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Things to do in Alexandria, Virginia (VA): The Best Gift & Specialty Shops
A short Metro ride from Washington DC, Alexandria, Virginia is the perfect escape from the fast-paced capital. First settled in 1695, the city retains its colonial spirit, with cobblestone streets and historic buildings in the Old Town, Gadsby's Tavern, a restaurant serving food since 1770, and centers of learning like the Black History Museum. For a more contemporary side of Alexandria, wander the streets of the stylish Del Ray neighborhood, where local artists operate boutiques and studios.
Restaurants in Alexandria
1. Olio Tasting Room
2. Galt & Bro
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5.0 based on 7 reviews
Fine jewelry and watches boutique store offering a wide selection of designers and brands from all over the world.
3. Stitch Sew Shop
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
4. The Old Town Shop
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5.0 based on 12 reviews
Unique Old Town Alexandria gifts & mementos to celebrate Alexandria’s historic heritage. We offer exclusive clothing and accessories including our OTX house brand, along with fun toys and gifts for kids. Our selection of books are dedicated to Alexandria, DC, and Virginia history and culture, and our Locals Alley features gourmet and artisan selections from Old Town Farmer's Market vendors. Stop by - we are one of the most unique shops in Alexandria!
Reviewed By mjmomcat
Beautiful displays and great items for sale! Ornaments that you don't see everywhere else. Wonderful customer service and terrific selection.
5. Fleurir Chocolates
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
6. Ten Thousand Villages Alexandria
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4.5 based on 21 reviews
Reviewed By N6711MBreneer
What a wonderful, eclectic combination of specialty goods from around the world. Kate was so helpful in helping me select a special gift for friends. She told me the background stories on each product and the prices were very reasonable for the quality and the positive missions involved in the fair trade products. High on my list for must return to stores.
7. The Spice & Tea Exchange of Alexandria
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4.5 based on 21 reviews
The Spice & Tea Exchange of Annapolis is a retail wonderland of fine, savory, exotic spices and spice blends, gourmet teas, flavored sugars, salts, seasonings and accessories. Hand-selected and specially blended onsite for customer’s cooking pleasure, our gourmet products will delight the senses and tingle the soul. We pride ourselves on our distinctive, high-quality products, a truly unique in-store “sensory utopia” experience, and excellent customer service! We also have a tea-to-go bar for freshley steep tea infused to your specifications while you browse! Find your way to Flavor at The Spice & Tea Exchange! Sister locations in: Rehoboth Beach, DE & Annapolis, MD!
8. The Urban Attic & The Christmas Attic
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4.5 based on 13 reviews
Reviewed By je1058 - Fredericksburg, United States
A truly festive place to stop in, especially during the Christmas season! They have 3 floors of Christmas decorating ideas, ornaments, lighting, etc and lots of friendly folks to help out. We always find something interesting for our tree and to give for gifts!
9. Reunions
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
10. The Irish Walk
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4.5 based on 3 reviews
