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National Mall

National Mall

Washington, DC

Visit the iconic DC monuments and free Smithsonian museums! Take the metro to the Smithsonian Metro Station and be right there on the National Mall. Make sure to check out the Smithsonian Castle! (Rachel interned at the Smithsonian, and she leads photo walks in DC!) The Lincoln Memorial, Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial along the Tidal Basin, the Korean War Memorial, and the DC WWI Memorial are Rachel’s personal favorites – and they’re conveniently located near each other. Walk the beautiful grounds of the U.S. Capitol and visit the nearby Supreme Court, Folger Shakespeare Library, and the Library of Congress. They’re all cool, even from the exterior, or you can go inside and take a tour. (This is our neck of the woods!) Some of our favorite museums include the Smithsonian National Portrait Gallery and the African American History & Culture Museum. The Natural History and Air & Space Museums are both fun experiences and they’re entertaining for kids!

King Street

King Street

Alexandria, VA

Stroll the King Street Mile and enjoy centuries-old architecture, brick-lined streets, and cobblestone alleys. Explore dozens of independently owned restaurants and boutiques, or take a ride on the iconic, and free, King Street Trolley!

City Cruises Alexandria Water Taxi

City Cruises Alexandria Water Taxi

3 Cameron Street, Alexandria, VA 22314
, (703) 684-0580

City Cruises is a water taxi service from Old Town Alexandria to DC — Georgetown and The Wharf — and Maryland’s National Harbor. Water taxis are a fun way to get around and see the area!

ARTECHOUSE DC

ARTECHOUSE DC

1238 Maryland Avenue Southwest, Washington, DC 20024

We went on a date here back in early 2020! It has interesting and immersive art exhibits – see the link for current exhibits.

Blackwall Hitch

Blackwall Hitch

5 Cameron Street, Alexandria, VA 22314
, (703) 739-6090

Restaurant and bar along the water with a cool lofted space called the "Crow's Nest" and live music. Cool place to hang out for a meal or a drink.

Chadwicks

Chadwicks

203 Strand Street, Alexandria, VA 22314
, (703) 836-4442

One of our favorite spots in Old Town, a great place to grab a casual meal and drinks by the Waterfront.

Port City Brewing Company

Port City Brewing Company

3950 Wheeler Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22304

Local brewery with a large selection of beers and a food truck.

Old Town Farmers' Market

Old Town Farmers' Market

301 King Street, Alexandria, VA 22314

Held each Saturday morning from 7:00 am - 12:00 pm year-round, the farmers' market is an event that has been held at the Market Square plaza for over 260 years.

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