Guidebook for Alexandria
Food Scene
If you love Salvadoran or Mexican food, this is the place for you. When the weather is nice, ask for a seat on the patio so you can people watch while eating.
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Los Tios Grill
2615 Mt Vernon AveIf you love Salvadoran or Mexican food, this is the place for you. When the weather is nice, ask for a seat on the patio so you can people watch while eating.
This gluten free bakery is a Del Ray secret. Even if you don't need to eat gluten free desserts, you will want to try this place. I recommend the S'mores cupcake.
The Happy Tart - Cakes, Crepes, & Ciders
110 Mt Vernon AveThis gluten free bakery is a Del Ray secret. Even if you don't need to eat gluten free desserts, you will want to try this place. I recommend the S'mores cupcake.
This custard shop is a must visit. President Obama brought his daughters to the Dairy Godmother in 2009 to sample the Flavor of the Day. The owner posts the Flavor Forecast on a calendar each month on her website: http://www.thedairygodmother.com/flavor-of-the-day-forecast/
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The Dairy Godmother
2310 Mt Vernon AveThis custard shop is a must visit. President Obama brought his daughters to the Dairy Godmother in 2009 to sample the Flavor of the Day. The owner posts the Flavor Forecast on a calendar each month on her website: http://www.thedairygodmother.com/flavor-of-the-day-forecast/
If you love burgers, this is the place for you. This Del Ray restaurant supports local causes by allowing you to donate $.25 from each burger sale to a local charity. Choose the "Make Your Own Burger" option and pair with sweet potato fries and a milkshake (heath bar is my favorite).
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Holy Cow
2312 Mt Vernon AveIf you love burgers, this is the place for you. This Del Ray restaurant supports local causes by allowing you to donate $.25 from each burger sale to a local charity. Choose the "Make Your Own Burger" option and pair with sweet potato fries and a milkshake (heath bar is my favorite).
Thai Peppers Restaurant
2018 Mt Vernon AveSt. Elmo's is the spot to go if you need a place away from home to work. Sometimes local bands play music there at night and on the weekends.
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St. Elmo's Coffee Pub
2300 Mt Vernon AveSt. Elmo's is the spot to go if you need a place away from home to work. Sometimes local bands play music there at night and on the weekends.
Cheesetique is a local favorite known for its wine and cheese pairings. If you're in the market for an adventure, order the cheeseboard sampler.
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Cheesetique Del Ray
2411 Mt Vernon AveCheesetique is a local favorite known for its wine and cheese pairings. If you're in the market for an adventure, order the cheeseboard sampler.
Dunkin'
1739 New Jersey Ave NWMcDonald's
40 N Glebe RdPopeyes Louisiana Kitchen
634 Rhode Island Ave NEHops Grill & Brewery
3625 Richmond HwyBarnes & Nobles Cafe
3651 Richmond HwyBaskin-Robbins
1701 Centre PlazaSightseeing
This is one of our favorite memorials in the city.
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Franklin Delano Roosevelt emlékműve
1850 West Basin Dr SWThis is one of our favorite memorials in the city.
The Sunday Market is a great place to shop, especially around the holidays and in the summer. Go for the shopping, but make sure you leave room for food.
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Keleti piac
225 7th St SEThe Sunday Market is a great place to shop, especially around the holidays and in the summer. Go for the shopping, but make sure you leave room for food.
If you're a Shakespeare fan, you must visit the Folger during your stay. They have ongoing exhibits in the main hall, lead by extraordinarily knowledgeable docents. If you're lucky, you can get tickets to a show while you're there.
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Folger Shakespeare Library
201 E Capitol St SEIf you're a Shakespeare fan, you must visit the Folger during your stay. They have ongoing exhibits in the main hall, lead by extraordinarily knowledgeable docents. If you're lucky, you can get tickets to a show while you're there.
This memorial is a little out of the way but definitely work the trip. Watch the eyes on the sculpture as you walk around the memorial. They are designed to follow you.
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Korean War Veterans Memorial
900 Ohio Dr SWThis memorial is a little out of the way but definitely work the trip. Watch the eyes on the sculpture as you walk around the memorial. They are designed to follow you.
Parks & Nature
Take the Mt. Vernon trail from Old Town all the way to historic Mt. Vernon.
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Mount Vernon Trail
Mount Vernon TrailTake the Mt. Vernon trail from Old Town all the way to historic Mt. Vernon.
Everything Else
Old Town
Nemzeti kikötő
165 Waterfront StEssentials
Giant is only a two block walk from our home. It has a great selection.
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Giant Food
2501 9th Rd SGiant is only a two block walk from our home. It has a great selection.
Shoppers is on the far end of the Potomac Yard Plaza. They have a huge international food section and a great hot/cold bar for lunch.
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Shoppers
3801 Richmond HwyShoppers is on the far end of the Potomac Yard Plaza. They have a huge international food section and a great hot/cold bar for lunch.
Shopping
Target is on the close end of the Potomac Yard Plaza. You can walk there in 10 minutes or less.
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Target
3101 Richmond HwyTarget is on the close end of the Potomac Yard Plaza. You can walk there in 10 minutes or less.
Arts & Culture
If you have time, do take a stroll down Mt. Vernon Avenue in Del Ray. There are lots of shops to browse and places to eat. We hope you'll love it as much as we do!
Mount Vernon Avenue
Mount Vernon AvenueIf you have time, do take a stroll down Mt. Vernon Avenue in Del Ray. There are lots of shops to browse and places to eat. We hope you'll love it as much as we do!