Things To Do
Mia's Italian Kitchen
Our favorite date night and brunch spot! Our Order: Zucchini fries, Sangria & Pizza
Rustico Alexandria
The feta dip here is to DIE FOR!!! They have a great selection of healthy food options! (Ask to sit outside)
Momo Sushi & Cafe
Our weekly sushi fill. A must try if you’re a sushi lover like us! (They do not take reservations - recommend weekdays, gets busy on the weekends) Chloe’s roll: Shrimp Tempura Spicy Roll w/ Salmon Alex’s roll: St. Thomas Roll
Misha’s Coffee
Our favorite coffee, they roast it all in house at the King St location- get a bag to take home ;) The Prince St location has an upstairs balcony with views of the Old Town waterfront and a wine bar! Chloe’s Order: Iced Vanilla Latte w/ Oat Milk Alex’s Order: Iced Red Eye w/ Oat Milk Or if you’re feeling festive, check out their seasonal syrups!
Bagel Uprising
Our bagel spot! Get a coffee at St. Elmo’s across the street while you’re there. (Del Ray is an amazing neighborhood! There’s lots of good spots there. Including pizza, all vegan donuts and a seasonal pop up bar!) Our Order: Reuben Bagel (only available after 11)
Stracci Pizza
A little slice of Italy in the middle of busy Alexandria! The ambiance genuinely reminded me of Florence and their aperol spritz brought back memories of Summer 2022! If you do go, get a side of the focaccia bread smothered in good olive oil and maldon salt. It’s only $2 and you won’t regret it! Chloe’s Order: Aperol Spritz & The Stracci Alex’s Order: Tom Collin’s & The Brooklyner (& focaccia to share)
The Peoples Drug
If not for the amazing cocktails, go for the appetizers and sandwiches. Truffle fries, charcuterie, meatball subs, you name it. Fun fact: the owner of People’s Drug opened the shop in memory of the old peoples drug stores where he would go and order a burger and soda as a kid. He wanted to make an adult version of that fond childhood memory! Our Order: Impossible Meatball Sub w/ Truffle Fries instead of Chips + whatever cocktail looks best, you really can’t go wrong here (Honorable mentions: The Board, Fried Pickles & The Cuban)
Captain Gregory's
A fun themed speakeasy inside of a restaurant in Alexandria! Reservations are required.
Call Your Mother Deli - Old Town
A new bagel & coffee shop in the middle of Old Town Alexandria! They have amazing sandwich and deli options Chloe’s Order: Cheddar Bagel w/ Garlic-Herb CC and Bacon + an Iced Cinna-Bun Latte w/ oat milk Alex’s Order: The Sun City w/o Egg + Red-eye w/ oat milk
Del Ray Pizzeria & Draft House
If you’re still here on Monday, we recommend trivia night! Chloe’s Order: Athens Alex’s Order: Sweet Thang
Del Ray Café
A great brunch option in del ray!
Matt & Tony's All Day Kitchen + Bar
If you like extravagant brunch foods like cornflake crusted French toast, chicken and waffles or brunch tacos, you’ll love Matt & Tony’s! We celebrated Chloe’s 21st birthday here!
Old Town Farmers' Market
For those who won’t be getting ready with us the morning of our wedding, I’d recommend checking out the old town farmers market! Located in the heart of old town, this is the longest running farmers market in the US! It’s open from 7am-12pm every Saturday, rain or shine!
Old Town Alexandria Waterfront
Take a relaxing stroll along the Old Town Alexandria Waterfront! Grab some treats at the creamery or Ben & Jerry’s, watch the street performers and get a bite to eat at one of the many waterfront restaurants!
Nightly Spirits - Ghost Tours & Pub Crawls
A spooky fun tourist attraction! “Located in the historic port city of Alexandria, Virginia, Nightly Spirits currently offers different ghost tour options just outside of Washington, DC. Famous for its cobblestone streets and colonial architecture, discover the darker side of early American history when you book an experience in Old Town Alexandra.”
Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History
We urge you to check out all of the Smithsonian Museums, Monuments and Botanical Garden if time permits! Especially the Natural History Museum. A must do for anyone who hasn’t visited DC before! *disclaimer: if you are going to venture into DC, make sure you try to plan around rush hour! A lot of the easy roads that we use are either closed one way or full of traffic, it doubles your commute!*
Huntley Meadows Park
This local marsh is one of our favorite spots to walk and do photography! You might see beavers, muskrats, hawks, ducks, frogs and lots of red winged blackbirds!
Theodore Roosevelt Island
The place we got engaged, and started our love of wildlife photography! A beautiful naturally preserved island in the middle of DC. A fond getaway from city life.
Dyke Marsh Wildlife Preserve
Another one of our favorite spots to walk! You might just see a Bald Eagle!
Mason Neck State Park
Our venue is located right next to this gorgeous state park!