Guidebook for Alexandria

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Guidebook for Alexandria

Food Scene

If you love Salvadoran or Mexican food, this is the place for you. When the weather is nice, ask for a seat on the patio so you can people watch while eating.
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Los Tios Grill
2615 Mt Vernon Ave
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If you love Salvadoran or Mexican food, this is the place for you. When the weather is nice, ask for a seat on the patio so you can people watch while eating.
This gluten free bakery is a Del Ray secret. Even if you don't need to eat gluten free desserts, you will want to try this place. I recommend the S'mores cupcake.
The Happy Tart - Cakes, Crepes, & Ciders
110 Mt Vernon Ave
This gluten free bakery is a Del Ray secret. Even if you don't need to eat gluten free desserts, you will want to try this place. I recommend the S'mores cupcake.
This custard shop is a must visit. President Obama brought his daughters to the Dairy Godmother in 2009 to sample the Flavor of the Day. The owner posts the Flavor Forecast on a calendar each month on her website: http://www.thedairygodmother.com/flavor-of-the-day-forecast/
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The Dairy Godmother
2310 Mt Vernon Ave
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This custard shop is a must visit. President Obama brought his daughters to the Dairy Godmother in 2009 to sample the Flavor of the Day. The owner posts the Flavor Forecast on a calendar each month on her website: http://www.thedairygodmother.com/flavor-of-the-day-forecast/
If you love burgers, this is the place for you. This Del Ray restaurant supports local causes by allowing you to donate $.25 from each burger sale to a local charity. Choose the "Make Your Own Burger" option and pair with sweet potato fries and a milkshake (heath bar is my favorite).
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Holy Cow
2312 Mt Vernon Ave
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If you love burgers, this is the place for you. This Del Ray restaurant supports local causes by allowing you to donate $.25 from each burger sale to a local charity. Choose the "Make Your Own Burger" option and pair with sweet potato fries and a milkshake (heath bar is my favorite).
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Thai Peppers Restaurant
2018 Mt Vernon Ave
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St. Elmo's is the spot to go if you need a place away from home to work. Sometimes local bands play music there at night and on the weekends.
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St. Elmo's Coffee Pub
2300 Mt Vernon Ave
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St. Elmo's is the spot to go if you need a place away from home to work. Sometimes local bands play music there at night and on the weekends.
Cheesetique is a local favorite known for its wine and cheese pairings. If you're in the market for an adventure, order the cheeseboard sampler.
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Cheesetique Del Ray
2411 Mt Vernon Ave
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Cheesetique is a local favorite known for its wine and cheese pairings. If you're in the market for an adventure, order the cheeseboard sampler.
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Dunkin'
1739 New Jersey Ave NW
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McDonald's
40 N Glebe Rd
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Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen
634 Rhode Island Ave NE
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Hops Grill & Brewery
3625 Richmond Hwy
Barnes & Nobles Cafe
3651 Richmond Hwy
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Baskin-Robbins
1701 Centre Plaza
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Sightseeing

This is one of our favorite memorials in the city.
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Memorial Franklin Delano Roosevelt
1850 West Basin Dr SW
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This is one of our favorite memorials in the city.
The Sunday Market is a great place to shop, especially around the holidays and in the summer. Go for the shopping, but make sure you leave room for food.
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Eastern Market
225 7th St SE
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The Sunday Market is a great place to shop, especially around the holidays and in the summer. Go for the shopping, but make sure you leave room for food.
If you're a Shakespeare fan, you must visit the Folger during your stay. They have ongoing exhibits in the main hall, lead by extraordinarily knowledgeable docents. If you're lucky, you can get tickets to a show while you're there.
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Folger Shakespeare Library
201 E Capitol St SE
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If you're a Shakespeare fan, you must visit the Folger during your stay. They have ongoing exhibits in the main hall, lead by extraordinarily knowledgeable docents. If you're lucky, you can get tickets to a show while you're there.
This memorial is a little out of the way but definitely work the trip. Watch the eyes on the sculpture as you walk around the memorial. They are designed to follow you.
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Memorial dos Veteranos de Guerra Coreanos
900 Ohio Dr SW
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This memorial is a little out of the way but definitely work the trip. Watch the eyes on the sculpture as you walk around the memorial. They are designed to follow you.

Parks & Nature

Take the Mt. Vernon trail from Old Town all the way to historic Mt. Vernon.
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Mount Vernon Trail
Mount Vernon Trail
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Take the Mt. Vernon trail from Old Town all the way to historic Mt. Vernon.

Everything Else

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Old Town
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National Harbor
165 Waterfront St
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Essentials

Giant is only a two block walk from our home. It has a great selection.
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Giant Food
2501 9th Rd S
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Giant is only a two block walk from our home. It has a great selection.
Shoppers is on the far end of the Potomac Yard Plaza. They have a huge international food section and a great hot/cold bar for lunch.
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Shoppers
3801 Richmond Hwy
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Shoppers is on the far end of the Potomac Yard Plaza. They have a huge international food section and a great hot/cold bar for lunch.

Shopping

Target is on the close end of the Potomac Yard Plaza. You can walk there in 10 minutes or less.
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Target
3101 Richmond Hwy
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Target is on the close end of the Potomac Yard Plaza. You can walk there in 10 minutes or less.

Arts & Culture

If you have time, do take a stroll down Mt. Vernon Avenue in Del Ray. There are lots of shops to browse and places to eat. We hope you'll love it as much as we do!
Mount Vernon Avenue
Mount Vernon Avenue
If you have time, do take a stroll down Mt. Vernon Avenue in Del Ray. There are lots of shops to browse and places to eat. We hope you'll love it as much as we do!