Things To Do
Taqueria La Hacienda
This is the best Mexican food in the area- hands down.
Grain
Definitely one of our favorite restaurants in the area. It's on the 8th (I think) floor of a hotel, so the view is amazing!!
Wands Books
Our favorite book store in the area! The owner, Morgan, is super kind and he's always willing to talk about anything and everything!! If you look at any books there, check if Chloe's stamp is on any of them. She stamps all of her books and has sold some of her books to Wands!
PIXELS Pints & Bytes
An arcade bar!! It has all of the classics. Garin loves that he can play the original Halo here!
The Donut Dugout
Some of the best donuts we have ever had. The first time they got these donuts, Chloe ate 6 of them.
Project Seed Coffee
Chloe's favorite coffee spot in the area! Being half filipina, this filipino coffee shop has amazing coffee and pastry options!!
Jose Tequilas Mexican Grill and Bar
Oh my gosh, Garin and I can not recommend this place enough! They have our favorite margaritas and the best customer service. Margaritas and great food- What else could you possibly need?
Parlor Doughnuts
Delicious donuts that we love!! The raspberry pistachio donut is fantastic!
USS Wisconsin BB-64
Me and Chloe were lucky enough to visit the Wisconsin during the holidays, but we are sure it is still super interesting to see other times too. This ship was in World War II as well as the Korean war. The museum lets you see the berthings, galley, and a few other cool places on the boat. We both enjoyed our visit!
Waterside District
This food hall is a favorite for me and Garin! There's a Blue Moon taproom that we love, but there is also a fudge shop, a bar in the middle, and a few other restaurants that we haven't tried yet. We love the atmosphere this hall has and enjoy hanging out with friends here!
Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center
This aquarium is fantastic. We visited the day after Garin got back from deployment and we were not at all disappointed. It was a great time. There is a great nature walk connecting two buildings with different exhibits. You get to touch stingrays and jellyfish too! If you know me (Chloe), you know I am all about conservation, so i'm absolutely going to recommend an institution working towards such a great cause.
Coalescence Coffee Company
Chloe adores this coffee shop. This is a nonprofit built on community gathering. The atmosphere is welcoming and light allowing you to easily get lost in conversation or in a good book. Everything on their menu is fantastic!
Ray's Ny Pizza
If you want a HUGE pizza that's really yummy, this is definitely the spot.
Alohahola Hawaiian Kitchen (Newtown)
Our go-to spot for takeout, but the restaurant is adorable too! The Hawaiin Fried Rice is our favorite thing on the menu
Selden Market
Super cute to walk around! Smores Amore is great for a little sweet treat