Local guidebook: Alexandria, Virginia

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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.
Pizza, Italian and Greek with wine! Casual sit down, good service.
Mamma's Kitchen
7601 Fordson Rd
Pizza, Italian and Greek with wine! Casual sit down, good service.
When you need a grown-up cocktail or would like a proper meal.
River Bend Bistro & Wine Bar
7966 Fort Hunt Rd
When 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.
7 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Balkan Grill
5902 N Kings Hwy
7 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Balkan 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 Hwy
The 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.
21 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Parke ng Huntley Meadows
3701 Lockheed Blvd
21 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Great for kids and adults alike, wetlands and interpretive trail.
Make sure to visit the marina while you’re here. Kayaks for rent.
11 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Dyke Marsh Wildlife Preserve
11 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Make sure to visit the marina while you’re here. Kayaks for rent.
Park your car here and walk into old town Alexandria
29 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Jones Point Lighthouse
29 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Park your car here and walk into old town Alexandria
A great place to take a walk along the river.
13 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Mason Neck State Park
7301 High Point Road
13 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
A 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.
165 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Theodore Roosevelt Island Park
165 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
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
14 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
George Mason's Gunston Hall
10709 Gunston Road
14 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Colonial mansion of a lesser-known founding father; combine with visit to Mason Neck state park
12 lokal ang nagrerekomenda
Woodlawn & Frank Lloyd Wright’s Pope-Leighey House
9000 Richmond Hwy
12 lokal ang nagrerekomenda