Guidebook for Alexandria
Food Scene
Something for everyone to eat and enjoy, I highly recommend using Open Table app to make reservations. If the weather is nice and its a weekend you will have a hard time getting seated unless you make a reservation.
Old Town is full of restaurants, shops, historic homes and tours, beautiful view of the waterfront, buskers and other street performers, and the Trolley is a great way to go up and down King Street to see everything.
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Old Town
Old Town is full of restaurants, shops, historic homes and tours, beautiful view of the waterfront, buskers and other street performers, and the Trolley is a great way to go up and down King Street to see everything.
A 7 minute walk or 2 minute drive this neighborhood bar and restaurant is a great find that is close by. Not good for children 10 and under but a great place for wine and appetizer or dinner. Sunday brunch is great here too!
River Bend Bistro & Wine Bar
7966 Fort Hunt RdA 7 minute walk or 2 minute drive this neighborhood bar and restaurant is a great find that is close by. Not good for children 10 and under but a great place for wine and appetizer or dinner. Sunday brunch is great here too!
This bar and restaurant specializes in fresh shucked oysters, great american menu and other lite fare. Bar is vibrant in the heart of bustling Old Town Alexandria. Happy Hour has some of the best deals for fresh oysters!
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Hank's Oyster Bar
818 North Saint Asaph StreetThis bar and restaurant specializes in fresh shucked oysters, great american menu and other lite fare. Bar is vibrant in the heart of bustling Old Town Alexandria. Happy Hour has some of the best deals for fresh oysters!
A classic establishment that Senators, Congressmen and locals love to frequent since 1856. Classic American fare that has something for everyone to enjoy. Right across the street from the White House!
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Old Ebbitt Grill
675 15th St NWA classic establishment that Senators, Congressmen and locals love to frequent since 1856. Classic American fare that has something for everyone to enjoy. Right across the street from the White House!
Funky yet classic, traditional with a twist the owners of this waterfront restaurant with outside seating in summer never fail to keep the menu interesting. Some Southern favorites, but always with a unique approach. The menu changes often and takes advantage of seasonal fare and local farm produce.
This 18th century revamped granary has a lively bar scene with elevated pub grub.
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Virtue Feed & Grain
106 S Union StFunky yet classic, traditional with a twist the owners of this waterfront restaurant with outside seating in summer never fail to keep the menu interesting. Some Southern favorites, but always with a unique approach. The menu changes often and takes advantage of seasonal fare and local farm produce.
This 18th century revamped granary has a lively bar scene with elevated pub grub.
Great spot right in the heart of King Street near the water. Famous for their schooners of beer and fresh seafood this is a spot that locals flock to in the summer time as well as tourists.
They have a few balcony tables and if you are lucky you can get one on a gorgeous day and people watch!
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Fish Market Restaurant
105 King StGreat spot right in the heart of King Street near the water. Famous for their schooners of beer and fresh seafood this is a spot that locals flock to in the summer time as well as tourists.
They have a few balcony tables and if you are lucky you can get one on a gorgeous day and people watch!
If you smell bubble gum and see bubbles, you are in the right spot!
Ben & Jerry's is close to the waterfront and has delicious ice cream with some whimsy.
This is a fun spot to take little ones, there is a cow bench inside and the bubbles are fun too. Be prepared to wait in the summer though, its pretty busy!
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Ben & Jerry’s
103 S Union StIf you smell bubble gum and see bubbles, you are in the right spot!
Ben & Jerry's is close to the waterfront and has delicious ice cream with some whimsy.
This is a fun spot to take little ones, there is a cow bench inside and the bubbles are fun too. Be prepared to wait in the summer though, its pretty busy!
This is one of my favorite spots to get a little treat for myself!
Delicious cupcakes in a variety of flavors made fresh every day!
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Alexandria Cupcake
1022 King StThis is one of my favorite spots to get a little treat for myself!
Delicious cupcakes in a variety of flavors made fresh every day!
Fantastic spot right on the water, excellent food and its spanish style tapas. Its very busy so you should try making a reservation on Open Table ahead of time. If you walk up during lunch time or the afternoon you can get lucky and get a table.
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BARCA Pier & Wine Bar
2 Pioneer Mill WayFantastic spot right on the water, excellent food and its spanish style tapas. Its very busy so you should try making a reservation on Open Table ahead of time. If you walk up during lunch time or the afternoon you can get lucky and get a table.
