Shopping
Bus Station to House: Regal Cinema, Best Buy, Barns and Noble, Staples, Target, Old Navy, Marshals, Verizon, AT&T, Restaurants and more
Potomac Yard Center
3671 Richmond HwyBus Station to House: Regal Cinema, Best Buy, Barns and Noble, Staples, Target, Old Navy, Marshals, Verizon, AT&T, Restaurants and more
Target
3101 Richmond HwyBecause its Target
Essentials
Giant Food
3450 Washington BlvdGrocery Store
Harris Teeter
900 Army Navy DrGrocery Store
Shoppers
3801 Richmond HwyGrocery Store
Naked Lunch
3831 Mt Vernon AveA local favorite organic grocery store
7-Eleven
2305 Huntington AveBecause it's a 7-Eleven. Walk just a tad further for Pizza Hut
Foodway
206 West Glebe RoadInternational Grocery Store
Like a 7/11 although if you want a 7/11, there is one not far but a bit further down Glebe Road
24 Express Food Store
4007 Mt Vernon AveLike a 7/11 although if you want a 7/11, there is one not far but a bit further down Glebe Road
SUNDAYS!! Less than a block away. Sunday from 9am until 1pm, indoors from Dec. until April; outdoors from April until Nov. in Four Mile Run Park at 4109 Mt Vernon Avenue, Alexandria. www.4mrmarket.org
Four Mile Run Farmers Market
4109 Mt Vernon AveSUNDAYS!! Less than a block away. Sunday from 9am until 1pm, indoors from Dec. until April; outdoors from April until Nov. in Four Mile Run Park at 4109 Mt Vernon Avenue, Alexandria. www.4mrmarket.org
3911 Elbert Ave
3911 Elbert AvenueTHIS IS WHERE YOU ARE. THIS IS AirBnB HOME!
Drinks & Nightlife
www.birchmere.com - The famous live music venue that serves dinner while you watch the band is literally behind the house, one block away
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The Birchmere
3701 Mt Vernon Avewww.birchmere.com - The famous live music venue that serves dinner while you watch the band is literally behind the house, one block away
Everything Else
sweetFrog
2931 S Glebe RdGreat Frozen Yogurt
Inova Alexandria Hospital
4320 Seminary RdThis is where I go and it's the closest I believe
Inova Alexandria Hospital Emergency Room
4320 Seminary RdWhere I go
This is the closest Gas station and the MOST expensive in Northern VA so I boycott it. There are many more very close.
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Exxon
4501 14th St NWThis is the closest Gas station and the MOST expensive in Northern VA so I boycott it. There are many more very close.
AutoZone Auto Parts
3705 Mt Vernon AveGood if you need any quick car help
Gold's Gym
3910 Wilson BlvdGym 2-3 blocks
Catholic Church two blocks away. There are protestant churches within 3-4 blocks also
St. Rita Catholic Church
3815 Russell RoadCatholic Church two blocks away. There are protestant churches within 3-4 blocks also
Alexandria Presbyterian Church
1300 Russell RdPresbyterian Church blocks away
Pizza Hut
4205 Georgia Ave NWWalk to pizza hut just past the 7-elevan
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
2401 Smith BlvdVery very close
Where I get my hair cut - great fades - love them. Great cuts for $12.00. Leave a tip! They a few people that speak english!
Chirilagua Unisex Hair Salon
3608 Mt Vernon AveWhere I get my hair cut - great fades - love them. Great cuts for $12.00. Leave a tip! They a few people that speak english!
TM Nail Spa
2621 Mt Vernon AveDel Ray is full of these.
Closest Metro. This is the metro for the Pentagon City Mall and Pentagon Row outdoor shops and restaurants and large group of large stores outside like Best Buy, CostCo, TJMaxx, etc
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Pentagon City Station
1250 S Hayes StClosest Metro. This is the metro for the Pentagon City Mall and Pentagon Row outdoor shops and restaurants and large group of large stores outside like Best Buy, CostCo, TJMaxx, etc
2nd Closest Metro. Actually it's just about as close at Pentagon City Metro
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Crystal City station
1750 S Clark St2nd Closest Metro. Actually it's just about as close at Pentagon City Metro
Closest Mall + a heck of a lot more in the surrounding walkable area
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Joyce St + S Joyce St station
Closest Mall + a heck of a lot more in the surrounding walkable area
Visit Historic Old Town, part of the reason Alexandria was named the #1 MOST ROMANTIC CITY IN AMERICA in 2016. www.visitalexandriava.com/old-town-alexandria/
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Old Town
Visit Historic Old Town, part of the reason Alexandria was named the #1 MOST ROMANTIC CITY IN AMERICA in 2016. www.visitalexandriava.com/old-town-alexandria/
Del Ray
www.visitdelray.com
Capital Bikeshare
3145 Mt Vernon Ave, Alexandria, VA 22305
Food Scene
Waffle Shop
3864 Mt Vernon AveCasual American diner serving waffles & other breakfast fare, plus lunch & dinner items.
Starbucks
532 King StBecause it's Starbucks!
Take-out/delivery chain offering classic & specialty pizzas, wings & breadsticks, plus desserts.
