The George of Old Town Guidebook

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The George of Old Town Guidebook

Food scene

Great modern Mexican cuisine with tables on the sidewalk as well as inside dining available.
11 locals recommend
Urbano 116
116 King St
11 locals recommend
Great modern Mexican cuisine with tables on the sidewalk as well as inside dining available.
Classic Italian dining in and upscale environment with top notch service. Al fresco dining also available.
26 locals recommend
Landini Brothers Restaurant
115 King St
26 locals recommend
Classic Italian dining in and upscale environment with top notch service. Al fresco dining also available.
Fabulous views of the Potomac River front, great deck for al fresco dining, wonderful menu with everything from steak, seafood, bites for the kids and happy hour specials.
37 locals recommend
Chart House
1 Cameron St
37 locals recommend
Fabulous views of the Potomac River front, great deck for al fresco dining, wonderful menu with everything from steak, seafood, bites for the kids and happy hour specials.
Creative and classic menu stylings with clever cocktail offerings that are delicious! Highly recommend!
41 locals recommend
The Majestic
911 King St
41 locals recommend
Creative and classic menu stylings with clever cocktail offerings that are delicious! Highly recommend!
Historic Colonial tavern that still serves food prepared from historic recipes. Great for a group or special occasion. Staff is in period costumes and can be quite lively.
27 locals recommend
Gadsby's Tavern
138 N Royal St
27 locals recommend
Historic Colonial tavern that still serves food prepared from historic recipes. Great for a group or special occasion. Staff is in period costumes and can be quite lively.
Dynamic menu that is always changing, great spot for a cocktail or dinner. Right on the riverfront with patio dining and two floors of dining inside.
73 locals recommend
Virtue Feed & Grain
106 S Union St
73 locals recommend
Dynamic menu that is always changing, great spot for a cocktail or dinner. Right on the riverfront with patio dining and two floors of dining inside.
Perfect place to stop in for an afternoon treat!
Pop's Old Fashion Ice Cream Co
109 King St
Perfect place to stop in for an afternoon treat!

Sightseeing

Newly renovated with lots of green space, art exhibits, benches, water views, artists performances, and numerous restaurants.
29 locals recommend
Waterfront Park
1A Prince St
29 locals recommend
Newly renovated with lots of green space, art exhibits, benches, water views, artists performances, and numerous restaurants.
Beautiful historic Christ Church is only a block away from The George and is chock full of history. Stroll through the shaded cemetary on the grounds and visit pews of the President.
12 locals recommend
Christ Church
118 N Washington St
12 locals recommend
Beautiful historic Christ Church is only a block away from The George and is chock full of history. Stroll through the shaded cemetary on the grounds and visit pews of the President.
An artists enclave with numerous artists of all variety here. Sculptors, painters, jewelers, engravers and much more to see.
125 locals recommend
Torpedo Factory Art Center
105 N Union St
125 locals recommend
An artists enclave with numerous artists of all variety here. Sculptors, painters, jewelers, engravers and much more to see.
Farmer's Market is here every Saturday, and small park spaces for seating surround this beautiful fountain. A favorite spot for a photo op.
Alexandria City Hall & Market Square
301 King St
Farmer's Market is here every Saturday, and small park spaces for seating surround this beautiful fountain. A favorite spot for a photo op.
One of several museums with local history and fascinating stories.
6 locals recommend
Lee-Fendall House
614 Oronoco St
6 locals recommend
One of several museums with local history and fascinating stories.
The Spite House (in blue), built in 1830, is 7 feet wide, about 25 feet deep and a whopping 325 square feet in two stories. It is located on Queen Street in the Old Town district in Alexandria, Va. The builder of this 1830 home in Old Town Alexandria wasn’t trying to keep up with the Joneses. In fact, he constructed what may be the narrowest house in the country, at just 7 feet wide. The purpose? To keep loiterers from entering his alley, hence the name. The tiny abode has attracted considerable attention, even being featured on “The Oprah Winfrey Show.” But the curious can’t go inside, because people actually live there. 523 Queen St., Alexandria, Va.
10 locals recommend
Spite House Alexandria
523 Queen St
10 locals recommend
The Spite House (in blue), built in 1830, is 7 feet wide, about 25 feet deep and a whopping 325 square feet in two stories. It is located on Queen Street in the Old Town district in Alexandria, Va. The builder of this 1830 home in Old Town Alexandria wasn’t trying to keep up with the Joneses. In fact, he constructed what may be the narrowest house in the country, at just 7 feet wide. The purpose? To keep loiterers from entering his alley, hence the name. The tiny abode has attracted considerable attention, even being featured on “The Oprah Winfrey Show.” But the curious can’t go inside, because people actually live there. 523 Queen St., Alexandria, Va.
The historic home of George Washington. A short drive down the George Washington Parkway or you can take the water taxi and learn more about how people lived, see the interior of the rooms and much more.
191 locals recommend
George Washington's Mount Vernon
3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Hwy
191 locals recommend
The historic home of George Washington. A short drive down the George Washington Parkway or you can take the water taxi and learn more about how people lived, see the interior of the rooms and much more.
Take the water taxi to Georgetown in DC, National Harbor, and Mount Vernon all from the Alexandria water front. The views from the water are some of the most spectacular and seems to be a best kept secret.
9 locals recommend
Potomac Water Taxi - Alexandria
0 Cameron St
9 locals recommend
Take the water taxi to Georgetown in DC, National Harbor, and Mount Vernon all from the Alexandria water front. The views from the water are some of the most spectacular and seems to be a best kept secret.
A treasure trove of aviation history well suited to visitors of all ages. A classic must see for a visit into DC.
13 locals recommend
The National Air and Space Museum of the Smithsonian Institution
655 Jefferson Dr SW
13 locals recommend
A treasure trove of aviation history well suited to visitors of all ages. A classic must see for a visit into DC.
Beautiful and interesting to see among your DC plans.
Smithsonian Pollinator Garden
10 Constitution Ave. NW
Beautiful and interesting to see among your DC plans.
Amazing lush exhibits with plants from all over the world in micro climates for you to walk through. Don't miss the orchids!
253 locals recommend
United States Botanic Garden
100 Maryland Ave SW
253 locals recommend
Amazing lush exhibits with plants from all over the world in micro climates for you to walk through. Don't miss the orchids!

Shopping

Great shopping right at the bottom of King Street a block from the water. The lower area of King Street is closed to vehicular traffic, making this area a lovely spot to walk around. Fun clothes and accessories for Men and Women with brands like Vineyard Vines, Tori Burch, Gretchen Scott and many more.
8 locals recommend
The Lucky Knot
101 King St
8 locals recommend
Great shopping right at the bottom of King Street a block from the water. The lower area of King Street is closed to vehicular traffic, making this area a lovely spot to walk around. Fun clothes and accessories for Men and Women with brands like Vineyard Vines, Tori Burch, Gretchen Scott and many more.
Some of the most unique and beautiful footwear to be found! High end shoes for every occasion.
The Shoe Hive
127 S Fairfax St
Some of the most unique and beautiful footwear to be found! High end shoes for every occasion.