Guidebook for Alexandria
Food Scene
Great waterfront location, farm to table menu, great decor, in the heart of Old Town Alexandria
73 habitants recommandent
Virtue Feed & Grain
106 S Union StGreat waterfront location, farm to table menu, great decor, in the heart of Old Town Alexandria
Great parks, dining and shopping scene. Accessible via King Street Metro, or less than 5 miles driving. Waterfront views. Great parks, walks, family and pet friendly. Lots of restaurants. Best bet is to walk up and down King Street for main attractions.
393 habitants recommandent
Old Town
Great parks, dining and shopping scene. Accessible via King Street Metro, or less than 5 miles driving. Waterfront views. Great parks, walks, family and pet friendly. Lots of restaurants. Best bet is to walk up and down King Street for main attractions.
New China Taste
5910 N Kings HwyClosest and tasty Chinese takeout/delivery.
Voilà Pastry & Café
5908 N Kings HwyCoffee and dessert shop
Balkan Grill
5902 N Kings HwyClose by Mediterranean take out
High end dining in Old Town Alexandria. The best dining experience around. $$$$ Recommend making reservation
16 habitants recommandent
Restaurant Eve
110 South Pitt StreetHigh end dining in Old Town Alexandria. The best dining experience around. $$$$ Recommend making reservation
Great neighborhood coffee shop. Sells foods like quiches.
29 habitants recommandent
St. Elmo's Coffee Pub
2300 Mt Vernon AveGreat neighborhood coffee shop. Sells foods like quiches.
Cupcakes, coffee, great location in terms of access to major roads (Route 1 and GW Parkway).
42 habitants recommandent
Buzz Bakeshop
901 Slaters LnCupcakes, coffee, great location in terms of access to major roads (Route 1 and GW Parkway).
Iconic coffee shop in Old Town Alexandria. Great coffee and cookies.
54 habitants recommandent
Misha's
917 King StIconic coffee shop in Old Town Alexandria. Great coffee and cookies.
Arts & Culture
Waterfront, local artists, historic landmark, gem of Old Town Alexandria
125 habitants recommandent
Torpedo Factory Art Center
105 N Union StWaterfront, local artists, historic landmark, gem of Old Town Alexandria
George Washington's home, scenic, historic, educational, great for families, great for dates, great to bike to
191 habitants recommandent
George Washington's Mount Vernon
3200 Mount Vernon Memorial HwyGeorge Washington's home, scenic, historic, educational, great for families, great for dates, great to bike to
Parks & Nature
Great views of airplanes landing and taking off at Reagan Airport (DCA). Picnic along the waterfront. Great views of Washington DC. Great for jogs and biking.
88 habitants recommandent
Gravelly Point Park
George Washington Memorial ParkwayGreat views of airplanes landing and taking off at Reagan Airport (DCA). Picnic along the waterfront. Great views of Washington DC. Great for jogs and biking.
Shopping
Largest shopping mall nearby. Nordstroms, Nordstrom Rack, Macy's, Microsoft Store, food court, etc.
319 habitants recommandent
Fashion Centre at Pentagon City
1100 S Hayes StLargest shopping mall nearby. Nordstroms, Nordstrom Rack, Macy's, Microsoft Store, food court, etc.
Essentials
Groceries, pharmacy, electronics, household items, clothing, stationary, athletics/sports, etc. Open 24 hours. Walking distance from AirBnB
200 habitants recommandent
Walmart Supercenter
5929 Georgia Ave NWGroceries, pharmacy, electronics, household items, clothing, stationary, athletics/sports, etc. Open 24 hours. Walking distance from AirBnB
7-Eleven
2305 Huntington AveNearby seven-eleven. Please stay safe during night hours.
US Post Office, walking distance. Full service counter, and also drive and drop available.
United States Postal Service
5834C N Kings HwyUS Post Office, walking distance. Full service counter, and also drive and drop available.
Whole Foods. Parking and accessible via metro (both Eisenhower and King Street stops are near by. May require a little walk)
69 habitants recommandent
Whole Foods Market
1700 Duke StWhole Foods. Parking and accessible via metro (both Eisenhower and King Street stops are near by. May require a little walk)
Trader Joe's
750 Pennsylvania Ave. SETrader Joe's. Not really metro accessible. Has parking.
Giant Food
3450 Washington BlvdGiant grocery store. Not metro accessible. Take bus or car.
Getting Around
Closest airport, 6 miles. Accessible via metro, (same yellow line).
216 habitants recommandent
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
2401 Smith BlvdClosest airport, 6 miles. Accessible via metro, (same yellow line).
Airport, about 40 minute drive. Not metro accessible. Can take taxi to close metro and commute via metro to Huntington Avenue, but will have to transfer trains. Best way to commute is via taxi, Uber (phone app), Lyft (phone app), or Super Shuttle.
134 habitants recommandent
Dulles International Airport
1 Saarinen CirAirport, about 40 minute drive. Not metro accessible. Can take taxi to close metro and commute via metro to Huntington Avenue, but will have to transfer trains. Best way to commute is via taxi, Uber (phone app), Lyft (phone app), or Super Shuttle.
Train station - Amtrak, Marc train, etc. Metro also travels here.
629 habitants recommandent
Union Station
Train station - Amtrak, Marc train, etc. Metro also travels here.
Amtrak stop in Alexandria. Walk across the street to take Metro.
15 habitants recommandent
Alexandria station
110 Callahan DrAmtrak stop in Alexandria. Walk across the street to take Metro.
0.4 mile walk, metro station. Access DC, MD, and VA. Parking available at station. Recommend walking to avoid parking fees.
43 habitants recommandent
Huntington station
2501 Huntington Ave0.4 mile walk, metro station. Access DC, MD, and VA. Parking available at station. Recommend walking to avoid parking fees.
Everything Else
Planet Fitness
5001 Indian Head Hwy24 hour gym