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Market Square Saturday

Once selling goods from George Washington’s Mount Vernon. The Market Square Saturday Farmers’ Market is a great place to check out local craftspeople, get some breakfast, or gather fruits and veggies for the week ahead.

§  Scent: Lavender, Cucumber, Sage

ALX Scoop Shop

Often named the Ice Cream Cone Capitol of the USA Old, there is no shortage of ice cream and ice cream like shops all within walking distance of each of in Old Town Alexandria. Whether it is old fashioned hand dipped, modern science nitrogen, oo European gelato… scoops can be found nearly everywhere!

§  Scent:  Vanilla Waffle Cone

ALX Pineapple 

The pineapple, a common symbol of Old Town Alexandria! The pineapple has become the international sign of hospitality. During the colonial era well off Alexandrians often imported these rare fruits to share with guests to show off their wealth and fondness for their guests. 

§  Scent: Pineapple Upside Down Cake

Potomac Cherry Blossoms

On March 27, 1912, the gift of Japanese cherry trees from Mayor Yukio Ozaki of Tokyo City to the city of Washington, D.C. Mayor Ozaki donated the trees to enhance the growing friendship between the United States and Japan and also celebrate the continued close relationship between the two nations

§  Scent: Floral, Cherry Blossom

Christmas on King Street

Oprah Magazine once named Old Town Alexandria one of the best Christmas Villages in the World. This should come as no surprise to anyone who has shopped on King Street during the holiday season with holiday cheer, sounds, and scents coming from every shop along the quaint brick lined street. Even more feels of the holidays can be seen just off King Street with many 18th century row homes adorned with wreaths, garland, fruits with clove that pair so well with gas lanterns and fireplace aromas.

§  Scent: Balsam, Cinnamon, Apple

Stroll Along the Potomac

The Potomac, noted for its beauty, is also rich in historical significance. Mount Vernon, home of George Washington, is on its banks below Washington, D.C.

§  Scent: Fresh Air

Port City Pub Crawl

For those seeking exquisitely crafted cocktails at Alexandria's bars and pubs, a sliding wooden wall inside Sugar Shack Donuts reveals Captain Gregory’s 25-seat cocktail lounge, while the glamorous PX, a 1920’s-inspired speakeasy, signals it is open with an unmarked blue light. For a laid-back vibe with live music, stroll into local pubs Daniel O’Connell’s and Murphy’s Grand Irish Pub, and raise a glass of craft beer from Alexandria’s award-winning Port City Brewing Company.

§  Scent: Hops and Barley