I’m always in awe of people who decorate their houses in the spookiest ways for Halloween. Kids and adults will love this super spooky design in Alexandria VA.
Old Town Alexandria
Old town Alexandria is located on the Potomac River, right across the river from Washington D.C. It is a fun area with lots of restaurants, shops, and a gorgeous waterfront. There are fun nature hikes surrounding the area and fun photo ops at every turn!
Halloween Decorations
The most intricate designed Halloween decoration display, full of skeletons and spiders, is on Prince Street. It is just a few walking blocks from the waterfront, right by Captain’s Row with the cobblestone streets. We parked on S. Lee & Prince Street.
Address: Captain’s Row, at the 198 block of Prince Street, Alexandria, VA
The neighbors took such care in creating these elaborate Halloween decorations. The question is, where do they store all of this once Halloween is over?
Walk around the streets in Old Town Alexandria as there are other homes that are decorated as well, but this one was definitely one of the spookiest! They even have it lit up at night. I would recommend coming before sunset to see Day & Night! The kids really enjoyed all the spooky decorations!
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Photos Ops
There are so many photo ops and things to see and do when visiting Old Town Alexandria. Check out some of these places for some fun photo ops, especially of all the gorgeous historic homes:
- Public Art Installation – The installation generally changes, but currently, it is a neon bright I Love You sign. This installation is found right at the waterfront, 1 King Street.
- Mural wall by South Block
- Darling Historic Homes:
- 500 Block of St. Fairfax Street
- 200 Block of N. St. Asaph Street
- 500 Block of S. Lee Street
- 600 Block of Princess Street
- 400 Block of Queen’s Street
- 100 Block of South Lee Street (Hidden Alley)
- Wilkes Street Tunnel – 398 Wilkes Street, Alexandria, VA
- Woodrow Wilson Bridge
- Torpedo Factory Art Center
Restaurants
Many restaurants have outside dining. They closed down one of the main roads to accommodate dining outdoors.
We recently went to the Fish Market, which is on the strip of restaurants that is blocked off to cars. The restaurant was pretty kid friendly! I’ve been trying to go to this sushi place, but there is always a long wait!
- Fish Market – The kid’s menu fish sticks were good, ask for them to be battered! Kid menu with crayons & kid drinks cups.
- Riverside Taco Company – Low-key taco truck on the waterfront, outside seating
- Momo Sushi – Long wait, make sure you add your name ahead of time!
- South Block Juice
- Yunan by Potomac Noodle House
- Sister’s Thai & Wooboi Chicken – both good choices next to each other, a little further away from the main waterfront area
- The Creamery for custard ice cream
- Pop’s Old Fashioned Ice Cream
Shopping
There are lots of small shops, unique boutiques, and also national chains in Old Town Alexandria.
If you are looking for souvenirs, check out King Street Souvenirs! There is definitely something for everyone.
Outdoor Adventures
Check out these outdoor parks right by the Old Town Alexandria Waterfront after you checked out the Halloween decorations!
- Founder’s Park
- Harborside Park/ Shipyard Park
- Oronoco Bay Park
- Jones Point Park
Hope all these suggestions help fill your day after seeing the Halloween decorations in Alexandria! Halloween in Alexandria is so much fun! Highly recommend a visit to walk around the historic streets of Old Town Alexandria & check out the waterfront while on the prowl for cool Halloween decorations. Enjoy Spooky Season!
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