A few weeks ago I had a friend come in from my hometown to explore DC. We decided to head over to Old Town Alexandria, since we both enjoy history. Although it was a long walk from the nearest metro station, we knew when we were getting close when the streets stopped being neatly paved and instead turned to cobblestone. The residential area was absolutely beautiful, with homes that looked like they hadn't changed since they were first built in the 1700's.
Once we reached King Street, we were greeted by an old trolley. It was a nice public service to be able to ride for a free tour. We learned that Alexandria has a very rich history, and it was entertaining to see the many colonial-themed shops.
Where the street finally met the Potomac River, we decided to get off and look inside the torpedo factory. Near the door we encountered a performer making amazing music out of water and wine glasses. Inside, there were multiple floors, each filled with interesting art. We were even able to watch some of the artists at work.
Visiting Alexandria was by far the most endearing part of my friend’s visit. It’s definitely worth the long metro ride!
--Stevan Jechura
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