ALEXANDRIA, VA – In a story released this week, acclaimed magazine Southern Living puts Alexandria at the top of the list when it comes to antiquing in Virginia.

With “historic streets brimming with unique finds” Alexandria is the perfect spot to “stumble upon boutiques brimming with fine antiques” says Southern Living.

Visit Alexandria agrees stating, “It’s a truism among antique hunters that to find great old things, you have to go to a great old city. Early American antiques abound in the city’s dozens of shops, run by historians devoted to the legacies of their wares.”

Among Zebra readership surveys over the last seven years, the following shops rate best for good finds in Alexandria.

1. Urban Redux

7916 Fort Hunt Rd, Alexandria, VA 22308, urbanredeux.com

2. The Hour

1015 King St, Alexandria, VA 22314, thehourshop.comhttp://thehourshop.com

3. Evolution Home

861 Pickett Street, Alexandria, VA 22304, evolution-home.com

4. The Antique Guild

113 N Fairfax St, Alexandria, VA 22314, theantiqueguild.net

5. Reunions

1709 Centre Plaza, Alexandria, Virginia 22302, reunionsgiftshop.com

Always has a good blend of old and new home decor and gift ideas.