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(Not So) Speechless Sunday - A Walk Through Old Town Alexandria, VA

By Elizabeth Byrne

Real Estate Agent with Keller Williams Realty

May 15, 2011 01:58 AM

A Walk Through Old Town Alexandria, VA

One of my favorite places around Washington, DC is Old Town in Alexandria, Virginia. As you walk through narrow streets of the city, under the trees forming shady tunnels, you feel as you stepped back in time. And you did.

Many townhomes go back to 18th century and are still used as private residences. Some of the historic townhomes accomodate restaurants and shops. As I was walking along Cameron Street, these pretty pink windows, enchanting store sign, and plants adorning the entrance attracted my attention. I love the way the splash of color makes this townhome stand out among the row of similar homes.

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Judy Klem

Transition Stage LLC - Shelton, CT

Home Staging, Senior Move Management, Fairfield/New Haven counties

Hi Elizabeth - What an inviting photo! It's been quite a while since I visited there, but I remember enjoying exactly what you've described. That feeling of stepping back in time to a gentle, beautiful place is a delicious experience. Thanks for bringing that feeling back for me with your post.

May 15, 2011 02:41 AM

Belinda Spillman

Aspen Lane Real Estate Colorful Colorado - Aurora, CO

Colorado Living!

Hi Elizabeth. This looks like such a quaint place. I love the cobblestone walks.

May 15, 2011 02:46 AM

Kristine Ginsberg

Elite Staging and Redesign, LLC - Short Hills, NJ

NJ Home Stager

Elizabeth - I love older, historic towns like Alexandria, Virginia. They have so much charm and beauty you could spend all day just strolling down the sidewalks enjoying the view. Love the photo - really captures the beauty of Alexandria. If I lived closer by, this would be a regular place I'd visit!

May 15, 2011 02:52 AM

Will Hamm

Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO

"Where There's a Will, There's a Way!"

Hi Elizabeth, Looks like a great place to visit, In all my times in D.C., I missed out on this and also driving down to Richmond. Have a great day girl!

May 15, 2011 04:44 AM

Joshua Zargari

MJ Decorators Workshop LI staging and home decorating - Lynbrook, NY

MJ Decorators Workshop

I love this picture.

May 15, 2011 06:01 AM

Cindy Westfall

Premiere Property Group,LLC Portland Metro & Suburbs Oregon - Tualatin, OR

ABR,GRI Your Tualatin & Portland Metro Real Estate

Hi Elizabeth, I've never been to Virginia..unless you count sitting on an amtrak train for an hour at one of the stops. This looks like just the kind of place I could spend a few hours getting lost it. Most inviting!

May 15, 2011 06:35 AM

Ann Allen Hoover

RE/MAX Advantage South - Hoover, AL

CDPE SRES ASP e-PRO Realtor - Homes for Sale - AL

Yep, I could hang out here all day. It looks like a happy place!

May 15, 2011 08:48 AM

Rob Thomas

Prestige Homes of The Tri Cities, Inc. CALL....423-341-6954 - Bristol, TN

Bristol TN-VA & Tri Cities Agent, ABR, GRI, e-Pro

Elizabeth...this looks like a place we would go and try to spend some time on a Sunday.....Nice post!
Hope you had a great day!!---Rob

May 15, 2011 11:47 AM

Elizabeth Byrne

Keller Williams Realty - Arlington, VA

Arlington Virginia Real Estate

Judy - thank you for stopping by. Alexandria is a great town, full of history.

Belinda - the streets are pretty and the cobblestone makes it look like a city from long ago.

Kristine - Alexandria is one of my favorite places to visit. I'm there quite often, finding all sorts of errands there to give me a reason for visiting.

Will - perhaps you can put it on your list for the next time you visit.

Ann - it is easy to spend a day there walking around, stopping by antique stores and charming restaurants.

Rob - yes, it is a perfect place for a Sunday afternoon. Several restaurants have a vew of the Potomac River. It is fun to sit outside and look at the boats pass by.

May 15, 2011 12:51 PM

Chris Canfield

Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Tucson, AZ

Homes for Sale in Oro Valley and Tucson, Arizona

Hi Elizabeth - What a very inviting photograph! The cobblestone walkway really makes the scene.

May 15, 2011 02:25 PM

Gary Coles (International Referrals)

Venture Realty International - Las Vegas, NV

Latin America Real Estate

Elizabeth, Great photo. It makes me remember all the times I've visited DC and the surrounding area.

May 15, 2011 04:30 PM

Joni Bailey

101 Main St. Realty - Huntsville, TX

Your Huntsville / Lake Livingston Area REALTOR®

ooooohhhhh! I would love to stroll down this street with my camera in my hand. LOVE STORY! ♥

May 15, 2011 05:22 PM

Brian Doubleday

Brian Doubleday - IML RealEstate - Orange County, CA Broker - Ladera Ranch, CA

Ladera Ranch, Foothill Ranch, Lake Forest, Mission Viejo

Old town Alexandria looks so charming, looks like a great place to spend the day

May 15, 2011 05:52 PM

Roy Kelley

Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Thanks for sharing your local adventures. All should be sure to include the Torpedo Factory Art Center on the places to visit.

Blooming for you!

May 16, 2011 01:25 AM

Lloyd Binen

Certified Realty Services - Saratoga, CA

Silicon Valley Realtor since 1976; 408-373-4411

Nice picture.

Having read and watched your posts daily I think you'd feel most at home either in Palo Alto, where Stanford U is located, or San Francisco. Both are very walkable, lots of varied cultural events, great book stores, wonderful parks and gardens, and more. San Francisco is prettier with its hills, architecture and being surrounded by water on three sides, but Palo Alto has better weather and is probably more family friendly. That's my recommendation which I know has nothing to do with this post.

May 16, 2011 05:43 AM

Lloyd - Palo Alto sounds like a perfect town for me, I just need to convince my kids and husband to make a move across the country. I would love to have great weather all the time, plus books stores, cultural events, and all other things you mentioned. And let's not forget all the vineyards. I may be calling you soon, looking for a house in Palo Alto.

May 16, 2011 07:48 AM

Your photo of Alexandria reminded me of downtown Palo Alto without the brick sidewalks.

May 17, 2011 04:48 AM

(Not So) Speechless Sunday - A Walk Through Old Town Alexandria, VA

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