Guidebook for Alexandria
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Braddock Road station
700 N West Stchoice of two metros. The other is King Street.
Oronoco Bay Park
100 Madison StJust blocks away
This is where the farmer's market is each Saturday. Nice area with a big Fountain.
Alexandria City Hall & Market Square
301 King StThis is where the farmer's market is each Saturday. Nice area with a big Fountain.
fun place to check out. You can take a boat from the harbor at the end of King Street
596 locals recommend
National Harbor
165 Waterfront Stfun place to check out. You can take a boat from the harbor at the end of King Street
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
2401 Smith Blvdjust too easy to escape
Sugar House Day Spa
111 N Alfred StBeautiful spa
Drinks & Nightlife
Murphy's Grand Irish Pub
713 King StVery popular Irish pub
Chadwicks
203 Strand StA good, casual place
Nice restaurant with a small bar in the basement and a large bar upstairs that has bands on various night.
219 King St
219 King StreetNice restaurant with a small bar in the basement and a large bar upstairs that has bands on various night.
The Birchmere
3701 Mt Vernon AveCheck it out for live music..Great venue
Food Scene
Landini Brothers Restaurant
115 King StGreat restaurant with a great atmosphere.
The Majestic
911 King StFabulous restaurant
Fabulous interior. A great place for a drink at one of the two bars. Upstairs is
lofted and very unique. My favorite interior.
73 locals recommend
Virtue Feed & Grain
106 S Union StFabulous interior. A great place for a drink at one of the two bars. Upstairs is
lofted and very unique. My favorite interior.
They have a fabulous salad called the sampler. The dressing is amazing as is the tender chicken.
Old Town Deli
901 N Washington StThey have a fabulous salad called the sampler. The dressing is amazing as is the tender chicken.
Vermilion
1120 King StAnother good restaurant with a unique interior. Nice bar.
Chart House
1 Cameron StGreat place on the water. Nice views
A small, charming french bistro only blocks away. The food is excellent.
9 locals recommend
Le Refuge Restaurant
127 N Washington StA small, charming french bistro only blocks away. The food is excellent.
Taverna Cretekou
818 King StNice Greek restaurant. Nice seating area outside in the back.
Great place to find some wonderful cheese, meats, bread, and wine. They also have a small menu.
6 locals recommend
La Fromagerie Cheese and Wine Bistro
1222 King StGreat place to find some wonderful cheese, meats, bread, and wine. They also have a small menu.
la Madeleine French Bakery & Cafe Alexandria
500 King StA great place in a casual atmosphere.
Mai Thai Restaurant
6 King StFabulous, fresh Thai food.
Starbucks
1101 S Joyce StOne of three in town
Fontaine Caffe & Creperie
119 S Royal StPlan on waiting in line. It must be good.
Brut Champagne and Wine Bar
118 S Royal StSmall wine bar with small plates. Charming
Alexandria Cupcake
1022 King StGet your cupcake fix here. They offer some unique choices.
Fish Market Restaurant
105 King StGotta go.
Daniel O'Connell's Irish Restaurant & Bar
112 King StA big, Irish pub in a great location.
Mount Vernon Inn Restaurant
3200 Mount Vernon Memorial HwyYou must see George's home
The Warehouse
214 King StSteaks, Lobster, crab cakes and other good stuff.
Gadsby's Tavern
138 N Royal StMia's Italian Kitchen
100 King StreetOak Steakhouse Alexandria
901 N St Asaph StVery good and very expensive steak house.
Vola’s Dockside Grill and Hi-Tide Lounge
101 N Union StUrbano 116
116 King StCafe 44
44 Canal Center PlazaOne of the best views in town, and great food too.
Blackwall Hitch
5 Cameron StJosephine
This is a new one (2023) and comes highly rated.
Hank's Oyster Bar
Fabulous roof top
Virtue Feed & Grain
106 S Union StAda's on the River
Very popular restaurant for its food and great location.
Shopping
Ben & Jerry’s
103 S Union StCraving some rich ice cream?
Anthropologie
610 King StLove walking thru this store
Bluemercury
2855 Clarendon BlvdNeed cosmetics? A wax?
Gap Factory
622 King StOutlet Gap
Crate and Barrel Outlet
1700 Prince StOutlet
Random Harvest
814 King StBeautiful furniture
A great place to purchase home made crafts from a variety of artists. The building was previously used to make Torpedos..
125 locals recommend
Torpedo Factory Art Center
105 N Union StA great place to purchase home made crafts from a variety of artists. The building was previously used to make Torpedos..
The Old Town Shop
104 S Union St3 Sisters
213 King StBloomers
706 King StDonna Lewis USA
309 Cameron StThis is an scale shop just around the corner.
Lilly Pulitzer 1123 King Street
1123 King StKing's Jewelry
609 King StSara Campbell
Sightseeing
A place that George Washington frequented. Also has a restaurant
13 locals recommend
Gadsby's Tavern Museum
134 N Royal StA place that George Washington frequented. Also has a restaurant
Great place to send kayaks, SUPS. sailboats or even take lessons.
12 locals recommend
Belle Haven Marina
Great place to send kayaks, SUPS. sailboats or even take lessons.
Stabler-Leadbeater Apothecary Museum
105-107 S Fairfax Stsites to see
Carlyle House
121 N Fairfax StThis historic home is a must see.
Lee-Fendall House
614 Oronoco StOne of the Lee homes
Pedego Electric Bikes Alexandria
210 N Lee StFounders Park
351 N Union StThis is just five blocks down the street. It’s a beautiful park.
Essentials
Whole Foods Market
1700 Duke StThe best groceries
Trader Joe's
750 Pennsylvania Ave. SEOnly a few blocks away
Balducci's Food Lovers Market
600 Franklin StGroceries
Harris Teeter
900 Army Navy DrJust several blocks away.
Wegmans
7905 Hilltop Village Center DrBalducci's Food Lovers Market
600 Franklin StGreat store for quality food.
Neighborhoods
This is a nearby part of Alexandria that is similar to Old Town in that it has numerous restaurants and cafes.
Del Ray
This is a nearby part of Alexandria that is similar to Old Town in that it has numerous restaurants and cafes.