Guidebook for Alexandria
Food Scene
Alexandria has restaurants, shops, art & history. Walkable & a free trolley. Waterfront offers lunch & dinner cruises & Water Taxi to Georgetown waterfront in DC or National Harbor in MD.
393 locals recommend
Old Town
Alexandria has restaurants, shops, art & history. Walkable & a free trolley. Waterfront offers lunch & dinner cruises & Water Taxi to Georgetown waterfront in DC or National Harbor in MD.
Shooter McGee's
5239 Duke StGreat food in walking distance
The small restaurant in Old Town Alexandria specializes in modern French cuisine.
21 locals recommend
Bastille
606 N Fayette StThe small restaurant in Old Town Alexandria specializes in modern French cuisine.
this restaurant serves contemporary American cuisine in a cozy atmosphere.
26 locals recommend
Vermilion
1120 King Stthis restaurant serves contemporary American cuisine in a cozy atmosphere.
he Majestic is an art deco style historic landmark restaurant that has been restored. The menu specializes in contemporary American cuisine.
41 locals recommend
The Majestic
911 King Sthe Majestic is an art deco style historic landmark restaurant that has been restored. The menu specializes in contemporary American cuisine.
A historic landmark dating back to the 18th century. The tavern was frequented by George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, John Adams, & others. Excellent food & atmosphere exuding 18th-century charm.
27 locals recommend
Gadsby's Tavern
138 N Royal StA historic landmark dating back to the 18th century. The tavern was frequented by George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, John Adams, & others. Excellent food & atmosphere exuding 18th-century charm.
The neighborhood hotspot is a small friendly and casual restaurant to gather with friends. Hanks probably serves some of the freshest seafood in the Washington, DC area.
43 locals recommend
Hank's Oyster Bar
818 North Saint Asaph StreetThe neighborhood hotspot is a small friendly and casual restaurant to gather with friends. Hanks probably serves some of the freshest seafood in the Washington, DC area.
Great Italian! Most of the pastas at this casual neighborhood dining room—from the linguine studded with shrimp and scallops to the lobster-filled ravioli in cream sauce—are made in-house.
6 locals recommend
A La Lucia
315 Madison StGreat Italian! Most of the pastas at this casual neighborhood dining room—from the linguine studded with shrimp and scallops to the lobster-filled ravioli in cream sauce—are made in-house.
Sightseeing
Smithsonian Castle Information Center
1000 Jefferson Dr SWThe start of your sightseeing journey.
Free admission. Exhibitions on earliest human origins; development of world cultures; ancient and modern mammals, birds, amphibians, reptiles, insects, and sea creatures.
647 locals recommend
Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History
10th St. & Constitution Ave. NWFree admission. Exhibitions on earliest human origins; development of world cultures; ancient and modern mammals, birds, amphibians, reptiles, insects, and sea creatures.
View of air and space travel with 22 exhibition galleries, including the original Wright 1903 Flyer, Spirit of St. Louis, and the Apollo 11. The IMAX films and the Planetarium are great for all ages.
809 locals recommend
National Air and Space Museum
600 Independence Ave SWView of air and space travel with 22 exhibition galleries, including the original Wright 1903 Flyer, Spirit of St. Louis, and the Apollo 11. The IMAX films and the Planetarium are great for all ages.
A memorial to the millions of Jews who died during the Nazi regime in Germany during World War II. The exhibits tell the horrific story of genocide and teach the dangers of hatred and prejudice.
192 locals recommend
United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
100 Raoul Wallenberg Pl SWA memorial to the millions of Jews who died during the Nazi regime in Germany during World War II. The exhibits tell the horrific story of genocide and teach the dangers of hatred and prejudice.
The six-level, high-tech and interactive attraction traces the history of news reporting from the 16th century to the present day.
202 locals recommend
Newseum
565 Pennsylvania Avenue NWThe six-level, high-tech and interactive attraction traces the history of news reporting from the 16th century to the present day.
The National Zoo, Washington DC's 163-acre zoological park set within the Rock Creek National Park, features more than 400 different species of animals. Zoo admission is FREE!
771 locals recommend
Smithsonian National Zoological Park
3001 Connecticut Ave NWThe National Zoo, Washington DC's 163-acre zoological park set within the Rock Creek National Park, features more than 400 different species of animals. Zoo admission is FREE!
More than 3 million artifacts of American history & culture, from the War of Independence to the present day. This museum offers a wide range of exhibits of America’s diverse history and culture.
325 locals recommend
National Museum of American History
1300 Constitution Ave. NWMore than 3 million artifacts of American history & culture, from the War of Independence to the present day. This museum offers a wide range of exhibits of America’s diverse history and culture.
Arts & Culture
One of the largest collections of masterpieces in the world including paintings, drawings, prints, photographs, sculpture, & decorative arts from the 13th century to the present.
385 locals recommend
National Gallery of Art
Constitution Avenue NorthwestOne of the largest collections of masterpieces in the world including paintings, drawings, prints, photographs, sculpture, & decorative arts from the 13th century to the present.
Everything Else
Van Dorn St Metro Station
Closest Metro station to DC
Holmes Run Trail
Holmes Run TrailGreat park across the street with running/walking trails
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
2401 Smith BlvdClosest Airport
Essentials
Harris Teeter
900 Army Navy DrGrocery store in walking distance