Dusty’s Old Town Guide
Food scene
One of the best lattes you’ll ever have along with some classic French bistro food.
14 locals recommend
Fontaine Caffe & Creperie
119 S Royal StOne of the best lattes you’ll ever have along with some classic French bistro food.
A NOVA/DC staple. Grab some ice cream on your walk back from dinner. Located right across the street from our place.
35 locals recommend
Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams
1925 14th St NWA NOVA/DC staple. Grab some ice cream on your walk back from dinner. Located right across the street from our place.
Upscale Japanese cuisine. Very great for a date night or special occasion. Be sure to make reservations.
7 locals recommend
Nasime Japanese Restaurant
1209 King StUpscale Japanese cuisine. Very great for a date night or special occasion. Be sure to make reservations.
2 Michelin star restaurant in Navy Yard neighborhood. Make reservations in advance and dress for a party! One of a kind experience.
41 locals recommend
Pineapple and Pearls
715 8th St SE2 Michelin star restaurant in Navy Yard neighborhood. Make reservations in advance and dress for a party! One of a kind experience.
Non-pretentious craft cocktails and beer. One of the few places in Old Town Alexandria not owned by a restaurant group. Owner and staff are extremely nice and knowledgeable.
Old Hat Bar
112 North Saint Asaph StreetNon-pretentious craft cocktails and beer. One of the few places in Old Town Alexandria not owned by a restaurant group. Owner and staff are extremely nice and knowledgeable.
Andy's Pizza Old Town
Sightseeing
Quite literally built out of spite by a salty house owner. This tiny house is a popular sight within Old Town and is only a short walk away.
10 locals recommend
Spite House Alexandria
523 Queen StQuite literally built out of spite by a salty house owner. This tiny house is a popular sight within Old Town and is only a short walk away.
NOVA/DC have some of the best bike trail systems in the nation. Take this trip around Alexandria and to Mt Vernon. Enjoy the sights along the way.
14 locals recommend
Mount Vernon Trail
Mount Vernon TrailNOVA/DC have some of the best bike trail systems in the nation. Take this trip around Alexandria and to Mt Vernon. Enjoy the sights along the way.
Enjoy the views of the Potomac and escape the hustle bustle of the city. Great little oasis within Old Town. Walk or bike.
29 locals recommend
Jones Point Lighthouse
Enjoy the views of the Potomac and escape the hustle bustle of the city. Great little oasis within Old Town. Walk or bike.
Neighborhoods
Old Town
Historic neighborhood with dining and historic waterfront scenery.
Navy Yard
DC’s modern neighborhood with plenty of great shopping.
Traveler advice
Getting around
Metro is a great way to travel to/from DC.
Most major sights are right off the metro line. Also, parking in DC can be expensive and hard to come by.