Local guidebook: Alexandria, Virginia
Neighborhoods
More than 450 midcentury modern homes dating from 1950-1970. On the Virginia and US Register of Historic Places.
Hollin Hills
More than 450 midcentury modern homes dating from 1950-1970. On the Virginia and US Register of Historic Places.
Food scene
These are close and maybe off the beaten path. There are more options in Old Town Alexandria.
Mamma's Kitchen
7601 Fordson RdPizza, Italian and Greek with wine! Casual sit down, good service.
River Bend Bistro & Wine Bar
7966 Fort Hunt RdWhen you need a grown-up cocktail or would like a proper meal.
Balkan Burger…that’s all you need to know. And visit the Russian grocery next door.
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Balkan Grill
5902 N Kings HwyBalkan Burger…that’s all you need to know. And visit the Russian grocery next door.
The best Peruvian roasted chicken, dine in or take out (Capital Chicken is closer and also good).
Su Pollo
8741 Richmond HwyThe best Peruvian roasted chicken, dine in or take out (Capital Chicken is closer and also good).
Nature and Parks
Great for kids and adults alike, wetlands and interpretive trail.
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Parque Huntley Meadows
3701 Lockheed BlvdGreat for kids and adults alike, wetlands and interpretive trail.
Make sure to visit the marina while you’re here. Kayaks for rent.
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Dyke Marsh Wildlife Preserve
Make sure to visit the marina while you’re here. Kayaks for rent.
Park your car here and walk into old town Alexandria
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Jones Point Lighthouse
Park your car here and walk into old town Alexandria
A great place to take a walk along the river.
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Parque Estadual de Mason Neck
7301 High Point RoadA great place to take a walk along the river.
Off the GW parkway, trail around the island with great views of Georgetown and Key Bridge.
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Ilha Theodore Roosevelt
Off the GW parkway, trail around the island with great views of Georgetown and Key Bridge.
Sightseeing
Colonial mansion of a lesser-known founding father; combine with visit to Mason Neck state park
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George Mason's Gunston Hall
10709 Gunston RoadColonial mansion of a lesser-known founding father; combine with visit to Mason Neck state park
Woodlawn & Frank Lloyd Wright’s Pope-Leighey House
9000 Richmond Hwy