Tellie’s guidebook
Museums and Landmarks
Here are my favorite local things to see in Old Town and favorite new museums in DC
The George Washington Masonic National Memorial
101 Callahan DriveSee the home of Alexandria's most famous resident: George Washington.
His Mount Vernon estate is just 8 miles south of Alexandria and is accessible by car, bike, boat or bus.
Tour George Washington's Mansion, visit his four gardens, meet his farm animals and see where Washington made whiskey. There is also a museum and education center to explore.
97 locals recommend
Mount Vernon
See the home of Alexandria's most famous resident: George Washington.
His Mount Vernon estate is just 8 miles south of Alexandria and is accessible by car, bike, boat or bus.
Tour George Washington's Mansion, visit his four gardens, meet his farm animals and see where Washington made whiskey. There is also a museum and education center to explore.
National Harbor
165 Waterfront StNational Museum of African American History and Culture
1400 Constitution Ave. NWVisit the tavern where George Washington twice attended an annual Birthnight Ball held in his honor. Thomas Jefferson and Aaron Burr also visited Gadsby's, in celebration of their victory in the presidential election of 1800. Gadsby's Tavern continues to operate as a restaurant and as a museum
27 locals recommend
Gadsby's Tavern
138 N Royal StVisit the tavern where George Washington twice attended an annual Birthnight Ball held in his honor. Thomas Jefferson and Aaron Burr also visited Gadsby's, in celebration of their victory in the presidential election of 1800. Gadsby's Tavern continues to operate as a restaurant and as a museum
Food scene
These are our favorite places to get good quality food!
This is the best place for an adult night out! Great wine and food pairings!
13 locals recommend
Brut Champagne and Wine Bar
118 S Royal StThis is the best place for an adult night out! Great wine and food pairings!
This is the closest family restaurant that is good for adults or people with kids
20 locals recommend
Faccia Luna (Alexandria,VA)
823 S Washington StThis is the closest family restaurant that is good for adults or people with kids
Alexandria Cupcake
1022 King StExcellent cupcakes!
This the best place to eat a big family brunch or dine out for dinner.
42 locals recommend
Blackwall Hitch
5 Cameron StThis the best place to eat a big family brunch or dine out for dinner.
Misha's
917 King StBest local coffee shop. They roast their own coffee here!
This has the most affordable food store close by to the house. It is within walking distance.
345 locals recommend
Safeway
5101 Wilson BlvdThis has the most affordable food store close by to the house. It is within walking distance.
This is a good local coffee shop with pastries. This is within walking distance
35 locals recommend
Firehook Bakery
1909 Q St NWThis is a good local coffee shop with pastries. This is within walking distance
Le Refuge Restaurant
127 N Washington StThis is the best French Restaurant in town
Columbia Firehouse
109 S St Asaph StThis has great food, an outdoor eating area, and a great menu
Pharmacy
CVS
433 S Washington StThis is the closest pharamacy
Night Life
This is the best dive bar in Old Town that has late night music, games, and a late night scene for people who want to mingle and party
17 locals recommend
The Light Horse
715 King StThis is the best dive bar in Old Town that has late night music, games, and a late night scene for people who want to mingle and party