Jim's Guidebook
Sightseeing
You can find better food, but dining here is a historic experience. This place not only fed George Washington but also the Hessen mercenary soldiers who settled here after helping us win the Revolutionary War. Try some of the German specialties served in their honor.
27 locals recommend
Gadsby's Tavern
138 N Royal StYou can find better food, but dining here is a historic experience. This place not only fed George Washington but also the Hessen mercenary soldiers who settled here after helping us win the Revolutionary War. Try some of the German specialties served in their honor.
Walk, run, bike, stroll…along the Potomac from DC through Alexandria to Mt. Vernon. Great exercise and even better riverside views.
15 locals recommend
Mount Vernon Trail
Mount Vernon TrailWalk, run, bike, stroll…along the Potomac from DC through Alexandria to Mt. Vernon. Great exercise and even better riverside views.
Carlyle House
121 N Fairfax StDon’t miss the secret garden behind the house.
Worth it just to see a Martha Washington’s prescription! Ok I am a total history geek, and this place is very unique and fascinating.
15 locals recommend
Stabler-Leadbeater Apothecary Museum
105-107 S Fairfax StWorth it just to see a Martha Washington’s prescription! Ok I am a total history geek, and this place is very unique and fascinating.
Rent bikes and make the 10-mile trip, have lunch, and bike back. The ride along the Potomac is worth the trip.
97 locals recommend
Mount Vernon
Rent bikes and make the 10-mile trip, have lunch, and bike back. The ride along the Potomac is worth the trip.
National Harbor
165 Waterfront StOld Town Alexandria Waterfront
1 Prince StOK, it’s a bit pricey at about $100 for the whole day, but what a wonderful way to get to George Washington’s plantation Mt. Vernon—in under an hour.
Pedego Electric Bikes Alexandria
210 N Lee StOK, it’s a bit pricey at about $100 for the whole day, but what a wonderful way to get to George Washington’s plantation Mt. Vernon—in under an hour.
A Saturday morning MUST DO. There are so many local delights and surprises here…and great breakfast treats. Don’t miss the Virginia ham biscuits. Get here early in the day though, as vendors usually pack up and leave at about 11 am. No doggies allowed, unfortunately. :-(
34 locals recommend
Old Town Farmers Market
301 King StA Saturday morning MUST DO. There are so many local delights and surprises here…and great breakfast treats. Don’t miss the Virginia ham biscuits. Get here early in the day though, as vendors usually pack up and leave at about 11 am. No doggies allowed, unfortunately. :-(
Torpedo Factory Art Center
105 N Union StPotomac Water Taxi - Alexandria
0 Cameron StFood scene
BARCA Pier & Wine Bar
2 Pioneer Mill Way
Emmy Squared: Old Town - Alexandria, Virginia
124 King StreetLe Refuge Restaurant
127 N Washington StThe Majestic
911 King StBastille
606 N Fayette StMason Social
728 N Henry St
Diya Indian Cuisine
218 North Lee StreetLandini Brothers Restaurant
115 King StCafé du Soleil
215 S Union StCaphe Banh Mi
407 Cameron StAugie's Mussel House and Beer Garden
1106 King StCocktails
The Peoples Drug
103 N Alfred StTwo Nineteen Restaurant
219 King St