Guidebook for Alexandria
Getting Around
Yellow & Blue Metro Line about a $10 Uber from the Guest House off-peak.
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Pentagon City Station
1250 S Hayes StYellow & Blue Metro Line about a $10 Uber from the Guest House off-peak.
Blue line Metro. About a $7 Uber from the Guest House.
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Van Dorn Street Metro
Blue line Metro. About a $7 Uber from the Guest House.
Food Scene
Laid back Mexican restaurant that has karaoke on Friday nights and outdoor seating.
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Los Toltecos
4111 Duke StLaid back Mexican restaurant that has karaoke on Friday nights and outdoor seating.
Hank's Oyster Bar
818 North Saint Asaph StreetNice vibe and great happy hour oysters!
We're regulars here. Not a ton of ambiance, but the food is really good as are the prices. They feature a $10 lunch buffet. They deliver to the house too.
Mumbai Darbar Indian Cuisine
We're regulars here. Not a ton of ambiance, but the food is really good as are the prices. They feature a $10 lunch buffet. They deliver to the house too.
I love Ted's "adult milkshakes" and homemade pop tarts! Family friendly. Ted's gets pretty busy on the weekends so be prepared for a short wait.
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Ted's Bulletin
505 8th St SEI love Ted's "adult milkshakes" and homemade pop tarts! Family friendly. Ted's gets pretty busy on the weekends so be prepared for a short wait.
Sweet Fire Donna's
510 John Carlyle StreetGreat BBQ place!
Vermilion
1120 King StAwesome "farm-to-table" place. Usually very busy.
Essentials
CVS
1521-1523 N Quaker Ln4641 Duke St
4641 Duke StreetHarris Teeter
Sightseeing
Walking around Old Town is a great way to spend the day. Tons of shopping, restaurants, nightlife and ice cream!
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Old Town
Walking around Old Town is a great way to spend the day. Tons of shopping, restaurants, nightlife and ice cream!
Washingtonmonumentet
2 15th St NWShopping
The Four Mile Run Farmers & Artisans Market brings fresh, nutritious food to people of all income levels, provide an opportunity for local artisans and producers of goods to bring their wares to market, strive to reflect the diversity of the community, and improve the quality of life for Arlandria residents and visitors.
4MRMarket is open every Sunday from 9am until 1pm, indoors from December until April; outdoors from April until November.
Each year 4MRMarket donates all funds raised by their volunteer efforts to the City of Alexandria to be used in Four Mile Run Park.
Four Mile Run Farmers Market
4109 Mt Vernon AveThe Four Mile Run Farmers & Artisans Market brings fresh, nutritious food to people of all income levels, provide an opportunity for local artisans and producers of goods to bring their wares to market, strive to reflect the diversity of the community, and improve the quality of life for Arlandria residents and visitors.
4MRMarket is open every Sunday from 9am until 1pm, indoors from December until April; outdoors from April until November.
Each year 4MRMarket donates all funds raised by their volunteer efforts to the City of Alexandria to be used in Four Mile Run Park.
Great selection of local wares and food. Very popular spot in the warmer weather. Also an easy walk to the Capitol and Mall.
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Eastern Market
225 7th St SEGreat selection of local wares and food. Very popular spot in the warmer weather. Also an easy walk to the Capitol and Mall.
Entertainment & Activities
sailing, kayaking, paddle board and bike rental
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Washington Sailing Marina
1 Marina Drsailing, kayaking, paddle board and bike rental
This theater has comfy recliners! You need to purchase tickets in advance since you choose your seat.
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AMC Courthouse Plaza 8
2150 Clarendon BlvdThis theater has comfy recliners! You need to purchase tickets in advance since you choose your seat.
Parks & Nature
The Mount Vernon Trail is an 18-mile paved multi-use trail that stretches from George Washington's Mount Vernon Estate to Theodore Roosevelt Island. The trail winds alongside the Potomac River offering uninterrupted views of Washington, D.C.'s skyline. A run, walk, or cycle along the trail leads to all of the same sites that can be reached by car on the parallel section of the parkway.
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Mount Vernon Trail
Mount Vernon TrailThe Mount Vernon Trail is an 18-mile paved multi-use trail that stretches from George Washington's Mount Vernon Estate to Theodore Roosevelt Island. The trail winds alongside the Potomac River offering uninterrupted views of Washington, D.C.'s skyline. A run, walk, or cycle along the trail leads to all of the same sites that can be reached by car on the parallel section of the parkway.
Theodore Roosevelt Island Park