Guidebook for Alexandria
Arts & Culture
Mount Vernon is George Washington’s home. The estate is open for tours and features a museum about the first president of the United States. Mount Vernon is about 10 minutes away by car. Admission requires tickets which may be purchased online or at the estate.
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Mount Vernon de George Washington
3200 Mount Vernon Memorial HwyMount Vernon is George Washington’s home. The estate is open for tours and features a museum about the first president of the United States. Mount Vernon is about 10 minutes away by car. Admission requires tickets which may be purchased online or at the estate.
Essentials
Whole Foods Market
1700 Duke StParking is free in the underground garage.
Wegmans
7905 Hilltop Village Center DrLarge grocery store with a great selection of just about everything.
Giant Food
2501 9th Rd SHarris Teeter
900 Army Navy DrLocal organic grocery store chain. Great produce and other grocery items.
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Naked Lunch
3831 Mt Vernon AveLocal organic grocery store chain. Great produce and other grocery items.
Entertainment & Activities
Just a few minutes away. Garage parking available for a small fee.
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AMC Hoffman Center 22
206 Hoffman StJust a few minutes away. Garage parking available for a small fee.
Regal Kingstowne ScreenX & RPX
The National Zoo is located on Metro's Red line between the Woodley Park and Cleveland Park stops. The zoo is free to enter.
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Smithsonian National Zoological Park
3001 Connecticut Ave NWThe National Zoo is located on Metro's Red line between the Woodley Park and Cleveland Park stops. The zoo is free to enter.
Getting Around
The nearest Metro Station is Huntington, (2501 Huntington Ave, Huntington, VA 22303) which is the end of the Yellow Line. The station is 1.4 miles away, and is walkable in about 30 minutes. The Fairfax Connector (Bus) also goes directly to the station. Schedules and Fare information can be found on the WMATA website: https://www.wmata.com/
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Huntington station
2501 Huntington AveThe nearest Metro Station is Huntington, (2501 Huntington Ave, Huntington, VA 22303) which is the end of the Yellow Line. The station is 1.4 miles away, and is walkable in about 30 minutes. The Fairfax Connector (Bus) also goes directly to the station. Schedules and Fare information can be found on the WMATA website: https://www.wmata.com/
Food Scene
Bastille
606 N Fayette StFrench cuisine. www.bastillerestaurant.com
Vaso's Mediterranean Bistro
1118 King StMediterranean www.vasosonking.com
Evening Star Cafe
2000 Mt Vernon AveAmerican food, farm to table eveningstarcafe.net
Misha's
917 King StLocally roasted coffee and coffee shop. www.mishascoffee.com
ESP Tea & Coffee
1012 King StCoffee shop. killeresp.com
Local coffee roaster and coffee shop. https://swingscoffee.com/del-ray-coffee-bar
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Swing's Coffee
501 E Monroe AveLocal coffee roaster and coffee shop. https://swingscoffee.com/del-ray-coffee-bar
Texas Jacks Barbecue
2761 Washington BlvdBBQ www.txjacks.com
Caphe Banh Mi
407 Cameron StVietnamese www.caphebanhmi.com
Momo Sushi & Cafe
212 Queen StSushi mymomosushi.com
Brut Champagne and Wine Bar
118 S Royal StWine and Coffee bar www.grapeandbean.com/
GRAPE + BEAN Rosemont
2 E Walnut StWine and coffee bar with a dinner menu. www.grapeandbean.com/
Great spot for breakfast 7 days a week. They're also open for dinner.
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Del Ray Café
205 E Howell AveGreat spot for breakfast 7 days a week. They're also open for dinner.
Tapas style Mediterranean food. Reservations highly recommended. Excellent food and is consistently one of the highest ranked restaurants in Washington, D.C.
121 residents recomanen
Zaytinya
701 9th St NWTapas style Mediterranean food. Reservations highly recommended. Excellent food and is consistently one of the highest ranked restaurants in Washington, D.C.
Tapas style Balkan cuisine. Reservations highly recommended. Located in the popular Clarendon neighborhood n Arlington.
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Ambar Clarendon
2901 Wilson BlvdTapas style Balkan cuisine. Reservations highly recommended. Located in the popular Clarendon neighborhood n Arlington.
European-style bakery with pastries and desserts. They have a small area with tables for coffee and a snack or you can pick up their treats for take away.
11 residents recomanen
Voilà Pastry & Café
5908 N Kings HwyEuropean-style bakery with pastries and desserts. They have a small area with tables for coffee and a snack or you can pick up their treats for take away.
Drinks & Nightlife
http://www.portcitybrewing.com/
Alexandria’s own brewery! Port City’s tasting room welcomes visitors and provides a casual environment for tasting their many beers on tap. Hours may vary, check their website for the latest updates.
49 residents recomanen
Port City Brewing Company
3950 Wheeler Avehttp://www.portcitybrewing.com/
Alexandria’s own brewery! Port City’s tasting room welcomes visitors and provides a casual environment for tasting their many beers on tap. Hours may vary, check their website for the latest updates.
This is a speak-easy style bar in Old Town. Reservations are required. Visit their website Bar PX for details.
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PX
728 King StThis is a speak-easy style bar in Old Town. Reservations are required. Visit their website Bar PX for details.