Things to Do
Old Town Alexandria Waterfront
You don't need any particular destination to enjoy the view along the Alexandria waterfront at the bottom of Prince / King Streets. Stroll along the marina to see the river, the docks, the boats, the birds, the other people strolling around doing the same thing...
Torpedo Factory Art Center
A collection of art studios, open to the public with no admission fee, in what used to be, well, a torpedo factory! Talk about swords to ploughshares... Three floors of interesting art to browse no matter what the weather.
Potomac Riverboat Co
Selling tickets right at the waterfront, at the terminus of Cameron St, Potomac Riverboat Co runs water taxis and tour boats up and down the Potomac. Take a ride to the casino at National Harbor (if you're feeling lucky), head to Georgetown to walk the canal, or just stay on for a roundtrip tour of the beautiful Potomac.
Pop's Old Fashion Ice Cream Co
Connor's favorite place in Old Town!
Daniel O'Connell's Irish Restaurant & Bar
On Monday nights, musicians gather around the back fireplace and play traditional Irish songs. Worth an extension of your stay! Even if you can't stay through Monday night, this is a beautiful Irish pub with lots of hidden nooks and surprise balconies. The Guinness is pretty good, too.
Vola’s Dockside Grill and Hi-Tide Lounge
Great food, great view, especially when the weather is warm enough for dockside patio seating. The oysters and deviled eggs are unrivaled.
Fish Market Restaurant
Connor can eat snow crab legs by the fistful here. That is, after Mom does all the picking and ends up noshing on the only thing left -- the excellent cole slaw.
Irish Walk
John's mom, Marguerite, was a Murphy. Get your fine Irish swag here!
Chadwicks
Latest last call in Alexandria. Just sayin.