Quaint Shops and walking along the Potomac River

Old Town Alexandria is a quaint historic town located on the Potomac river, replete with cobblestone streets, colonial architecture, museums, shops and restaurants. Dating back to 1749, Alexandria's riverfront was an important port during the colonial, revolutionary and Civil War periods. The waterfront is located approximately 2 miles from the hotel. To explore this historic town, you can use the Dash bus ($1 each way and free on weekends) that picks up right in front of the Westin hotel. For a walking tour of Old Town Alexandria, visit http://dc.about.com/cs/sightseeing/a/oldtown.htm.

Founded in 1749 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places, Alexandria is nationally recognized for its abundance of 18th- and 19th-century architecture, historic attractions, award-winning restaurants and eclectic shopping.

A delightful historic area with shops, restruants, museums, and numerous activities. (Scottish and Irish shops are also located here.)