Things To Do
If you have extra time in the area, here are some of our favorite spots (outdoors, restaurants, nightlife, museums, and more):
Great Falls Park
9200 Old Dominion Drive, McLean, VA 22102 Spectacular views of rapids and several trails.
National Mall
Memorial Loop Trail is particularly special at night.
Mount Vernon Trail
Mount Vernon Trail, Alexandria, VA Walk/bike starting at either Riverside Park or Gravelly Point.
Huntley Meadows Park
3701 Lockheed Boulevard, Alexandria, VA 22306 Nice walk; fun place for birding.
Old Town
Stroll the streets of historic Old Town.
Le Diplomate
1601 14th Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20009 Reservations highly recommended; often booked well in advance.
Ada's on the River
3 Pioneer Mill Way, Alexandria, VA 22314 Indochen Old Town
1615 King Street, Alexandria, VA 22314 Ruby's Jamaican Kitchen
2817 Schooley Drive, Alexandria, VA 22306 Takeout. Jerk chicken is great (if you like spice!)
Silver Diner
4630 King Street, Alexandria, VA 22302 Brunch.
Mae's Market & Cafe
277 South Washington Street, Alexandria, VA 22314 Jojo Restaurant and Bar
1518 U Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20009 Nightly jazz.
Laporta's Restaurant
1600 Duke Street, Alexandria, VA 22314 Jazz in Alexandria.
Toro Bar
3708 14th Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20010 DC bar with pool tables; hip-hop and Reggeaton music.
National Museum of African American History and Culture
1400 Constitution Avenue Northwest, Washington, DC 20560 Tickets are free but need to be reserved in advance.
Glenstone
12100 Glen Road, Potomac, MD 20854 Tianna's FAVE. Tickets are free but need to be booked in advance.
Torpedo Factory Art Center
105 North Union Street, Alexandria, VA 22314 City Cruises Alexandria Water Taxi
0 Cameron Street, Alexandria, VA 22314 Take from Alexandria to Georgetown (and back).
Rudy's Golf and Sports Bar
6625 South Van Dorn Street, Alexandria, VA 22315 Driving range; bar; and putt-putt.