Guidebook for Alexandria
Food Scene
Voted TOP 100 best places to eat in Washington! We recommend the Penang chicken and Kanam Jeem.
Sugar Palm Thai Restaurant
5580 Vincent Gate TerraceVoted TOP 100 best places to eat in Washington! We recommend the Penang chicken and Kanam Jeem.
The best restaurant for brunch. My personal favorite would be the chicken and waffles!
8 locals recommend
Teddy & The Bully Bar
1200 19th Street NorthwestThe best restaurant for brunch. My personal favorite would be the chicken and waffles!
Great for dining in or take out. You can find them on Uber eats, they have delivered to us plenty of times!
Aditi Indian Dining
5926 Kingstowne BoulevardGreat for dining in or take out. You can find them on Uber eats, they have delivered to us plenty of times!
The best latin food around! Super close and on Uber eats. I love their tacos....and their Tres Leches!!!!
El Rancho Latin Grill
6959 Hechinger DrThe best latin food around! Super close and on Uber eats. I love their tacos....and their Tres Leches!!!!
Great for an all American dish. This is a popular place in Georgetown and historic as well. Enjoy with the family and dine in or hang out with friends at the bar.
28 locals recommend
Clyde's of Georgetown
3236 M St NWGreat for an all American dish. This is a popular place in Georgetown and historic as well. Enjoy with the family and dine in or hang out with friends at the bar.
As seen on TV these ladies have done a fabulous job with their cupcakes. The line is literally out the door so do not be surprised when you see it! Don't worry it is not a long wait.
162 locals recommend
Georgetown Cupcake
3301 M St NWAs seen on TV these ladies have done a fabulous job with their cupcakes. The line is literally out the door so do not be surprised when you see it! Don't worry it is not a long wait.
Drinks & Nightlife
Toro Toro
1300 I St NWThey have amazing Tapas and dancing on the lower level!
On this Street you will find plenty of bars, clubs, and lounges! In DC you can normally tell where the party is at depending on how busy the street happens to be that night.
92 locals recommend
U Street Northwest
U Street NorthwestOn this Street you will find plenty of bars, clubs, and lounges! In DC you can normally tell where the party is at depending on how busy the street happens to be that night.
Sightseeing
The White House South Lawn
1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NWTake lots of pictures!
Entertainment & Activities
National Aquarium
501 E Pratt StThe biggest Aquarium in town!
Smithsonian National Zoological Park
3001 Connecticut Ave NWShopping
Target, Nordstrom Rack, SAKs on fifth, and great eating restaurants as well. Restaurants include: Yard House, Zinburger, Nandos, Dave & Busters, Magiannos, and a food court.
69 locals recommend
Springfield Town Center
6500 Franconia-Springfield PkwyTarget, Nordstrom Rack, SAKs on fifth, and great eating restaurants as well. Restaurants include: Yard House, Zinburger, Nandos, Dave & Busters, Magiannos, and a food court.
3222 M St NW
3222 M Street NorthwestPlenty of clothing and eating restaurants. Blocks away from great seafood resturants.
Target
6600 Frontier DrTanger Outlets National Harbor
6800 Oxon Hill RdShopping outlet. Awesome sales!
Potomac Mills
2700 Potomac Mills CirTysons Corner Center
Tysons Corner CenterMy favorite mall!
Getting Around
Metro Station, Blue Line transfer to red, yellow, silver, and orange at the Metro Center stop. Our shuttle bus mentioned in the description will take you to this Metro stop.
11 locals recommend
Van Dorn Street station
5690 Eisenhower AveMetro Station, Blue Line transfer to red, yellow, silver, and orange at the Metro Center stop. Our shuttle bus mentioned in the description will take you to this Metro stop.
Metro station, Blue line, can transfer to red, silver, orange, and green at the Metro Center stop. This is within walking distance from the Springfield Mall.
Franconia Springfield Metro Departures station
Metro station, Blue line, can transfer to red, silver, orange, and green at the Metro Center stop. This is within walking distance from the Springfield Mall.