Many people believe that Alexandria, Virginia's Old Town is its heart. Old Town, as its name suggests, is the oldest section of Alexandria, which served as a harbor during colonial times. Old Town Alexandria is found along the Potomac, just upriver from the Woodrow Wilson Bridge. The north end of Old Town is bounded by Potomac Yard and then Reagan National Airport. The King St. Metro and King St. trolley both provide service to Old Town. In Old Town, there are more than 100 eateries, stores, boutiques, coffee shops, ice cream parlors, and other attractions.
