Guidebook for Alexandria
Getting Around
Huntington station
2501 Huntington AveKing Street–Old Town Station
1900 King StKeep in mind there is a bus stop closer to the house than this. You will see it just on the other side of the noise reduction wall from where the house is located.
Richmond Hwy and Mohawk Ln
Keep in mind there is a bus stop closer to the house than this. You will see it just on the other side of the noise reduction wall from where the house is located.
Richmond Hwy and Ladson Ln station
Essentials
ALDI
8256 Richmond HwyShopping
Costco Wholesale
7940 Richmond HwyWalk down King street, from here to the river and you will find all sorts of shops and restaurants. It's beautiful in the winter with all the lights up. I highly recommend it.
24 locals recommend
King Street
King StreetWalk down King street, from here to the river and you will find all sorts of shops and restaurants. It's beautiful in the winter with all the lights up. I highly recommend it.
Drinks & Nightlife
MGM National Harbor
101 MGM National AveQuick place to get some drinks, watch a game, and eat. Family Friendly. Not always the best service but a large recognized chain.
35 locals recommend
Buffalo Wild Wings
33 Maryland AveQuick place to get some drinks, watch a game, and eat. Family Friendly. Not always the best service but a large recognized chain.
Food Scene
A great Restaurant and Bar. The bar section is a traditional European Irish/English bar scene with cozy nooks and a second-floor terrace. Also rooftop seating in warmer months. Wonderful Irish comfort food and a regular menu. I highly recommend it.
22 locals recommend
Daniel O'Connell's Irish Restaurant & Bar
112 King StA great Restaurant and Bar. The bar section is a traditional European Irish/English bar scene with cozy nooks and a second-floor terrace. Also rooftop seating in warmer months. Wonderful Irish comfort food and a regular menu. I highly recommend it.
Parks & Nature
an 18 mile multi-purpose paved trail with a great park. All along the waterway plenty of sights.
14 locals recommend
Mount Vernon Trail
Mount Vernon Trailan 18 mile multi-purpose paved trail with a great park. All along the waterway plenty of sights.
Sightseeing
George Washington's Mount Vernon
3200 Mount Vernon Memorial HwyOur 1st Presidents private residence.