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Papa John's Pizza
4106 Mt Vernon AveTake-out/delivery chain offering classic & specialty pizzas, wings & breadsticks, plus desserts.
Great Peruvian eatery featuring classic entrees, soups & appetizers, plus occasional live music.
Huascaran
208 Mt Vernon AveGreat Peruvian eatery featuring classic entrees, soups & appetizers, plus occasional live music.
The store front says "Feria". Now this is Great latin american food. Not only do I love Empanadas but they have the BEST Saltenas in Northern Virginia!!!!!
Marcela's Bakery
3856 Mt Vernon AveThe store front says "Feria". Now this is Great latin american food. Not only do I love Empanadas but they have the BEST Saltenas in Northern Virginia!!!!!
Very well known Cajun Restaurant. Presidents ate there. New Orleans-style classics include Jack Daniel's shrimp, gumbo & more in a casual space with booths.
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RT's Restaurant
3804 Mt Vernon AveVery well known Cajun Restaurant. Presidents ate there. New Orleans-style classics include Jack Daniel's shrimp, gumbo & more in a casual space with booths.
Yes! Casual counter-serve chain offering wings with an array of signature sauces & other fast fare.
Closes at Midnight
Wing Zone
4110 Mt Vernon AveYes! Casual counter-serve chain offering wings with an array of signature sauces & other fast fare.
Closes at Midnight
Now walkable but they DELIVER. Just look at the menu and you'll see what I'm talking about. It's ALL Good! Best of Northern VA Awards. Get it cheap by ordering from GrubHub
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Lost Dog Cafe - South Arlington
2920 Columbia PikeNow walkable but they DELIVER. Just look at the menu and you'll see what I'm talking about. It's ALL Good! Best of Northern VA Awards. Get it cheap by ordering from GrubHub
Most notable Coffeehouse in Del Ray and in the hub of Del Ray
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St. Elmo's Coffee Pub
2300 Mt Vernon AveMost notable Coffeehouse in Del Ray and in the hub of Del Ray
Holy Cow
2312 Mt Vernon AveFantastic Burgers
Famous local Custard place presidents visit. Check out the flavor of the day on the web.
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The Dairy Godmother
2310 Mt Vernon AveFamous local Custard place presidents visit. Check out the flavor of the day on the web.
Stomping Ground
2309 Mt Vernon AveThis Cofeeshop with outdoor seating just opened.
Chirilagua Pollo & Steak
4112 Mt Vernon AveGreat food
McDonald's
40 N Glebe RdClosest McDonalds
Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen
634 Rhode Island Ave NENot my thing but many love it
Los Tios Grill
2615 Mt Vernon AveMexican
Bombay Curry Company
2607 Mt Vernon Avenever been
Rhoda will take good care of you. Great Ethiopian and other styles of great food. Rhoda is a great owner!
Caboose Cafe
2419 Mt Vernon AveRhoda will take good care of you. Great Ethiopian and other styles of great food. Rhoda is a great owner!
Cheesetique Del Ray
2411 Mt Vernon AveA-MA-ZING!!
Taqueria el Poblano
2401 Columbia PikeMexican Food
These guys are here because they won on SHARK TANK! The folks at Shark Tank came for the Grand Opening! National BBQ champs run this counter-service joint famed for oak- & hickory-smoked barbecue.
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Pork Barrel BBQ
2312 Mt Vernon AveThese guys are here because they won on SHARK TANK! The folks at Shark Tank came for the Grand Opening! National BBQ champs run this counter-service joint famed for oak- & hickory-smoked barbecue.
The Happy Tart - Cakes, Crepes, & Ciders
110 Mt Vernon AveA-MA-ZING Desserts
Del Ray Pizzeria
2218 Mt Vernon AveGood Pizza, Lots of TV's
Nice place for a romantic meal although seats are a little close together. They also have a separate bar, live music upstairs and outdoor seating area next door.
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Evening Star Cafe
2000 Mt Vernon AveNice place for a romantic meal although seats are a little close together. They also have a separate bar, live music upstairs and outdoor seating area next door.
Subway
3829 Mount Vernon Avenue.
A favorite place for lunch and dinner 3 blocks away & next to Sweet Frog frozen yogurt + Starbucks. Great Food. Good Price. Great manager. Nice atmosphere and outside dining under the heat lamp
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Tazza Kitchen Arlington Ridge
2931 S Glebe RdA favorite place for lunch and dinner 3 blocks away & next to Sweet Frog frozen yogurt + Starbucks. Great Food. Good Price. Great manager. Nice atmosphere and outside dining under the heat lamp
Arlington Diner
2921 S Glebe Rd3 blocks
2018 Mt Vernon Ave, Alexandria, VA 22301, Phone:(703) 739-7627
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Thai Peppers Restaurant
2018 Mt Vernon Ave2018 Mt Vernon Ave, Alexandria, VA 22301, Phone:(703) 739-7627
Compact, unpretentious place serving takeout-style Chinese favorites & American sub sandwiches.
