Casa De la Cruz
Food scene
Yummy Chinese food, delivery and take out only - our favorites are beef and broccoli and chicken and cashew
Ho's Chinese Carryout
1707 Centre PlazaYummy Chinese food, delivery and take out only - our favorites are beef and broccoli and chicken and cashew
Yummy restaurant for brunch, lunch or dinner. Short 10 minute walk from our house. We always get the southwest chicken egg rolls for appetizer and finish with the flour-less chocolate cake.
38 locals recommend
Carlyle
4000 Campbell AveYummy restaurant for brunch, lunch or dinner. Short 10 minute walk from our house. We always get the southwest chicken egg rolls for appetizer and finish with the flour-less chocolate cake.
Love this fast casual gourmet burger place - the fried chicken avocado burger is real good and they have good salads and boozy shakes as well.
Damn Good Burger Co.
4251 Campbell AvenueLove this fast casual gourmet burger place - the fried chicken avocado burger is real good and they have good salads and boozy shakes as well.
Great Harvest Bread Co.
1711 Centre PlazaGreat place to go for a morning pastry
Alexandria Pastry Shop
3690 King StYummy morning pastries and fancy desserts. Walnut croissant is a fave.
Favorite pizza place - wood burning ovens and they make their own mozzarella!
14 locals recommend
Lena's Wood-Fired Pizza & Tap
401 E Braddock RdFavorite pizza place - wood burning ovens and they make their own mozzarella!
Yummy pastries and breakfast sandwiches (can you tell we love breakfast/brunch)
17 locals recommend
Best Buns Bread Company
4010 Campbell AveYummy pastries and breakfast sandwiches (can you tell we love breakfast/brunch)
Union Market
1309 5th St NECool, newish warehouse full of little shops and eateries.
Sightseeing
Pro tip - walk around to the back of the Lincoln Memorial after climbing the steps up to see him. Way fewer crowds back there and great views of the Arlington National Cemetery, especially at sunset.
697 locals recommend
Lincoln Memorial
2 Lincoln Memorial Cir NWPro tip - walk around to the back of the Lincoln Memorial after climbing the steps up to see him. Way fewer crowds back there and great views of the Arlington National Cemetery, especially at sunset.
One of our favorite museums in DC if you like space. Tons of cool exhibits and retired space craft.
809 locals recommend
National Air and Space Museum
600 Independence Ave SWOne of our favorite museums in DC if you like space. Tons of cool exhibits and retired space craft.
Our place is just a 10 minute drive from the National Mall. We like to go at night, bring a blanket and enjoy the calmer sights, all lit up by beautiful lights.
1111 locals recommend
National Mall
Our place is just a 10 minute drive from the National Mall. We like to go at night, bring a blanket and enjoy the calmer sights, all lit up by beautiful lights.
Check out George Washington's historic house - about a 30 minute drive from our place.
97 locals recommend
Mount Vernon
Check out George Washington's historic house - about a 30 minute drive from our place.
Breweries
This is a bit of a longer walk from our house 15-20 minutes but worth it so you can sample all the beer and then walk home at your leisure! Kid friendly place with toys etc at the brewery too.
8 locals recommend
New District Brewing Company
2709 S Oakland StThis is a bit of a longer walk from our house 15-20 minutes but worth it so you can sample all the beer and then walk home at your leisure! Kid friendly place with toys etc at the brewery too.
Kiddo Activities
Right behind the Community Center is one of the coolest playground around - about a 10 minute walk from our house. Inside they also have an entire room with squishy foam blocks, really fun for toddlers in the pre-COVID days.
Fairlington Community Center
3308 S Stafford StRight behind the Community Center is one of the coolest playground around - about a 10 minute walk from our house. Inside they also have an entire room with squishy foam blocks, really fun for toddlers in the pre-COVID days.
Hiking
About 30 minutes from our house is Scott's Run trails - couple of miles of trails with great Potomac River views. One of the closets good hikes.
17 locals recommend
Scott's Run Nature Preserve
7400 VA-193About 30 minutes from our house is Scott's Run trails - couple of miles of trails with great Potomac River views. One of the closets good hikes.
Raven Rocks via Appalachian Trail is a 4.8 mile out and back trail near Bluemont, Virginia with amazing views . Pro tip: Go hike the trail then enjoy wine tasting at Bluemont Vineyard which is just down the road!
Raven Rocks Summit
Raven Rocks via Appalachian Trail is a 4.8 mile out and back trail near Bluemont, Virginia with amazing views . Pro tip: Go hike the trail then enjoy wine tasting at Bluemont Vineyard which is just down the road!
One of favorite hikes that's close by. Almost guaranteed to see bald eagles and herons.
14 locals recommend
Occoquan Bay National Wildlife Refuge
14050 Dawson Beach RdOne of favorite hikes that's close by. Almost guaranteed to see bald eagles and herons.
Wineries
Beautiful views, yummy wine from one of the closest wineries about one hour from our house. Pro tip: Go hiking to Ravens Rock which is just 5 miles away from the winery then treat yourself to a well-earned wine tasting!
98 locals recommend
Bluemont Vineyard
18755 Foggy Bottom RdBeautiful views, yummy wine from one of the closest wineries about one hour from our house. Pro tip: Go hiking to Ravens Rock which is just 5 miles away from the winery then treat yourself to a well-earned wine tasting!
Hands down the best wine! We're wine club members and always make a stop out here on our way to hike in Shenandoah. Little more than an hour to get to the winery. Family friendly winery with games/toys for kiddos and nice outdoor space with rocks to climb and grassy areas to run around.
42 locals recommend
Rappahannock Cellars
14437 Co Rd 635Hands down the best wine! We're wine club members and always make a stop out here on our way to hike in Shenandoah. Little more than an hour to get to the winery. Family friendly winery with games/toys for kiddos and nice outdoor space with rocks to climb and grassy areas to run around.
Excercise
If you're looking to go running or biking, our house is right off the 4 mile run trail through Shirlington into the forest. Paved path good for running strollers too!
Four Mile Run Trail
Four Mile Run TrailIf you're looking to go running or biking, our house is right off the 4 mile run trail through Shirlington into the forest. Paved path good for running strollers too!