Guidebook for Alexandria
Essentials
Trader Joe's
750 Pennsylvania Ave. SEFun groceries!
Giant
21000 Southbank StClosest groceries.
Shopping
CVS
162 Fleet StConvenience store and Pharmacy
Food Scene
St. Elmo's Coffee Pub
2300 Mt Vernon AveLocal coffee shop.
The Dairy Godmother
2310 Mt Vernon AveBest frozen custard.
Taqueria el Poblano
2401 Columbia PikeNice tacos!
Monroe's
1603 Commonwealth AveNice brunch on Sunday.
Neighborhood bar and nice restaurant. Wine bar upstairs and regular bar on restaurant level.
38 abantu bendawo batusa
Evening Star Cafe
2000 Mt Vernon AveNeighborhood bar and nice restaurant. Wine bar upstairs and regular bar on restaurant level.
Bombay Curry Company
2607 Mt Vernon AveGreat Indian food. Good value for the money.
Afghan Restaurant
2700 Richmond HwyNice food. The service is slow though.
PO Siam Thai Restaurant
3807 Mount Vernon AvenueThai Peppers is closer, but this is better!
Everything Else
West Braddock Road
West Braddock RoadYour neighborhood metro. 7 minute walk.
Second closest metro. Take the free Old Town Trolley to the Potomac River and explore Old Town Alexandria.
58 abantu bendawo batusa
King Street–Old Town Station
1900 King StSecond closest metro. Take the free Old Town Trolley to the Potomac River and explore Old Town Alexandria.
My gym. Pool, hot tub, sauna and all the usual equipment and classes.
16 abantu bendawo batusa
LA Fitness
6200 Little River TurnpikeMy gym. Pool, hot tub, sauna and all the usual equipment and classes.
United States Postal Service
1908 Mt Vernon AveNearest post office.
YMCA Alexandria
420 E Monroe AveIf you are a member of any YMCA you can use this free.