Guidebook for Alexandria
Shopping
Target
3101 Richmond HwyTarget within walking distance for anything you may need during your stay.
Arts & Culture
Regal Cinemas Potomac Yard
3575 Potomac AveMovie theater within walking (or biking) distance
Food Scene
Friendly nearby neighborhood with shops, restaurants, coffee shops, bakery, ice cream shops, yoga and pilates studio.
50 locals recommend
Del Ray
Friendly nearby neighborhood with shops, restaurants, coffee shops, bakery, ice cream shops, yoga and pilates studio.
New trendy coffee shop with WiFi for one of those days you want to relax with a sip of latte.
25 locals recommend
Swing's Coffee
501 E Monroe AveNew trendy coffee shop with WiFi for one of those days you want to relax with a sip of latte.
Del Ray Café
205 E Howell AveNice little restaurant with many organic items on the menu.
Caphe Banh Mi
407 Cameron StBest Vietnamese food, EVER!
Zento Japanese Restaurant
693 N Washington StOur favorite sushi place!
Pork Barrel BBQ
2312 Mt Vernon AveThis BBQ place was on Shark Tank!
The Happy Tart - Cakes, Crepes, & Ciders
110 Mt Vernon AveGluten free bakery
Buzz Bakeshop
901 Slaters LnGreat coffee shop to sit down and get some work done
Great coffee shop to get some work done. Free WiFi. Great baked goods, including gluten free items. Gelato too.
42 locals recommend
ESP Tea & Coffee
1012 King StGreat coffee shop to get some work done. Free WiFi. Great baked goods, including gluten free items. Gelato too.
Los Tios Grill
2615 Mt Vernon AveIn the mood for Mexican food and gigantic Margaritas?
Nice local Thai restaurant within walking distance. They deliver too.
6 locals recommend
Thai Peppers Restaurant
2018 Mt Vernon AveNice local Thai restaurant within walking distance. They deliver too.
Kabob Palace
2315 S Eads StBest kabob ever. Better to call ahead since they're always busy.
Sightseeing
Alexandria Visitors Center
221 King StSo many things to do in Old Town!
Everything Else
An easy walk (or bike) from the house. Feel free to borrow our bike!
33 locals recommend
Braddock Road station
700 N West StAn easy walk (or bike) from the house. Feel free to borrow our bike!
We can see planes lining up for landing from our front door!
216 locals recommend
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
2401 Smith BlvdWe can see planes lining up for landing from our front door!
Great spot to watch the planes take off and land! You will be right underneath the plane at the end of the runway. Enjoy the beautiful scenery of the river and park.
88 locals recommend
Gravelly Point Park
George Washington Memorial ParkwayGreat spot to watch the planes take off and land! You will be right underneath the plane at the end of the runway. Enjoy the beautiful scenery of the river and park.
Great park right in front of our doorstep. Basketball, tennis courts, and a running/biking trail.
Potomac Yard Park
2501 Potomac AveGreat park right in front of our doorstep. Basketball, tennis courts, and a running/biking trail.
Essentials
Giant Food
2501 9th Rd SBrand new Giant grocery store within walking distance
Whole Foods Market
1700 Duke StGreat place to buy healthy groceries and a quick meal