blurred glasses and a warm background are visible behind them.
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Neighborhood Favorites: King Street with George Worrell

Join George Worrell of PBS/WHUT as he strolls down King Street in Old Town Alexandria to visit AR Workshop and Pippin Toy Co.

All Alexandria Boutiques and Shops

A boutique clothing store with wooden floors, exposed brick wall, and racks of neatly arranged womens clothes, bags, and accessories. Mannequins display outfits along the well-lit aisle.

3 Sisters

3 Sisters is a stylish yet affordable fashion boutique offering wide variety of clothing. On the second floor, you will...
213 King Street Alexandria, Virginia
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A smiling person wearing a navy “A.M. Kettle Poppin Snacks” shirt holds two bags of colorful popcorn outdoors with trees and blurred greenery in the background.

A.M. Kettle

A.M. Kettle is a small-batch popcorn company, specializing in kettle corn and other popcorn varieties. Find us poppin’ at the...
Available at the Alexandria Visitor Center 221 King Street Alexandria, Virginia
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A museum exhibit about the Civil War features historical photos, documents, and maps on blue display boards, with a glass case in front containing artifacts including a rifle and papers.

Alexandria History Museum at The Lyceum

The 1839 Greek Revival building serves as the City’s history museum. An ongoing exhibition tells the story of Alexandria, once...
201 S. Washington Street Alexandria, Virginia
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Alexandria Visitor Center

Named for Scottish merchant and city founder William Ramsay, the Alexandria Visitor Center is the go-to place for sightseeing brochures,...
221 King Street Alexandria, Virginia
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Four beaded necklaces with colorful tassels and beads are displayed draped over birch logs on a white surface. The necklaces feature various bead colors, including natural, pink, and orange tones.

AR Workshop Alexandria

AR Workshop is an inspiring and charming boutique that offers a selection of on-trend home decor gifts and accessories. New...
1212 King Street Alexandria, Virginia
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Arielle Shoshana Perfume

Arielle Shoshana is your perfume playground for unique, hard-to-find fragrances for all genders. We’re also Washington, D.C.’s first niche fragrance...
313 Cameron Street Alexandria, Virginia
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Art League, Inc.

Founded in 1954, The Art League, Inc. is among the nation’s largest and oldest multi-service organizations for visual artists. As...
105 N. Union Street Alexandria, Virginia
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Wooden printing blocks with floral and bird designs, fabric paints, and colorful cloth pieces decorated with stamped patterns are arranged together on a vibrant background.

Artistic Artifacts

Artistic Artifacts is a creative resource for fabric, fiber, and mixed media art products sold online and in our shop...
4750 Eisenhower Avenue Alexandria, Virginia
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A bright, modern beauty store interior with wooden floors and two display tables filled with makeup products. Shelves with skincare items line the wall, and decorative star-shaped light fixtures hang from the ceiling.

Bellacara

Bellacara is a beauty boutique offering many fine brands including Westman Atelier, Augustinus Bader, Skinceuticals, Oribe, Bumble & Bumble, Kevyn Aucoin, Laura Mercier,...
1000 King Street Alexandria, Virginia
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A shop window display with a bright pink dresser, string lights, heart decorations, small trees, and potted plants. The sign above reads Boxwood. The exterior features white brick and a black planter with greenery.

Boxwood

Boxwood is a gift and home decor boutique in the heart of Old Town Alexandria offering a curated collection of unique...
1205 King Street Alexandria, Virginia
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Carlyle House

Carlyle House

A Georgian Palladian manor house built in 1753 by merchant and city founder John Carlyle. Here, five royal governors and...
121 N. Fairfax Street Alexandria, Virginia
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A historic red brick church with a tall white steeple and arched windows, surrounded by a brick wall and iron gate, stands under a clear blue sky and beside a large tree.

Christ Church

Christ Church is an English country-style church built between 1767 and 1773 to meet the spiritual needs of its parishioners...
118 N. Washington Street Alexandria, Virginia
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Plan Your Trip

Restaurants

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Alexandria Hotels

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Getting To & Around Alexandria

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