Chris's Guidebook - our favorite venues, all within walking distance of Duvall House!!!
Chris's Guidebook - our favorite venues, all within walking distance of Duvall House!!!
Food scene
Traditional non red sauce Italian/Continental. Highly recommend lunch al fresco here.
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Landini Brothers Restaurant
115 King StTraditional non red sauce Italian/Continental. Highly recommend lunch al fresco here.
One of the best restaurants in Old Town. Some of the best seafood in the NCR. One of a kind decor. Fun place to dine al fresco. Open for lunch too.
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The Warehouse
214 King StOne of the best restaurants in Old Town. Some of the best seafood in the NCR. One of a kind decor. Fun place to dine al fresco. Open for lunch too.
BARCA Pier & Wine Bar
2 Pioneer Mill WayVery cool Tapas bar literally on the Potomac River.
Always wonderful. Try reserving a table on the second floor overlooking King Street.
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Vermilion
1120 King StAlways wonderful. Try reserving a table on the second floor overlooking King Street.
Mia's Italian Kitchen
100 King StreetAwesome Italian.
Thompson Italian
This is one of our faves! Pakistani-influenced Italian. Must try!
The Majestic
911 King StWe’ve never had a bad meal here - great steaks and seafood.
Virtue Feed & Grain
106 S Union StTerrific and lively restaurant and bar.
Ada’s on the River
3 Pioneer Mill WayUpscale vibe on the shore of the Potomac.
Urbano 116
116 King StFun higher end Mexican with a lively feel.
Kisso Asian Bistro
300 King StThe special rolls are to die for.
People come from all over, including from downtown DC, for this fresh sushi.
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Momo Sushi & Cafe
212 Queen StPeople come from all over, including from downtown DC, for this fresh sushi.
Caphe Banh Mi
407 Cameron StJust one block West on Cameron Street. Unique Vietnamese.
Oak Steakhouse Alexandria
901 N St Asaph StClassic high end steak house.
Taverna Cretekou
818 King StBeautiful al fresco courtyard in the rear of the building.
Sonoma Cellar
207 King StTerrific wine and appetizers
Emmy Squared Pizza: Old Town - Alexandria, Virginia
Delicious Detroit-style pizza
Bugsy's Pizza Restaurant
111 King StTraditional pizza and fun sports bar
An Old Town classic featuring Cincinnati-style, 5 way chili and $2 PBRs.
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Hard Times Cafe
1404 King StAn Old Town classic featuring Cincinnati-style, 5 way chili and $2 PBRs.
Brabo Tasting Room
1602 King StGourmet small plate and wine pairing.
Hank's Oyster Bar
An Old Town staple.
Josephine
A new French restaurant with amazing decor.
Hearty crepes and champagne drinks. Great brunch spot.
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Fontaine Caffe & Creperie
119 S Royal StHearty crepes and champagne drinks. Great brunch spot.
Perfect traditional brunch/lunch spot. Open late for a 4th meal, too.
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Chadwicks
203 Strand StPerfect traditional brunch/lunch spot. Open late for a 4th meal, too.
Great waterfront dining option. Perfect for boat and people watching.
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Vola’s Dockside Grill and Hi-Tide Lounge
101 N Union StGreat waterfront dining option. Perfect for boat and people watching.
GRAPE + BEAN TASTING ROOM
Terrific place to enjoy a nice bottle of wine and a charcuterie.
Pubs
Classic Irish pub with great food, beer, and live music most evenings.
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Daniel O'Connell's Irish Restaurant & Bar
112 King StClassic Irish pub with great food, beer, and live music most evenings.
Murphy's Grand Irish Pub
713 King StSpirited Irish sports bar with fun musical acts.
Classic pub with several taps. There is also a separate Whiskey bar with dozens of selections.
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Union Street Public House
121 S Union StClassic pub with several taps. There is also a separate Whiskey bar with dozens of selections.
Live Music
Basin Street Lounge
219 King StGreat rock & roll, whiskey, and cigar lounge.
Coffee & Desserts
Dolci Gelati (Alexandria, VA)
107 N Fairfax StAwesome gelato and gourmet coffee
Misha’s Coffee
6 Prince StLocal alternative to the two nearby Starbucks.
There are two Starbucks within 3 blocks. We recommend the one at the corner of King and Union in the old Seaport Inn, a building that dates back to the 1700’s.
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Starbucks
532 King StThere are two Starbucks within 3 blocks. We recommend the one at the corner of King and Union in the old Seaport Inn, a building that dates back to the 1700’s.
Kilwins Chocolates & Ice Cream
Delicious fudge and ice cream
Sightseeing
Old Presbyterian Meeting House
323 S Fairfax StJust three blocks away on South Fairfax Street.
Highly recommend a visit and walk through the garden. You can literally see Carlyle House from our front door.
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Carlyle House
121 N Fairfax StHighly recommend a visit and walk through the garden. You can literally see Carlyle House from our front door.
Wilkes Tunnel
398 Wilkes StFun place to explore while walking around the Southeast Quadrant.
Museum and Revolutionary War themes restaurant. Literally on the same block as Duvall House.
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Gadsby's Tavern
138 N Royal StMuseum and Revolutionary War themes restaurant. Literally on the same block as Duvall House.
Stabler-Leadbeater Apothecary Museum
105-107 S Fairfax StJust off King Street on South Fairfax.
Lee-Fendall House
614 Oronoco StAlexandria History Tours
Guests of Duvall House get a 10% discount.
Water taxi
Grab a water taxi to National Harbor, the Wharf, or Georgetown.
Make it a full day by taking the boat trip from the Old Town pier.
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George Washington Mount Vernonja
3200 Mount Vernon Memorial HwyMake it a full day by taking the boat trip from the Old Town pier.
Live Theater
The Little Theatre of Alexandria
600 Wolfe StArt Gallery
Athenaeum
201 Prince St
Principle Gallery
208 King StAmazing local art gallery. This particular cityscape by the famed Jeremy Mann.
Torpedo Factory Art Center
105 N Union StDozens of one of a kind art studios and shops.