You will realize one thing when you move into or are staying in Alexandria; this is a city made for someone who loves a busy downtown life. Close to the heartbeat of the nation, Alexandria is one of the trendiest places in the country, and it shows in everything from the downtown decor to the popular shopping spots. Whether you are looking for natural baby products or high end fashions, Alexandria has something for you. Let's take a look at some of the city's finest offerings.

Mount Vernon Avenue

A historic part of downtown Alexandria, and a shopper's delight! Here, you will find some nationally preserved shop fronts and residences, which host some of the most unique stores to be found in ten states. Independent boutiques like A Show of Hands sell homemade art products, from paintings to jewelry. Stop in at ACKC to satisfy that sweet tooth with delectable chocolates of all sorts. You can visit the local wedding boutique to find that perfect Sophia Tolli dress, or find a few gourmet treats for your canine companion!

King Street

Hosting an even larger array of shops and boutiques than mount Vernon Avenue, King Street is the tasteful shopper's dream. There are import stores specializing in the material of many different nationalities; if you want a comfortable women's sweater from Turkey, this is the place to look. You will also find fashions from Paris and London as well as glassworks and ceramic shops on this historic street.

Malls

Every once in a while, it's time to turn in the quaint and embrace the unabashedly commercial. Nothing says modern shopping quite like the mall, where everything from iPhone leather cases to sporting goods can be found under one roof.

Alexandria certainly has its share of malls. You can take a look at Macy's, Ann Taylor Loft, and American Eagle at Landmark Mall. At Potomac Yard Center, you can wander the halls to the sounds of seasonal easy listening and stop in at Old Navy to hear some of the latest in funk music, then head on in to Best Buy to make some electronic purchases to the sounds of American Top 40.

All in all, the city has everything the modern shopper could want. From trendy malls to historical shopping streets, there is a place here to find everything on your wish list!