Guidebook for Alexandria

Rachel
Guidebook for Alexandria

Arts & Culture

Alexandrians love GW! They have special events throughout the year (like dinners with wine pairings, fall festivals, etc.), allow dogs on the grounds, and the restaurant is excellent!
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George Washington's Mount Vernon
3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Hwy
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Alexandrians love GW! They have special events throughout the year (like dinners with wine pairings, fall festivals, etc.), allow dogs on the grounds, and the restaurant is excellent!
Not many people know about this little museum and it's a fascinating glimpse into Alexandria's past!
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Stabler-Leadbeater Apothecary Museum
105-107 S Fairfax St
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Not many people know about this little museum and it's a fascinating glimpse into Alexandria's past!

Shopping

Love going here for craft and foreign beers and wine, little snacks perfect for a picnic, and cute gifts. Free wine tastings on Wednesdays and fresh baguettes on Saturdays!
Unwined
3690 King St
Love going here for craft and foreign beers and wine, little snacks perfect for a picnic, and cute gifts. Free wine tastings on Wednesdays and fresh baguettes on Saturdays!

Essentials

Full size grocery store, just 5 minute walk from the apartment.
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Giant Food
3450 Washington Blvd
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Full size grocery store, just 5 minute walk from the apartment.
Large grocery store in a quaint little shopping center.
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Safeway
3526 Fort Hunt Rd
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Large grocery store in a quaint little shopping center.

Drinks & Nightlife

Excellent southern food in the restaurant, incredibly good deals at happy hour. Not quite a dive bar, but relaxed and easy.
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Southside 815
815 S Washington St
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Excellent southern food in the restaurant, incredibly good deals at happy hour. Not quite a dive bar, but relaxed and easy.
Yummy Irish food plus Irish music a few nights a week!
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Daniel O'Connell's Irish Restaurant & Bar
112 King St
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Yummy Irish food plus Irish music a few nights a week!
Our local favorite! Brewery with tours, tastings, and special events like Beer Yoga.
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Port City Brewing Company
3950 Wheeler Ave
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Our local favorite! Brewery with tours, tastings, and special events like Beer Yoga.

Sightseeing

Old Town is our go-to destination for fun. Just walking up the cobblestone streets and people-watching could fill a day. They have a giant farmer's market in Market Square (G. Washington trained troops here!) on Saturday mornings year-round. When it's warm, there is free yoga and other events at the market. There are restaurants and bars of every kind, and lots of little interesting shops mixed with chain clothing stores. The pier is beautiful and a great place to take kids to look at the boats. You can even take a boat tour or grab a water taxi to Nationals Park, Georgetown, or National Harbor!
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Old Town
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Old Town is our go-to destination for fun. Just walking up the cobblestone streets and people-watching could fill a day. They have a giant farmer's market in Market Square (G. Washington trained troops here!) on Saturday mornings year-round. When it's warm, there is free yoga and other events at the market. There are restaurants and bars of every kind, and lots of little interesting shops mixed with chain clothing stores. The pier is beautiful and a great place to take kids to look at the boats. You can even take a boat tour or grab a water taxi to Nationals Park, Georgetown, or National Harbor!
National Harbor is a 10-minute drive away. Newly developed, it features a mix of finer retail stores and restaurants. We go for the waterfront with Ferris wheel, statues, and free movies in the summer! It's worth walking through the giant Gaylord Hotel, too - which has a wonderful Christmastime display.
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National Harbor
165 Waterfront St
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National Harbor is a 10-minute drive away. Newly developed, it features a mix of finer retail stores and restaurants. We go for the waterfront with Ferris wheel, statues, and free movies in the summer! It's worth walking through the giant Gaylord Hotel, too - which has a wonderful Christmastime display.

Food Scene

Lovely, homey shop - you could hang out here for hours. Live music on Sunday mornings! And I love their seasonal drinks.
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Grounded Coffee Shop
6919 Telegraph Rd
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Lovely, homey shop - you could hang out here for hours. Live music on Sunday mornings! And I love their seasonal drinks.
Delightful food and staff! Don't let the location (basement under a Subway) deter you!
Dishes of India
1510A Belle View Blvd
Delightful food and staff! Don't let the location (basement under a Subway) deter you!