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 recommandé par les habitants
Balkan Grill
5902 N Kings Hwy
7 recommandé par les habitants
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 recommandé par les habitants
Parc Huntley Meadows
3701 Lockheed Blvd
21 recommandé par les habitants
Great for kids and adults alike, wetlands and interpretive trail.
Make sure to visit the marina while you’re here. Kayaks for rent.
11 recommandé par les habitants
Dyke Marsh Wildlife Preserve
11 recommandé par les habitants
Make sure to visit the marina while you’re here. Kayaks for rent.
Park your car here and walk into old town Alexandria
29 recommandé par les habitants
Jones Point Lighthouse
29 recommandé par les habitants
Park your car here and walk into old town Alexandria
A great place to take a walk along the river.
13 recommandé par les habitants
Parc d'État de Mason Neck
7301 High Point Road
13 recommandé par les habitants
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 recommandé par les habitants
Theodore Roosevelt Island
165 recommandé par les habitants
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 recommandé par les habitants
George Mason's Gunston Hall
10709 Gunston Road
14 recommandé par les habitants
Colonial mansion of a lesser-known founding father; combine with visit to Mason Neck state park
12 recommandé par les habitants
Woodlawn & Frank Lloyd Wright’s Pope-Leighey House
9000 Richmond Hwy
12 recommandé par les habitants