Delicious food and great drinks, mexican food. Enjoy dining al fresco here in one of their tables set up in front of the restaurant in the street that has been closed to vehicles. Great spot for taking in the scene and people watching!
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Urbano 116
116 King StDelicious food and great drinks, mexican food. Enjoy dining al fresco here in one of their tables set up in front of the restaurant in the street that has been closed to vehicles. Great spot for taking in the scene and people watching!
Classic Italian upscale restaurant in a historic building. Fantastic service. Dining indoors or al fresco on their sidewalk patio and street dining. This block of King street has been closed to vehicle traffic since the pandemic and its lovely to walk in and al the restaurants have street dining now. Highly recommend. Usually easy to get reservations because it is large.
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Landini Brothers Restaurant
115 King StClassic Italian upscale restaurant in a historic building. Fantastic service. Dining indoors or al fresco on their sidewalk patio and street dining. This block of King street has been closed to vehicle traffic since the pandemic and its lovely to walk in and al the restaurants have street dining now. Highly recommend. Usually easy to get reservations because it is large.
Delicious food and great location! This lower part of King Street is closed to vehicles and therefore has become a wonderful walking area for people to enjoy. All restaurants have dining outside al fresco and umbrellas or tents with tables.
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Mia's Italian Kitchen
100 King StreetDelicious food and great location! This lower part of King Street is closed to vehicles and therefore has become a wonderful walking area for people to enjoy. All restaurants have dining outside al fresco and umbrellas or tents with tables.
Delicious offerings including champagne, wine, cheese, charcuterie and more!
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Brut Champagne and Wine Bar
118 S Royal StDelicious offerings including champagne, wine, cheese, charcuterie and more!
Drinks & Nightlife
National Harbor is full of fun trendy restaurants, bars, shops, the marina and of course the huge Ferris Wheel is the best view around! This is great for a romantic date or fun with the family. Ride the Bull at Cadillac Ranch after margaritas, or be entertained by dueling piano bar singers at Bobby McKey's. Kids can climb the sculpture in the sand pit and you can snap a few pictures.
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Нэшнл Харбор
165 Waterfront StNational Harbor is full of fun trendy restaurants, bars, shops, the marina and of course the huge Ferris Wheel is the best view around! This is great for a romantic date or fun with the family. Ride the Bull at Cadillac Ranch after margaritas, or be entertained by dueling piano bar singers at Bobby McKey's. Kids can climb the sculpture in the sand pit and you can snap a few pictures.
Old Town Alexandria has shops, restaurants and various street performers all up and down King Street. Take the free Old Town Trolley up to see the Masonic Temple and enjoy the sights!
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Old Town Alexandria Waterfront
1 Prince StOld Town Alexandria has shops, restaurants and various street performers all up and down King Street. Take the free Old Town Trolley up to see the Masonic Temple and enjoy the sights!
Very lively waterfront with shops and restaurants, and you can get here via the water taxi in old town!
Grab a bite to eat, walk the streets of Georgetown and feel the buzz of the DC scene!
The world famous Cherry Blossom Festival is held every year and we eagerly anticipate when the peak bloom time will be. This year it is estimated to be the first week of April.
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Парк на набережной Джорджтауна
3100 K St NWVery lively waterfront with shops and restaurants, and you can get here via the water taxi in old town!
Grab a bite to eat, walk the streets of Georgetown and feel the buzz of the DC scene!
The world famous Cherry Blossom Festival is held every year and we eagerly anticipate when the peak bloom time will be. This year it is estimated to be the first week of April.
Great and lively spot to eat right on the water and riverfront. Back patio is great for relaxing with a glass of wine on one of their seating areas.
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Blackwall Hitch
5 Cameron StGreat and lively spot to eat right on the water and riverfront. Back patio is great for relaxing with a glass of wine on one of their seating areas.
Arts & Culture
A must see if you are here visiting, numerous fantastic exhibits for all. You can spend the day here or just a few hours. Of special interest to kids is the bug petting zoo, and the butterfly exhibit. The World Famous Hope Diamond also resides here.
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Национальный музей естественной истории
10th St. & Constitution Ave. NWA must see if you are here visiting, numerous fantastic exhibits for all. You can spend the day here or just a few hours. Of special interest to kids is the bug petting zoo, and the butterfly exhibit. The World Famous Hope Diamond also resides here.
Come visit the historic home of our first President, George Washington set along the scenic George Washington Parkway that connects to Old Town Alexandria. Take a tour of the home and grounds, learn about the history of the property and the many evolutions from George's time here to now.
