Antique Guild, The 113 North Fairfax Street, Alexandria, VA 22314, 703-836-1048, This quaint antique store specializes in sterling silver flatware and hollow ware, as well as antique and estate jewelry in gold and platinum, and sterling, coin, and Continental silver. They also stock engravings and etchings by artists such as Luigi Kasimir. 

Brockett's Row Antiques & Fine Art 277 South Washington Street, Alexandria, VA 22314, 703-684-0464, A large selection of fine American, English, and Continental furniture, as well as 18th and 19th century paintings and decorative objects, can be found at this quaint and charming antique shop. 

Five Oaks Antiques 2413 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22301, 703-519-7006, Named for a stand of Oaks on the Mount Vernon estate, this antique store specializes in classic American and European furniture from the 19th and 20th centuries and features over 43 independent dealers offering truly unique pieces to enhance your home. 

Mt.Vernon Antique Center 8101 Richmond Highway, Alexandria, VA 22309, 703-619-5100, Mt.Vernon Antique Center features over 20,000 square feet of unique antiques and collectibles.

Silverman Galleries 110 North Saint Asaph Street, Alexandria, VA 22314, 703 836-5363, One of the most established antique shops in the Metro DC area, this store specializes in high quality 18th and 19th century antiques, as well as antique and estate jewelry, especially original platinum and diamond rings of the early 20th century. 

A Moment of Growth by Kathryn De Raffele 510 North Washington Street, Alexandria, VA 22314, Kelly's Art & Frame, 703-549-3313, Artist who uses ink and wash with charcoal to "create a visual unity of form and texture that describes a moment of growth and rebirth through undulating and articulated forms in a limitless space."

Art & Frame 694 North Saint Asaph Street, Alexandria, VA 22314, 703-837-9055, Offering museum quality custom framing for personal use as well as corporate and government accounts. Nice quality wood frames available at reasonable prices. With over 70 years combined experience, the staff is thoroughly knowledgeable of all aspects of framing as well as artwork. Offering a collection of original artwork, giclees, lithographs and prints. The gallery also displays and sells original artwork from local artists.

Boxwood Antiques & Fine Art 303 Cameron Street, Alexandria, VA 22314, 703-518-4444, Situated in a historic 18th century townhouse, this antique and art store is elegantly filled with beautiful antiques from the Colonial and Federal periods, as well as an extensive selection of 19th to mid-20th century American, English, and Scandinavian oil paintings. They also carry an exquisite selection of fine 18th and 19th century sterling and Old Sheffield silver, porcelain from England, and a large inventory of Chinese export porcelain. 

Gallery Lafayette 320 King Street, Alexandria, VA 22314, 703-549-7883 or 703-548-5266, The studio and gallery of artist Todd Healy, this gallery carries the area's largest selection of limited edition prints of Old Town Alexandria, as well as a variety of custom gifts such as calendars, old-fashioned glasses, holiday items, serving trays, and much more. 

Gallery West 205 South Union Street, Alexandria, VA 22314, 703-549-7359, The oldest artist owned and operated fine arts gallery in Northern Virginia, this gallery was founded in 1979 and features beautiful works of art by over 20 emerging and accomplished artists in a variety of media such as watercolors, oil, photography, sculptures, collages, and woodworking, drawings, acrylics, prints. more... 

Prince Royal Gallery, The 204 South Royal Street, Alexandria, VA 22314, 703-548-5151, Located in the historic circa 1880 Concordia Hotel, this art gallery is the oldest impressionist art gallery in Alexandria and it features over 40 artists, ranging from emerging to internationally renowned, displaying their works of art. Custom framing service is available in house. 

Springwater Fiber Workshop 808 North Fairfax Street, Alexandria, VA 22314, 703-549-3634, A fiber school and supply shop that features a community of artists exploring the possibilities of yarn and fiber through spinning, weaving, knitting, crocheting, dyeing, and surface design. 

Springwater Fiber Workshop 808 North Fairfax Street, Alexandria, VA 22314, 703-549-3634, A fiber arts school and yarn store.

Cigar Palace 4815-A Eisenhower Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22304, 703-751-6444, "Your tobacconist for retail and wholesale purchases," this full service cigar shop offers a wide selection of only the best, premium, fine handmade imported cigars and products. They are a Aficionado retailer. 

John Crouch Tobacconist 215 King Street, Alexandria, VA 22314, 703-548-2900, The finest selection of cigars, pipes, blended tobacco, and accessories in Old Town is featured at this cigar shop which is also an Aficionado retailer.  

Lily Pad, The 103 South Saint Asaph Street, Alexandria, VA 22314, 703-518-5459, A Lilly Pulitzer Signature Shop, this bright and cheerful boutique stocks the vividly patterned resort wear that made Florida's Lilly Pulitzer famous. A full line of Lilly apparel for men, women, and children, as well as an assortment of home fashions, shoes, and accessories, is available for purchase. 

Monday's Child 218 North Lee Street, Alexandria, VA 22314, 703-548-3505, "An Alexandria Tradition for Classic Children's Clothing," this charming children's shop carries precious dresses and outfits, Rothchild coats, boy’s and girl’s apparel from renowned clothiers such as Florence Eiseman and Feltman Brothers, and a lovely assortment of hand smocked clothing from local dressmakers. more... 

Sugar House Day Spa & Salon 111 North Alfred Street, Alexandria, VA 22314, Located in Historic Old Town Alexandria, 703-549-9940, Nestled in a beautifully restored 1800's mansion, this full service day spa and salon offers three different floors of pampering. The first floor houses a salon to meet all your hair care needs, the second floor is the place for manicures, body treatments, facials and massages, and the third floor is home to suites that offer additional skin care and massage services. Spa packages are available. 

