Guidebook for Alexandria
Arts & Culture
Alexandrians love GW! They have special events throughout the year (like dinners with wine pairings, fall festivals, etc.), allow dogs on the grounds, and the restaurant is excellent!
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Mount Vernon George Washington
3200 Mount Vernon Memorial HwyAlexandrians love GW! They have special events throughout the year (like dinners with wine pairings, fall festivals, etc.), allow dogs on the grounds, and the restaurant is excellent!
Not many people know about this little museum and it's a fascinating glimpse into Alexandria's past!
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Stabler-Leadbeater Apothecary Museum
105-107 S Fairfax StNot many people know about this little museum and it's a fascinating glimpse into Alexandria's past!
Shopping
Love going here for craft and foreign beers and wine, little snacks perfect for a picnic, and cute gifts. Free wine tastings on Wednesdays and fresh baguettes on Saturdays!
Unwined
3690 King StLove going here for craft and foreign beers and wine, little snacks perfect for a picnic, and cute gifts. Free wine tastings on Wednesdays and fresh baguettes on Saturdays!
Essentials
Giant Food
3450 Washington BlvdFull size grocery store, just 5 minute walk from the apartment.
Safeway
3526 Fort Hunt RdLarge grocery store in a quaint little shopping center.
Drinks & Nightlife
Excellent southern food in the restaurant, incredibly good deals at happy hour. Not quite a dive bar, but relaxed and easy.
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Southside 815
815 S Washington StExcellent southern food in the restaurant, incredibly good deals at happy hour. Not quite a dive bar, but relaxed and easy.
Yummy Irish food plus Irish music a few nights a week!
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Daniel O'Connell's Irish Restaurant & Bar
112 King StYummy Irish food plus Irish music a few nights a week!
Our local favorite! Brewery with tours, tastings, and special events like Beer Yoga.
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Port City Brewing Company
3950 Wheeler AveOur local favorite! Brewery with tours, tastings, and special events like Beer Yoga.
Sightseeing
Old Town is our go-to destination for fun. Just walking up the cobblestone streets and people-watching could fill a day. They have a giant farmer's market in Market Square (G. Washington trained troops here!) on Saturday mornings year-round. When it's warm, there is free yoga and other events at the market. There are restaurants and bars of every kind, and lots of little interesting shops mixed with chain clothing stores. The pier is beautiful and a great place to take kids to look at the boats. You can even take a boat tour or grab a water taxi to Nationals Park, Georgetown, or National Harbor!
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Old Town
Old Town is our go-to destination for fun. Just walking up the cobblestone streets and people-watching could fill a day. They have a giant farmer's market in Market Square (G. Washington trained troops here!) on Saturday mornings year-round. When it's warm, there is free yoga and other events at the market. There are restaurants and bars of every kind, and lots of little interesting shops mixed with chain clothing stores. The pier is beautiful and a great place to take kids to look at the boats. You can even take a boat tour or grab a water taxi to Nationals Park, Georgetown, or National Harbor!
National Harbor is a 10-minute drive away. Newly developed, it features a mix of finer retail stores and restaurants. We go for the waterfront with Ferris wheel, statues, and free movies in the summer! It's worth walking through the giant Gaylord Hotel, too - which has a wonderful Christmastime display.
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Þjóðhöfn
165 Waterfront StNational Harbor is a 10-minute drive away. Newly developed, it features a mix of finer retail stores and restaurants. We go for the waterfront with Ferris wheel, statues, and free movies in the summer! It's worth walking through the giant Gaylord Hotel, too - which has a wonderful Christmastime display.
Food Scene
Lovely, homey shop - you could hang out here for hours. Live music on Sunday mornings! And I love their seasonal drinks.
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Grounded Coffee Shop
6919 Telegraph RdLovely, homey shop - you could hang out here for hours. Live music on Sunday mornings! And I love their seasonal drinks.
Delightful food and staff! Don't let the location (basement under a Subway) deter you!
Dishes of India
1510A Belle View BlvdDelightful food and staff! Don't let the location (basement under a Subway) deter you!