Jerry's Chen
3830 Mount Vernon AvenueCompact, unpretentious place serving takeout-style Chinese favorites & American sub sandwiches.
El Pulgarcito Restaurant
3838 Mt Vernon AveMexican Food
No-frills Chinese joint with a takeout-friendly menu of standard dishes, from fried rice to noodles.
China Cafe
1039 W Glebe RdNo-frills Chinese joint with a takeout-friendly menu of standard dishes, from fried rice to noodles.
Farm-to-table French-American cuisine served from morning to night in a quaint, converted house. Dinner can be a bit pricey but I've never heard complaints about the food
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Del Ray Café
205 E Howell AveFarm-to-table French-American cuisine served from morning to night in a quaint, converted house. Dinner can be a bit pricey but I've never heard complaints about the food
Sri Lankan
Cozy corner spot combining the cooking of Sri Lanka, India & Thailand in culturally inspired decor.
Shakthi
3807 Mt Vernon AveSri Lankan
Cozy corner spot combining the cooking of Sri Lanka, India & Thailand in culturally inspired decor.
New American eatery serving locally sourced meat plates, plus pub grub & brunch in cabin-style digs.
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Copperwood Tavern
4021 Campbell AveNew American eatery serving locally sourced meat plates, plus pub grub & brunch in cabin-style digs.
Fast-food chain serving chicken sandwiches, strips & nuggets along with salads & sides.
2200 Crystal Dr Ste G
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Chick-fil-A
2200 Crystal DrFast-food chain serving chicken sandwiches, strips & nuggets along with salads & sides.
2200 Crystal Dr Ste G
Handcrafted burgers, fries & shakes served in upscale-industrial fast-food digs with sparse seating.
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Good Stuff Eatery
303 Pennsylvania Ave. SEHandcrafted burgers, fries & shakes served in upscale-industrial fast-food digs with sparse seating.
Bustling restaurant, cafe & bookstore offering an eclectic American menu, cocktails, music & live lectures.
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Busboys and Poets
450 K St NWBustling restaurant, cafe & bookstore offering an eclectic American menu, cocktails, music & live lectures.
Informal Tex-Mex restaurant offering up great adult and kids' menus, margarita pitchers & outdoor seating.
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Guapo's Restaurant
4028 Campbell AveInformal Tex-Mex restaurant offering up great adult and kids' menus, margarita pitchers & outdoor seating.
On the water. Modern seasonal take on Southern country cooking, plus Potomac & city views in an elegant setting.
Indigo Landing Restaurant
On the water. Modern seasonal take on Southern country cooking, plus Potomac & city views in an elegant setting.
Classic Thai dishes are served in this spot with Eastern-accented decor & outdoor seating.
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T.H.A.I. In Shirlington
4029 Campbell AveClassic Thai dishes are served in this spot with Eastern-accented decor & outdoor seating.
Favorite place for dinner or anything . . . . A great date spot also. Great food for a $$ price. Best deal for the food around. Roomy New American brasserie decked out in art deco-esque decor with a bar & upstairs dining area.
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Carlyle
4000 Campbell AveFavorite place for dinner or anything . . . . A great date spot also. Great food for a $$ price. Best deal for the food around. Roomy New American brasserie decked out in art deco-esque decor with a bar & upstairs dining area.
Theater (plays) to Theater (movies) to Sports Bars to dozens of restaurants and dessert places.
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Village at Shirlington
2700 S Quincy StTheater (plays) to Theater (movies) to Sports Bars to dozens of restaurants and dessert places.
Dozens of great restaurants. The shops are underground and a bit eclectic
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Crystal City Shops
1750 Crystal DrDozens of great restaurants. The shops are underground and a bit eclectic
Cerro Verde
251 W Glebe RdA new discovery! Amazing atmosphere in the heart of cool Old Town.
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Virtue Feed & Grain
106 S Union StA new discovery! Amazing atmosphere in the heart of cool Old Town.
www.virtuefeedgrain.com/photographs/
A new highly recommended DC coffeeshop discovery. www.bakedandwired.com
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Baked & Wired
1052 Thomas Jefferson St NWA new highly recommended DC coffeeshop discovery. www.bakedandwired.com
Very Famous Cupcake Shop with free cupcakes. Read the web site to find out how to get one!
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Georgetown Cupcake
3301 M St NWVery Famous Cupcake Shop with free cupcakes. Read the web site to find out how to get one!
Sugar Shack Donuts & Coffee
1014 S Glebe RdTop 10 Donut Store in the USA!!!
Sightseeing
Capital Bikeshare
Bike Share (20 min walk)