Enchanted Florist, The 139 South Fairfax Street, Alexandria, VA 22314, 703-836-7777, A fabulous collection of flowers and seasonal arrangements is available at this charming, full service floral shop that also offers a full floral menu, personalized service, custom silk designs, consultation services, interior plant services, and special event designs. 

Alexandria Picture Framing 110 South Fayette Street, Alexandria, VA 22314, 703-684-1262, Owned by one artist and managed by another artist, unique frame shop carries a great selection of lithographs and monotypes and features large work tables, huge quantities of framing material, and conservation framing services. 

Buchanan & Kiguel Fine Custom Picture Framing 115 North Fairfax Street, Alexandria, VA 22314, 703-549-4322, Specializing in period framing, French matting, antique prints, painting and frame restoration.

Kelly's Art & Frame 510 North Washington Street, Alexandria, VA 22314, 703-549-3313, The gallery is located in a 2,800 square foot townhouse built in the late 1800's. They have a great collection of original paintings and limited edition prints. They also offer custom framing services. All of the work is done on the premises. The gallery is artist owned and operated.

Keeping Room, The 8405-G Richmond Highway, Alexandria, VA 22309, 703-360-6399, The Keeping Room offers an extensive collection of handmade, High Country-style replicas made in the United States. Its museum-quality 18th century reproductions include American Windsor Chairs, Chippendale and Queen Anne Chairs, and coordinating settees, tables, cupboards, beds, chests, lighting, rugs, and accessories. more...

Kit & Caboodle 218 North Lee Street, Alexandria, VA 22314, Located in the Historic Crilley Warehouse, 703-684-1023, An eclectic collection of interesting gifts for the young and young at heart is available at this wonderful gift shop that carries products such as floor mats and garden flags from Toland, painted decorative items from Mills River, children's toys, gourmet food, and creative gift baskets. 

Romance for the Senses 1102 King Street, Alexandria, VA 22314, 703-549-1102, Romance for the Senses carries a wide selection of fine lingerie and lounge wear pulled from recent pages of Vogue, InStyle, Lucky and Marie Claire, along with gourmet chocolates, home décor, books, jewelry, music and distinctive gifts. There is also a section for men, and fashionable accessories for expectant and nursing mothers. Hours are Monday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Sunday by appointment.

Classic Home Consignment 5601-G General Washington Drive, Alexandria, VA 22312, 703-916-7500, Fine home furnishings and accessories.

Old Town Coin and Jewelry Exchange 115 South Union Street, Alexandria, VA 22314, 703-548-9024, Treasured heirlooms are the specialty at this beautiful store that offers a wonderful selection of classic coin jewelry, vintage coins and paper money, fine estate jewelry, and pocket watches. 

La Cuisine - The Cook's Resource 323 Cameron Street, Alexandria, VA 22314, 703-836-4435, Housed in an old grain warehouse that dates back to 1810, this specialty store offers the finest cookware, carbon and stainless cutlery, and top quality kitchen gear for the amateur and professional chef, as well as extensive selection of the fine dry goods and delicious Panel Chocolates.  

Atlantic Kayak Company 1201 North Royal Street, Alexandria, VA 22314, 703-838-9072, A full service kayak company that offers retails sales on quality gear, sea and recreational kayaks, and all accessories, as well as instruction, tours, and rentals on the Potomac River, as well as other tributaries of the Chesapeake Bay, Alaska, Georgia, and Belize. 

Encore Consignment Boutique 110 South Union Street, Alexandria, VA 22314, 703-683-1756, A beautiful selection of upscale women’s clothing and accessories is available at this exquisite boutique that offers clothing by name brands such as Prada, Ralph Lauren, Chanel, Armani, Escada, Christian Dior, Anne Klein, and Donna Karan.  

Kids Again 7954 Ft. Hunt Road, Alexandria, VA 22308, 703-660-6610, A wonderful consignment shop for kids that carries an excellent selection of name brand, barely used children’s clothing, equipment, toys, and furniture. Another store is located at 7300 Beulah Street. more... 

FASTSIGNS 6715-B Backlick Road, Alexandria, VA 22150, Springfield, 703-913-5300, One of the top sources in signs in Northern Virginia and Washington D.C. offering signs, banners, large format full color graphics, and sandblated signs.

British Collection Company, The 119 South Royal Street, Alexandria, VA 22314, 703-836-8181, This charming store is filled with a variety of British goods such as ales, imported foods, gift ideas, candies, and canned goods. A quaint tea room is also on site that serves breakfast, lunch, and afternoon teas in the traditional British fashion. 

Christmas Attic, The 125 South Union Street, Alexandria, VA 22314, 703-548-2829, "It's Always Christmas" at this quaint and charming store which boasts an impressive display of holiday ornaments, as well as country themed holiday items.  

Bostetter's Wine & Gourmet 3690-J King Street, Alexandria, VA 22302, Located in the Bradlee Shopping Center, 703-820-8600, A very fine wine store that carries an excellent selection of high quality wines and over 200 different beers, as well as gourmet pastas, select cheeses, smoked fish, custom gift baskets, French champagne, and a wide variety of appetizers. 

Total Wine & More 6240 Little River Turnpike, Alexandria, VA 22312, Located at Landmark Plaza, 703-941-1133, Alexandria's finest wine superstore, this mega wine store offers hundreds of delicious wines, as well as an array of wine accessories and wine reviews.