Guidebook for Alexandria
Food Scene
Local coffee house with a relaxed atmosphere. I always order a pistachio muffin and an almond latte.
Java Loco Cafe
289 S Van Dorn StLocal coffee house with a relaxed atmosphere. I always order a pistachio muffin and an almond latte.
Hidden spot! Small sports bar. Nice bartenders! Great place for dinner or just a drink at the bar.
9 locals recommend
Fat City Kitchen
330 S Pickett StHidden spot! Small sports bar. Nice bartenders! Great place for dinner or just a drink at the bar.
Great Indian food! Visit the Telephone booth for a great photo opportunity :)
8 locals recommend
Indochen
4906 Brenman Park DrGreat Indian food! Visit the Telephone booth for a great photo opportunity :)
Crepeaway
2001 L St NWLos Tios Grill
2615 Mt Vernon AveMexican restaurant.
Makeda Ethiopian Restaurant
516A S Van Dorn StEthiopian food! Live music some nights.
Taste of Asia
362 S Pickett StChinese,and Japanese food. Great sushi.
Thai Lemon Grass
506 S Van Dorn StNew Szechuan Express
5715 Edsall RdChinese food
Parks & Nature
I love walking around the pond with my dog. It's very peaceful. Parking is available on sit. Just park and walk around the pond!
12 locals recommend
Ben Brenman Park
4800 Brenman Park DrI love walking around the pond with my dog. It's very peaceful. Parking is available on sit. Just park and walk around the pond!
Essentials
Giant Food
2501 9th Rd SCVS
259 S Van Dorn StPharmacy/ Drugstore
American Dream Nail Spa
273 S Van Dorn StI love the quality of service here!
Entertainment & Activities
There's a few restaurants in this shopping center as well that are worth trying! Great for shopping as well!
17 locals recommend
Regal Kingstowne ScreenX & RPX
There's a few restaurants in this shopping center as well that are worth trying! Great for shopping as well!
Port City Brewing Company
3950 Wheeler AveLocal brewery. They have tasting rooms and led tours.
Getting Around
Free parking on weekends! If using during the week you can take a short Lyft ride or walk less than a mile there.
15 locals recommend
Van Dorn St Metro Station
Free parking on weekends! If using during the week you can take a short Lyft ride or walk less than a mile there.
Bus 21D to Pentagon. Please check website wmata.com for schedules and fair prices.
Edsall Rd & Edsall Bluff Condos station
Bus 21D to Pentagon. Please check website wmata.com for schedules and fair prices.
Arts & Culture
Artechouse DC
1238 Maryland Avenue SouthwestCool and interactive installations!
My favorite museum! Large art installations that will get you inspired!
230 locals recommend
Hirshhorn Museum
7th Street SouthwestMy favorite museum! Large art installations that will get you inspired!
I love the view of the city from here! Great spot to see the Washington Monument and Capitol building. The library itself is beautiful and worth the visit!
314 locals recommend
Library of Congress
101 Independence Ave SEI love the view of the city from here! Great spot to see the Washington Monument and Capitol building. The library itself is beautiful and worth the visit!