If you want to fill up your Instagram feed with funny hashtags and inspiring photos, Alexandria is definitely the perfect place for you!

The Top 10 Instagrammable Places in Alexandria

June 28, 2021 | Inside Alexandria | By: The Goodhart Group

The Top 10 Most Instagrammable Places in Alexandria

Summer is the perfect season to venture to different places, meet new friends, and create unforgettable memories. If you want to fill up your Instagram feed with funny hashtags and inspiring photos, Alexandria is definitely the perfect place for you! Just 10 miles away from the White House, you’ll find Alexandria’s cobblestone streets and red brick houses. Alexandria is home to numerous lovely sites, but some of the most gorgeous photos can be taken in these places:

1) Mirror, Mirror on the waterfront

The best of the Instagrammable places in Alexandria is a brand new one! In March 2019, the City of Alexandria celebrated the installation of a lovely, 8-foot-tall, interactive sculpture called Mirror, Mirror. As you walk into the structure, the artwork will respond to sound with a spectacular array of light. What a delight it is to capture the mesmerizing shapes and patterns of your reflection!

2. Torpedo Factory Art Center

Did you know that Alexandria is home to a renowned art center that used to produce naval munitions? Since the ‘80s, the Torpedo Factory Art Center has housed more than 80 artistic studios, featuring everything from ancient stained glass to modern paintings. From April 10 to June 5, the center will be presenting an exhibition spotlighting the work of four emerging artists: Kate Gorman, Kim Sandara, Madeline A. Stratton, and Sean Sweeney.

3. Pop’s Old Fashioned Ice Cream

If you ever set foot into this classic ice cream shop, you’d definitely be tempted to snap a picture of all the flavors. Grab a scoop of Pop’s classic strawberry and satisfy your adult and childhood cravings at once!

4. King Street

The real star of Alexandria is Old Town, a charming, historic neighborhood directly off the waterfront. Walking on the red brick sidewalks, you would think you’ve traveled back to the eighteenth century. Hop on the free King Street Trolley, and be ready to capture anything that catches your eyes along the ride!

5. Potomac sightseeing tours and water taxis

Potomac Riverboat Company offers water taxi transportation and sightseeing tours along the historic Potomac River. Stay in Alexandria and pay half of what you would in D.C. And you are only a quick water taxi ride away from all the national landmarks like the White House.

6) Jones Point Lighthouse

Less than a mile away from the center of Old Town is the beautiful riverside Jones Point lighthouse. While you are busy taking pictures, don’t forget to enjoy a moment of tranquility from the hustle and bustle of daily life.

7) George Washington Masonic National Memorial 

Visiting this national landmark will make your Instagram post aesthetically pleasing and historically rooted. You can enjoy the spectacular sunset view as the last rays of light cut an impressive silhouette of the tower against the pink and blue sky.

8) Hank’s Oyster Bar 

To truly experience Old Town, reserve an outdoor table at the bright blue, can’t miss Hank’s Oyster Bar on a weekend night. Pledge your allegiance to seafood, and enjoy coastal favorites like lobster rolls, daily fish specials, and meat ‘n’ two.

9) Spite House 

Walking on Queen Street, passersby might easily miss Spite House (located at 523 Queen), America’s skinniest historic home. The house, 7 feet wide and 25 feet deep, has made the neighborhood a little more magical. Pose with your arms wide in front of the doorway, and you’ll look like a giant!

10) The Birchmere 

To wrap up your evening, enjoy a concert at this internationally recognized music hall in the Del Ray neighborhood. You can appreciate the legendary performance of artists like Mary Chapin Carpenter, Lyle Lovett, Shawn Colvin, and in the Birchmere’s intimate and comfortable atmosphere.

The Bottom Line

There’s no shortage of Instagrammable placed in Alexandria to create a stunning feed. Be sure to us know about your favorites!

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