Guidebook for Alexandria
Drinks & Nightlife
Southside 815
815 S Washington StGood place to watch a game, drink a beer and eat.
Faccia Luna (Alexandria,VA)
823 S Washington StGreat place for pizza and watching a game on TV
Great place for a high-end meal. They have an outdoor patio right on the city dock
37 locals recommend
Chart House
1 Cameron StGreat place for a high-end meal. They have an outdoor patio right on the city dock
Be ready to spend some money but a great value for your cash. Totally high end
26 locals recommend
Landini Brothers Restaurant
115 King StBe ready to spend some money but a great value for your cash. Totally high end
RedRocks Old Town
904 King StGreat happy hour spot and pizza to boot
Eat the Chicken Salad Club Sandwich with your favorite beverage
22 locals recommend
Union Street Public House
121 S Union StEat the Chicken Salad Club Sandwich with your favorite beverage
Bugsy's Pizza Restaurant
111 King StGreat Chicago-style pizza........
Sit outside and drink your favorite wine and eat cheese from around the world
13 locals recommend
Brut Champagne and Wine Bar
118 S Royal StSit outside and drink your favorite wine and eat cheese from around the world
Food Scene
This is a great restaurant with an outdoor patio near the Potomac River. It has a "new york city" vibe to it. Double level bar with TVs
73 locals recommend
Virtue Feed & Grain
106 S Union StThis is a great restaurant with an outdoor patio near the Potomac River. It has a "new york city" vibe to it. Double level bar with TVs
la Madeleine French Bakery & Cafe Alexandria
500 King StGreat place for breakfast!!
Starbucks
1101 S Joyce StThis is the former Washington Tavern and has all sorts of history
Chadwicks
203 Strand StHang out and eat, drink and be merry
Shopping
Ben & Jerry’s
103 S Union StWander the streets of Old Town with you ice cream in your hand
The Hour
1015 King StBuy a unique gift for that someone special at home........
Perfect place for those last minute needs for a wedding....shirts, ties, suits, ties, socks, cuff links, etc.
Jos. A. Bank
2800 Clarendon BlvdPerfect place for those last minute needs for a wedding....shirts, ties, suits, ties, socks, cuff links, etc.
Williams-Sonoma
825 S Washington StFind your last minute wedding gift
Lou Lou Boutiques
1802 14th St NWGreat place for a last minute wedding gift
Why Not?
200 King StreetThe perfect place to get your child or grandchild a gift for the road
Everything Else
lululemon
2847 Clarendon BlvdBuy a nice running outfit and run the trails of Old Town
St. Mary Catholic Church
310 S Royal StAttend the wedding that you came to town for.......
Old Presbyterian Meeting House
323 S Fairfax StAttend the wedding you came to town for......
St Paul Episcopal Church
228 S Pitt StAttend the wedding you came to town for......
15 minute walk from our home and easy access to downtown Washington D.C. Yellow line to Gallery Place to Verizon Center.
58 locals recommend
King Street–Old Town Station
1900 King St15 minute walk from our home and easy access to downtown Washington D.C. Yellow line to Gallery Place to Verizon Center.
Alexandria Cupcake
1022 King StFor those with a sweet tooth.....
Founders Park
351 N Union StBring a blanket and just people watch......
Perfect for your toddler or those grown ups that want to shoot some baskets........
Windmill Hill Park
501 S Union StPerfect for your toddler or those grown ups that want to shoot some baskets........
George Washington's Mount Vernon
3200 Mount Vernon Memorial HwyThe estate of George Washington
Head to Maryland and eat, drink and be merry. Either walk the three miles over the WW bridge or take the boat taxi from King & Union
596 locals recommend
National Harbor
165 Waterfront StHead to Maryland and eat, drink and be merry. Either walk the three miles over the WW bridge or take the boat taxi from King & Union
High-end deli and grocery store serving Old Town Alexandria.....outdoor seating area and two minute walking distance
18 locals recommend
Balducci's Food Lovers Market
600 Franklin StHigh-end deli and grocery store serving Old Town Alexandria.....outdoor seating area and two minute walking distance
Old Town Sport&Health
209 Madison StGo buy a day pass and work to your hearts content
I love the building......tvs for your viewing pleasure and good food....just off the beaten path
Overwood
218 N Lee StI love the building......tvs for your viewing pleasure and good food....just off the beaten path
There are parks, swings, basketball courts, bathrooms and places to sit along the Potomac River
7 locals recommend
Woodrow Wilson Memorial Bridge
Woodrow Wilson Memorial BridgeThere are parks, swings, basketball courts, bathrooms and places to sit along the Potomac River
Located within the Hotel Monaco and a great place to people watch on the patio parallel to King Street
9 locals recommend
King & Rye
480 King StLocated within the Hotel Monaco and a great place to people watch on the patio parallel to King Street
The longest running market in the U.S. in terms of duration. Walk around and buy fresh cut flowers, taste bakery items and even get fresh squeezed OJ....only Saturday mornings 52 weeks a year!!
6 locals recommend
Market Square
300 King StThe longest running market in the U.S. in terms of duration. Walk around and buy fresh cut flowers, taste bakery items and even get fresh squeezed OJ....only Saturday mornings 52 weeks a year!!
Fleurir Chocolates
110 S Payne StSatisfy your sweet tooth
Whole Foods Market
1700 Duke StFor those of you that simply can not leave Whole Foods behind
Essentials
Fill up with all the groceries you need for your stay at an economical price
38 locals recommend
Safeway
3526 Fort Hunt RdFill up with all the groceries you need for your stay at an economical price