Guidebook for Alexandria
Parks & Nature
We're about a 7-minute walk away from the Potomac Trail which tied into Mt Vernon Trail about 2-miles north. Great for biking, walking, and running.
Potomac Trail
We're about a 7-minute walk away from the Potomac Trail which tied into Mt Vernon Trail about 2-miles north. Great for biking, walking, and running.
Mount Vernon Trail runs north-south along the Potomac River. Lots of activities to do along the trail. You can watch planes landing and taking off at Gravely Point, head all the way north to DC, or head south the George Washington's house in Mt Vernon.
Mt Vernon Trail, Alexandria, VA, USA
Mount Vernon Trail runs north-south along the Potomac River. Lots of activities to do along the trail. You can watch planes landing and taking off at Gravely Point, head all the way north to DC, or head south the George Washington's house in Mt Vernon.
Drinks & Nightlife
The Front Porch
2006 Mt Vernon AveGreat for when the weather is nice
Food Scene
Junction Bakery & Bistro
1508 Mt Vernon AveDecent Bakery and typical brunch fare
Swing's Coffee
501 E Monroe AveAwesome coffee in art deco warehouse
On Mount Vernon Avenue just a 5 minute walk from our place. Very good all-day brunch fare. They also have great salads, burgers, and vegan options
Matt & Tony's All Day Kitchen + Bar
On Mount Vernon Avenue just a 5 minute walk from our place. Very good all-day brunch fare. They also have great salads, burgers, and vegan options
This pizza place is just off King Street in Old Town. Fantastic pizza slices - Ask for the Pepperoni "special". They'll add burata cheese, fresh basil, and hot honey to the slice.
Andy's Pizza Old Town
This pizza place is just off King Street in Old Town. Fantastic pizza slices - Ask for the Pepperoni "special". They'll add burata cheese, fresh basil, and hot honey to the slice.
BBQ place on Mount Vernon Avenue. About a 15 minute walk from our place. We've only tried the pork bbq sandwich and it was really good.
14 locals recommend
Pork Barrel BBQ
2312 Mt Vernon AveBBQ place on Mount Vernon Avenue. About a 15 minute walk from our place. We've only tried the pork bbq sandwich and it was really good.
Sightseeing
King Street
King StreetDel Ray
Entertainment & Activities
The Birchmere
3701 Mt Vernon AveGreat live music venue
Breakfast
Junction Bakery & Bistro
1508 Mt Vernon AveYummy pastries and breakfast menu
Shopping
This shop is located on King Street and Old Town and they sell a variety of locally made things like pottery, t-shirts, jewelry, and other items
Shop Made in VA
This shop is located on King Street and Old Town and they sell a variety of locally made things like pottery, t-shirts, jewelry, and other items