King Street News & Cards provides daily newspapers along with cards and delicious deli food. The store is small, but the atmosphere is open and welcoming. The location is to the side of a very busy street. Parking is limited to the meters on the side of the road.
This branch of the Honey Baked Ham Company offers specialty pre-cooked ham, frozen side items, and several types of bread. It also offers dozens of different kinds of mustard, mayo, and other spreads. A small selection of prepared foods and a small dining area is available in the store.
Canvas Cutters carries a wide range of hats, jewelry, T-shirts, gifts and tchotchkes and specializes in Alexandria-themed gifts. It is located in the arcade next to the Torpedo Factory.
Eric Margry's handiwork includes handcrafted jewelry and artwork. He makes existing pieces of jewelry more personal with engraved messages. His studio, which he shares with another artist in the funky Torpedo Factory Art Center in Old Town Alexandria, showcases his work.
The Purple Goose is a children's boutique that offers an extensive selection of high-quality clothing, toys, shoes, accessories and gifts. Packed floor to ceiling with unique, adorable goodies, the Purple Goose is a destination consignment shop for anyone looking to spoil and dress up their little one. Items can be wrapped and shipped to anywhere in the world.
Paint This! is a paint-your-own-ceramics studio with one of the widest variety of ceramics in the area. There's kitchen and dinnerware, figures, boxes, vases, planters, and frames. Paint This! also offers mosiacs as well. Choose from mirrors, picture frames, assorted plaques and trinkets. Daily maximum studio fee is $12.00 which includes over 150 colors to choose from. The beautiful studio is available for birthday parties, bridal or baby showers, office parties and senior groups.
American Balloon Company, in the Mount Vernon Plaza, serves the Hybla Valley community with balloons and party supplies for all occasions, featuring Party Express by Hallmark. This party store came along after many years of doing business online. The store is full of party essentials, and the online store provides simple easy browsing from the convenience of your home. And American Balloon Company is one of the top singing telegram providers in the Washington, D.C., metro area. So whether you want to brighten up your party with custom balloons or send a friend a message in song, stop by American Balloon Co.
People's Flower Shop is located on North Alfred Street in Old Town Alexandria. It has the perfect flowers for any occasion such as a wedding, anniversary, birthday, Christmas, business gift, friendship, Get Well, Valentine's Day and much more. People's Flower Shop also sells Harry London Chocolates, fruit and flower baskets and soft teddy bears.
Red Barn Merchantile offers a large assortment of household items and work related items ranging from furniture, tables, drawers, lamps, books, notepads and more. The store atmosphere is very inviting and every item is clearly displayed in the open. The location is off a very busy road and parking is limited to meter spots by the sidewalk.
Bed Bath & Beyond is among the largest home goods store in the nation. The company offers household merchandise for all rooms of the house, small appliances and electronics, seasonal goods and decorations and toys.
America provides a wide assortment of patriotic gifts including American t-shirts, hats, decorations and more. The store's atmosphere is very inviting with all the items on display. America is located right next to a very crowded street so visitors will want to use the metered street parking when stoppping in at the store.
Barnes & Noble, the world's largest bookseller, offers a virtually unlimited selection of books, DVDs, magazines, music and more. This store includes a kids' destination for games, books, toys and activities. A Starbucks is inside.
The Christmas Attic has been located in Old Town for some 40 years and boasts two floors of holiday-themed gifts and decor. Staff members say families often come in to the store to see the miniature train that makes it way around the interior of the shop. Besides nutcrackers, ornaments, lights, magnets, candles and a selection of wines, you can also find seasonal decorations (such as Halloween) at the Christmas Attic. But don't be fooled, it's always about Christmas in this store.