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Prepare for a relaxed, authentic experience in Alexandria's beloved Historic District with a stay at one of the top Alexandria, VA hotels near King Street, the Holiday Inn Alexandria Hotel – Historic District. With a winning blend of contemporary amenities and old-fashioned hospitality, we capture the vibe and originality that makes Old Town Alexandria such a dynamic destination. Take advantage of our exclusive Alexandria, vacation packages and discover the effortless charm of America's third oldest historic district.
Brimming with history, alive with personality and rich with choices for any traveler, Old Town is the place to be, and it's less than a mile from our modern King Street lodging. The oldest part of the city, with roads and structures dating as far back as 1749, our effervescent historic district is simultaneously a glimpse into past and a wave of the future.
For history buffs, there's virtually no limit to what you can explore. Begin your walking tour at the Ramsay House Visitor's Center on King Street just two blocks from the waterfront, and within minutes you'll be surrounded by thousands of homes, offices, churches and government buildings from the 18th and 19th centuries, many of them still in use as private residences and offices. Be sure to visit Carlyle House, Christ Church, where George Washington once worshipped, the Potomac waterfront and the boyhood home of Confederate General Robert E. Lee.
Spend the afternoon taking in the sights, then head back to King Street for a night on the town. Renowned by business and government travelers as well as vacationers from all over, the trendy nighttime scene of Old Town along King Street is one of the most exciting attractions in the Washington D.C. area. Upscale restaurants, buzzing cafes, unusual boutiques, boisterous bars – it could take more than a week to experience it all!
For a truly unforgettable time in Old Town, head over to Gadsby's Tavern on Royal, not even a block from King Street. This Georgian-style Tavern was built in 1792 and served a number of our founding fathers including George Washington, Benjamin Franklin and Thomas Jefferson, who hosted several events in the Tavern ballroom. Still operating to this day, it is one of the nation's oldest restaurants and now additionally houses a museum.
Among hotels near King Street in Alexandria, VA, choose the Holiday Inn Alexandria Hotel – Historic District for a vacation as historic as this remarkable city.
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