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June 4, 2022
Alexandria, VA

Taylor & Kevin

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We're so excited to share a few of our favorite spots in Alexandria and DC with you! We highly suggest taking advantage of Alexandria's close proximity to DC and visiting the sites.

Old Town

Alexandria, VA

Old Town Alexandria offers an assortment of activities from walking trails along the waterfront to shopping at unique boutiques along and off of King Street. Take a look at a few of our recommendations below.

BARCA Pier & Wine Bar

2 Pioneer Mill Way, Alexandria, VA 22314
, (703) 638-1100

Fun waterfront restaurant with great Spanish tapas and even better views!

Ada's on the River

3 Pioneer Mill Way, Alexandria, VA 22314
, (703) 638-1400

Upscale American fare with great cocktails. One of Taylor's favorite spots.

Mint Condition

103 South Saint Asaph Street, Alexandria, VA 22314
, (703) 836-6468

Designer consignment boutique (Taylor used to work here in high school and college!) There are lots of other great boutiques along and around King St.

Vola's Dockside Grill and Hi-Tide Lounge

101 North Union Street, Alexandria, VA 22314
, (703) 935-8890

Great oysters by the waterfront

Pop's Old Fashion Ice Cream Co

109 King Street, Alexandria, VA 22314
, (703) 518-5374

You can't go wrong with the many ice cream spots on King St., but this is one of our favorites.

Virtue Feed & Grain

106 South Union Street, Alexandria, VA 22314
, (571) 970-3669

Great spot to grab a drink. Kevin approves of their beer selection.

King & Rye

480 King Street, Alexandria, VA 22314
, (703) 842-2761

Breakfast spot in The Alexandrian Hotel

Fontaine Caffe & Creperie

119 South Royal Street, Alexandria, VA 22314
, (703) 535-8151

Causal spot for breakfast/coffee, lunch, and dinner

The Chewish Deli

807 Pendleton Street, Alexandria, VA 22314
, (703) 268-2604

Carryout spot for bagels and sandwiches

Le Refuge Restaurant

127 North Washington Street, Alexandria, VA 22314
, (703) 548-4661

A favorite French restaurant in town

City Cruises Alexandria Water Taxi

3 Cameron Street, Alexandria, VA 22314
, (571) 475-8364

Take a sightseeing water taxi from the Alexandria waterfront to Georgetown DC or The Wharf.

George Washington's Mount Vernon

3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Highway, Mount Vernon, VA 22121
, (703) 780-2000

Mt. Vernon is a 15 minute drive from Old Town and sits directly on the Potomac River.

National Mall

Washington, DC
, (202) 426-6841

Central hub for most monuments and museums. Only a short 15 minute drive into the city from Old Town.

National Zoo

National Zoo Drive Northwest, Washington, DC

Georgetown

Washington, DC 20007

Great neighborhood for shopping and dining. Places to eat- Filomena, Clyde's, Martin's Tavern, La Chaumiere.

Logan Circle

Logan Circle Northwest, Washington, DC 20005

Another great neighborhood for wining and dining. We love Le Diplomate.

DC Neighborhoods for Going Out

Adams Morgan (Roofers Union, Madams Organ), U Street (9:30 Club, Brixton, Nellie's, Lost Society, American Ice), Shaw (Dacha, Takoda), Logan Circle/14th Street (Barcelona)

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