Leann’s guidebook
Neighborhoods
A busy, historic district along the Potomac, Old Town is marked by Cobblestone streets and 18th-century townhouses. George Washington slept at Gatsby's Tavern, one of the many small museums in the area. Indie boutiques and foodie spots line King Street, and there are open-air eateries by the river. The Saturday Farmer's Market has been operating for 260 years.
393 locals recommend
Old Town
A busy, historic district along the Potomac, Old Town is marked by Cobblestone streets and 18th-century townhouses. George Washington slept at Gatsby's Tavern, one of the many small museums in the area. Indie boutiques and foodie spots line King Street, and there are open-air eateries by the river. The Saturday Farmer's Market has been operating for 260 years.
Del Ray is "Where Main Street Still Exists" with made-for-strolling Mount Vernon Avenue dotted with independent shops, Del Ray Farmer's Market and a booming restaurant scene. Our favorite time to visit is for weekend brunch.
Eclectic shops and signature events like "Art on the Avenue" contribute to an artsy ambiance.
50 locals recommend
Del Ray
Del Ray is "Where Main Street Still Exists" with made-for-strolling Mount Vernon Avenue dotted with independent shops, Del Ray Farmer's Market and a booming restaurant scene. Our favorite time to visit is for weekend brunch.
Eclectic shops and signature events like "Art on the Avenue" contribute to an artsy ambiance.
The Village at Shirlington is an urban village in Arlington, VA with shopping, restaurants, theatres, and a pedestrian friendly promenade. Shirlington is a waslkable community and also provides easy access to Arlington's network of multi-use trails.
20 locals recommend
Shirlington
The Village at Shirlington is an urban village in Arlington, VA with shopping, restaurants, theatres, and a pedestrian friendly promenade. Shirlington is a waslkable community and also provides easy access to Arlington's network of multi-use trails.
City/town information
Occoquan is small yet vibrant riverfront town, located 20 miles south of Washington, DC. Home to just over 1,000 residents, they have many small and family owned businesses including award winning restaurants, art galleries, art galleries, hair/spa services, plus dozens of unique shops and boutiques. The town of Occoquan has been voted #1 Tourist Destination in Prince William County each year 2015 - 2020.
40 locals recommend
Occoquan
Occoquan is small yet vibrant riverfront town, located 20 miles south of Washington, DC. Home to just over 1,000 residents, they have many small and family owned businesses including award winning restaurants, art galleries, art galleries, hair/spa services, plus dozens of unique shops and boutiques. The town of Occoquan has been voted #1 Tourist Destination in Prince William County each year 2015 - 2020.
Fanciest Cocktails in Town
A secret restaurant hidden inside a donut shop that serves small plates and creative cocktails in a funky, cozy space.
21 locals recommend
Captain Gregory's
804 N Henry StA secret restaurant hidden inside a donut shop that serves small plates and creative cocktails in a funky, cozy space.
Outdoor Dining
Virtue is a modern American tavern located near the Potomac River in Old Town, Alexandria. Their menu offers an array of farm-fresh food and refreshing cocktials. Housed in a historic feed & grain warehouse from the late 1800's, Virtue's stunning rustic modern decor is sure to impress.
73 locals recommend
Virtue Feed & Grain
106 S Union StVirtue is a modern American tavern located near the Potomac River in Old Town, Alexandria. Their menu offers an array of farm-fresh food and refreshing cocktials. Housed in a historic feed & grain warehouse from the late 1800's, Virtue's stunning rustic modern decor is sure to impress.
Award winning restaurant and bar for oysters, local seafood, and drinks in the heart of Old Town. This is my favorite spot for Friday afternoon low key happy hour - make sure you go to the rooftop!
43 locals recommend
Hank's Oyster Bar
818 North Saint Asaph StreetAward winning restaurant and bar for oysters, local seafood, and drinks in the heart of Old Town. This is my favorite spot for Friday afternoon low key happy hour - make sure you go to the rooftop!
BARCA is Old Town's newest riverfront neighborhood restaurant. This is my FAVORITE place to go during nice weather. BARCA (Spanish for boat) sits right on the water for a cool, breezy experience with friends. Serving up Spanish-Mediterranean small plates, wine, sangria, and cocktails plus weekend brunch.
Make a reservation if possible. This place is very popular!
18 locals recommend
BARCA Pier & Wine Bar
2 Pioneer Mill WayBARCA is Old Town's newest riverfront neighborhood restaurant. This is my FAVORITE place to go during nice weather. BARCA (Spanish for boat) sits right on the water for a cool, breezy experience with friends. Serving up Spanish-Mediterranean small plates, wine, sangria, and cocktails plus weekend brunch.
Make a reservation if possible. This place is very popular!