Alexandria/Arlington Guidebook
Food scene
Great restaurant with an expansive patio on the waterfront. Try the sangria!
42 locals recommend
Blackwall Hitch
5 Cameron StGreat restaurant with an expansive patio on the waterfront. Try the sangria!
If you can get in, this place is worth any wait. They don’t take reservations but make it a goal to go get in the wait list. Southern cooking influences by a fantastic local, African American chef/owner.
12 locals recommend
Magnolia's on King
703 King StIf you can get in, this place is worth any wait. They don’t take reservations but make it a goal to go get in the wait list. Southern cooking influences by a fantastic local, African American chef/owner.
Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams
1925 14th St NWMisha's
917 King StLocally roasted coffee and treats that is female owned.
Hop a short ride on the metro to go to one of Michelin rated Chef, Jose Andres, restaurants. Delicious food and Chef Andres is the founder of the Community Kitchens and spends the majority of his time feeding people around the world during times of crisis. During the COVID-19 shutdown he kept all his staff on payroll and converted his restaurants to community kitchens to serve the community. Can’t say enough good things about the food and the chef/owner behind it.
82 locals recommend
Jaleo
480 7th St NWHop a short ride on the metro to go to one of Michelin rated Chef, Jose Andres, restaurants. Delicious food and Chef Andres is the founder of the Community Kitchens and spends the majority of his time feeding people around the world during times of crisis. During the COVID-19 shutdown he kept all his staff on payroll and converted his restaurants to community kitchens to serve the community. Can’t say enough good things about the food and the chef/owner behind it.
Busboys and Poets
450 K St NWFavorite happy hour spot!
Columbia Firehouse
109 S St Asaph StLate 1800s firehouse turned local favorite restaurant
The Study at Morrison House
116 S Alfred StThe Peoples Drug
103 N Alfred StUrbano 116
116 King StMyron Mixon's Pitmaster Barbeque
220 N Lee StMeggrolls
107 N Fayette StDolci Gelati (Alexandria, VA)
107 N Fairfax StNicecream
726 King StAlexandria Cupcake
1022 King StVermilion
1120 King StMia's Italian Kitchen
100 King StreetHummingbird
220 S Union StChart House
1 Cameron StBrabo
1600 King St
A La Lucia
315 Madison StAugie's Mussel House and Beer Garden
1106 King StBastille
606 N Fayette StBistro Sancerre
1725 Duke StCafe 44
44 Canal Center PlazaCafé du Soleil
215 S Union StJust 2 blocks from the house, a local favorite for over a century!
12 locals recommend
Royal Restaurant & Caterers
730 N St Asaph StJust 2 blocks from the house, a local favorite for over a century!
Hummingbird
220 S Union StSonoma Cellar
207 King StWine bar with a great back patio.
Bastille
606 N Fayette StDel Ray Café
205 E Howell AveJunction Bakery & Bistro
1508 Mt Vernon AveIndochen
4906 Brenman Park DrFontaine Caffe & Creperie
119 S Royal StMyron Mixon's Pitmaster Barbeque
220 N Lee StFor Five Coffee Roasters Alexandria
1800C Diagonal RdSweet Fire Donna's
510 John Carlyle StreetTable Talk Restaurant
1623 Duke StThe Peoples Drug
103 N Alfred StTransportation
Braddock Road Metro Station
Bike and Roll DC
Capital Bikeshare
Todd, the owner, has a wonderful shop with both sales and rentals of electric bike as well as guided tours of Alexandria and Mt Vernon! Tell him we sent you.
Pedego Electric Bikes Alexandria
210 N Lee StTodd, the owner, has a wonderful shop with both sales and rentals of electric bike as well as guided tours of Alexandria and Mt Vernon! Tell him we sent you.
Wheel Nuts Bike Shop
302 Montgomery StSightseeing
Start here for booking walking tours and getting other local information.
13 locals recommend
Alexandria Visitors Center
221 King StStart here for booking walking tours and getting other local information.
A must see part of our nations history. The grounds are beautiful and dog friendly. The mansion tour is a must for your visit.
191 locals recommend
George Washington's Mount Vernon
3200 Mount Vernon Memorial HwyA must see part of our nations history. The grounds are beautiful and dog friendly. The mansion tour is a must for your visit.
The former home of Robert E. Lee on the site that become Arlington National Cemetery.
7 locals recommend
Arlington House - The Robert E. Lee Memorial
321 Sherman DriveThe former home of Robert E. Lee on the site that become Arlington National Cemetery.
Just a couple blocks from our home, a true gem of a historic home.
6 locals recommend
Lee-Fendall House
614 Oronoco StJust a couple blocks from our home, a true gem of a historic home.
Walkable from the house, one of the early properties of Alexandria with beautiful gardens accessible to the public.
18 locals recommend
Carlyle House
121 N Fairfax StWalkable from the house, one of the early properties of Alexandria with beautiful gardens accessible to the public.
Runs 18 miles through the metro area and all the way out to George Washington’s Mt Vernon.
14 locals recommend
Mount Vernon Trail
Mount Vernon TrailRuns 18 miles through the metro area and all the way out to George Washington’s Mt Vernon.
Air Force Memorial
1 Air Force Memorial DrOnly 4 blocks away, Historic church attended by many founding fathers and presidents including George Washington.
12 locals recommend
Christ Church
118 N Washington StOnly 4 blocks away, Historic church attended by many founding fathers and presidents including George Washington.
Potomac Riverboat Co
3 Cameron StGreat sightseeing cruise options!
Tall Ship Providence
1A Cameron St18th century sloop museum as well as private and public sightseeing cruises.
Skinniest historic house in America with an amusing history!
10 locals recommend
Spite House Alexandria
523 Queen StSkinniest historic house in America with an amusing history!
Captains Row Old Town Alexandria
198-112 S Lee StLee's Boyhood Home
607 Oronoco StLocal Parks
Wonderful park on the Potomac waterfront. Great for kids and dogs.
Founders Park
351 N Union StJones Point Lighthouse
Trails and a great historic lighthouse
Movie Theatres
Great little neighborhood strip and every seat is a comfy recliner!
AMC Shirlington 7
2772 S Randolph StAMC Hoffman Center 22
206 Hoffman StAccessible by metro with a fantastic Dolby Theatre.
Arts & Culture
Signature Theatre
4200 Campbell AveTorpedo Factory Art Center
105 N Union St