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Маунт-Вернон Джорджа Вашингтона
3200 Mount Vernon Memorial HwyCome visit the historic home of our first President, George Washington set along the scenic George Washington Parkway that connects to Old Town Alexandria. Take a tour of the home and grounds, learn about the history of the property and the many evolutions from George's time here to now.
A fun alternative and something different! Come and see the largest collection of espionage artifacts and learn the history of spycraft!
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Музей международной шпионажа
700 L'Enfant Plaza SWA fun alternative and something different! Come and see the largest collection of espionage artifacts and learn the history of spycraft!
Go for a stroll through this sculpture garden and see various installations including water, gardens, fountains and contemporary art work.
This is a small sculpture garden that is perfect for a leisurely stroll about before you go to your next sight!
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National Gallery of Art Sculpture Garden
7th Street NorthwestGo for a stroll through this sculpture garden and see various installations including water, gardens, fountains and contemporary art work.
This is a small sculpture garden that is perfect for a leisurely stroll about before you go to your next sight!
A sobering look at the reality of a terrible time in our history.
This is a well done curated collection that will certainly be very eye opening for those who visit. Schools across the country bring children of all ages to visit and learn about the Holocaust.
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Мемориальный музей Холокоста
100 Raoul Wallenberg Pl SWA sobering look at the reality of a terrible time in our history.
This is a well done curated collection that will certainly be very eye opening for those who visit. Schools across the country bring children of all ages to visit and learn about the Holocaust.
Everything Else
Call or write your elected state Senator or Congressman to request tickets for a White House tour. The regal home is quite spectacular and always changing.
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The White House South Lawn
1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NWCall or write your elected state Senator or Congressman to request tickets for a White House tour. The regal home is quite spectacular and always changing.
This is a cultural event not to be missed!
The mayor of Tokyo gifted over 3,000 Cherry Blossom trees that have been planted all around the tidal basin. Every year numerous festival events take advantage of the cherry blossoms in all their glory.
I have to brag for a moment, my daughter Josie was a Junior Cherry Blossom Princess in 2017 & 2018 and it was so much fun! A week of amazing cultural experiences that conclude with the crowning of the Cherry Blossom Queen. Each Princess is chosen by each state society to represent them through a vigorous screening and the Queen is selected at random. In 2018 the committee flew in 8 sushi chefs from Japan AND the sushi for the Grand Ball! Events were held at various Embassies of different countries and it was an incredible learning experience.
For more info check out the website
https://nationalcherryblossomfestival.org/faqs/
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Washington DC National Cherry Blossom Festival
This is a cultural event not to be missed!
The mayor of Tokyo gifted over 3,000 Cherry Blossom trees that have been planted all around the tidal basin. Every year numerous festival events take advantage of the cherry blossoms in all their glory.
I have to brag for a moment, my daughter Josie was a Junior Cherry Blossom Princess in 2017 & 2018 and it was so much fun! A week of amazing cultural experiences that conclude with the crowning of the Cherry Blossom Queen. Each Princess is chosen by each state society to represent them through a vigorous screening and the Queen is selected at random. In 2018 the committee flew in 8 sushi chefs from Japan AND the sushi for the Grand Ball! Events were held at various Embassies of different countries and it was an incredible learning experience.
For more info check out the website
https://nationalcherryblossomfestival.org/faqs/
This discount store is the secret warehouse with everything in the store less than $25!
Its very close to my house, you could walk if you wanted to. Beautful tunics, fun costume jewelery, purses, and a variety of fun accessories.
Great place to get a lot for your buck! If you shop here you are supporting a local women owned small business!
Top It Off Inc
7968 Fort Hunt RdThis discount store is the secret warehouse with everything in the store less than $25!
Its very close to my house, you could walk if you wanted to. Beautful tunics, fun costume jewelery, purses, and a variety of fun accessories.
Great place to get a lot for your buck! If you shop here you are supporting a local women owned small business!
This landmark has been here and is a museum for Masons everywhere.
Masons have been contributing to communities everywhere in leadership positions while shrouded in mystery.
You can see this monument from just about everywhere and it is an interesting stop for the curious.
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Национальный мемориал масонов Джорджа Вашингтона
101 Callahan DrThis landmark has been here and is a museum for Masons everywhere.
Masons have been contributing to communities everywhere in leadership positions while shrouded in mystery.
