Turn right on King Street to reach downtown Alexandria. From National Airport, take the George Washington Memorial Parkway south, it becomes Washington Street which passes through downtown. From Washington, D.C., take I-395 south to Route 1 south. After passing through Crystal City and Potomac Yards, Route 1 becomes Henry Street. Downtown is left on King Street.
Public parking is available throughout the downtown area.
Because of rush hour traffic limitations, street parking restrictions are strictly enforced. Average January temperature is 35.6 degrees, average July temperature is 78.7 degrees. Winter snows are generally mild but ice storms occasionally hit during January and February. Summers are generally humid from July through early September. Back to Top Alexandria's City Hall 301 King Street Alexandria City Hall was erected on the site designated for the market and city hall when Alexandria was founded in 1749.