"A picturesque blend of historical charm and modern vibrancy, serving as the cultural and commercial heart of Old Town. This historic thoroughfare boasts a variety of boutique shops, gourmet restaurants, and the Torpedo Factory Art Center, all set against the backdrop of the Potomac River and cobblestone streets."
If that sounds like King Street in Old Town Alexandria, you're right. The roadway was named the 7th-best Main Street in America by Mixbook, which conducted a poll of 3,000 travelers to rank "the most charming main [streets] in the country."
"The results not only highlight the beauty and character of these streets but also bring well-deserved attention to the gems that many Americans may not be aware of," according to Mixbook.
Here's the complete list:
#1 King Street, Charleston, South Carolina
#2 Main Street, Lake Placid, New York
#3 Main Street, Beacon, New York
#4 Main Street, Montpelier, Vermont
#5 E Las Olas Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale, Florida
#6 Broughton Street, Savannah, Georgia
#7 King Street, Alexandria, Virginia
#8 Broadway Street/Biltmore Avenue, Asheville, North Carolina
#9 Washington Avenue, Ocean Springs, Mississippi
#10 Main Street, Eureka Springs, Arkansas
Two other main streets in Virginia were included in the top 100:
#19 W Main Street, Charlottesville
#45 W Main Street, Abingdon