You can see this monument from just about everywhere and it is an interesting stop for the curious.
In the mood for some shopping? This well merchandised store is at the foot of King Street and has ladies dresses by labels like Barbara Gerwit, Simply Southern, Gretchen Scott and tons more to choose from. Dresses, shirts, slacks and so many coordinating accessories you will walk away with the full outfit! They have a mens section as well but it is not quite as robust as the ladies selection.
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The Lucky Knot
101 King StIn the mood for some shopping? This well merchandised store is at the foot of King Street and has ladies dresses by labels like Barbara Gerwit, Simply Southern, Gretchen Scott and tons more to choose from. Dresses, shirts, slacks and so many coordinating accessories you will walk away with the full outfit! They have a mens section as well but it is not quite as robust as the ladies selection.
Parks & Nature
See collections of plants from all around the world! The orchid exhibit will transport you to a tropical paradise, see the famous Corpse Flower, and much more!
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Национальный арборетум Соединенных Штатов
3501 New York Ave NESee collections of plants from all around the world! The orchid exhibit will transport you to a tropical paradise, see the famous Corpse Flower, and much more!
Neighborhood park with playground, tennis courts, basketball hoops and walking trails to the GW Parkway within a few steps.
You can walk to this park from my house!
Collingwood Park Playground
West Boulevard DriveNeighborhood park with playground, tennis courts, basketball hoops and walking trails to the GW Parkway within a few steps.
You can walk to this park from my house!
Beautiful historic gardens on land that used to belong to George Washington himself!
Fantastic views of the Potomac River can be seen from the carefully tended gardens of the American Horticultural Society.
This is located minutes from my house, practically across the street.
American Horticultural Society
7931 E Boulevard DrBeautiful historic gardens on land that used to belong to George Washington himself!
Fantastic views of the Potomac River can be seen from the carefully tended gardens of the American Horticultural Society.
This is located minutes from my house, practically across the street.
Entertainment & Activities
Get one of the best views around and hop on the carousel at National Harbor, fun for the family and all ages.
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The Carousel at National Harbor
137 National PlazaGet one of the best views around and hop on the carousel at National Harbor, fun for the family and all ages.
Hands down some of the very best views of the city! Great for groups and families with children. One of the best kept secrets is how gorgeous the views are at night!!!
Visit National Harbour and get your tickets online and you may want to check Groupon for discounts. Go eat at the restaurants, shop and go for a ride with the best view on The Capital Wheel!
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The Capital Wheel
141 American WayHands down some of the very best views of the city! Great for groups and families with children. One of the best kept secrets is how gorgeous the views are at night!!!
Visit National Harbour and get your tickets online and you may want to check Groupon for discounts. Go eat at the restaurants, shop and go for a ride with the best view on The Capital Wheel!
Take a water taxi to see Old Town Alexandria and DC from a different view. Water views are some of the best! Hop on in Old Town and go to National Harbour or the DC Georgetown waterfront.
You can't do this everywhere and I highly recommend it!
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Potomac Riverboat Co
3 Cameron StTake a water taxi to see Old Town Alexandria and DC from a different view. Water views are some of the best! Hop on in Old Town and go to National Harbour or the DC Georgetown waterfront.
You can't do this everywhere and I highly recommend it!
Sightseeing
Beautiful views of the water, plenty of grassy areas to relax and enjoy. Great for taking photos, having a picnic and letting the kids run around. Tons of local restaurants within walking distance.
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Old Town Alexandria Waterfront
1 Prince StBeautiful views of the water, plenty of grassy areas to relax and enjoy. Great for taking photos, having a picnic and letting the kids run around. Tons of local restaurants within walking distance.
Renowned National Zoo, lots of walking and it is hilly, but not to be missed especially with the kids.
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Смитсоновский национальный зоологический парк
3001 Connecticut Ave NWRenowned National Zoo, lots of walking and it is hilly, but not to be missed especially with the kids.
Must see Smithsonian visit for all!
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Национальный музей американской истории
1300 Constitution Ave. NWMust see Smithsonian visit for all!
Great waterfront scene with restaurants and water views.
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Парк на набережной Джорджтауна
3100 K St NWGreat waterfront scene with restaurants and water views.
Historic home of our first President, and my home sits on his original property. Recommend the home tour, river tour, and there are many other things to see here.
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3200 Mount Vernon Memorial HwyHistoric home of our first President, and my home sits on his original property. Recommend the home tour, river tour, and there are many other things to see here.