Guidebook for Alexandria
Food Scene
Healthy options to include paleo and gluten free. Farm raised too. Plus the outside patio is nice on a nice day.
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Bon Vivant Cafe + Farm Market
2016 Mt Vernon AveHealthy options to include paleo and gluten free. Farm raised too. Plus the outside patio is nice on a nice day.
Los Tios Grill
2615 Mt Vernon AveSalvadorian restaurant with great guacamole!
Gluten Free bakery with options for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Crepes, teas/coffee, and bakery items.
The Happy Tart - Cakes, Crepes, & Ciders
110 Mt Vernon AveGluten Free bakery with options for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Crepes, teas/coffee, and bakery items.
The best cupcake shop I've ever been to! Skip Georgetown Cupcake or Sprinkles and go here instead. The gluten free cupcake is a favorite!
Lavender Moon Cupcakery
116 S Royal StThe best cupcake shop I've ever been to! Skip Georgetown Cupcake or Sprinkles and go here instead. The gluten free cupcake is a favorite!
Holy Cow
2312 Mt Vernon AveGreat grass fed burgers and fries.
Small café at the back of the grocery store that offers vegan options.
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Naked Lunch
3831 Mt Vernon AveSmall café at the back of the grocery store that offers vegan options.
Drinks & Nightlife
Great sushi and good drinks. Plus they are open until at least midnight most nights.
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The Sushi Bar
2312 Mt Vernon AveGreat sushi and good drinks. Plus they are open until at least midnight most nights.
On a nice night they will open this outside patio starting at 5pm. Awesome bourbon and rose slushes. Beer and wine too.
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The Front Porch
2006 Mt Vernon AveOn a nice night they will open this outside patio starting at 5pm. Awesome bourbon and rose slushes. Beer and wine too.
Parks & Nature
Great area under the bridge. Walking trails, fishing, basketball, playgrounds, and canoe launch.
Jones Point Drive
Jones Point DriveGreat area under the bridge. Walking trails, fishing, basketball, playgrounds, and canoe launch.
Great park to watch the planes take off and land.
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Gravelly Point Park
George Washington Memorial ParkwayGreat park to watch the planes take off and land.
Arts & Culture
Lots to see and do right on the water at the Torpedo Factory.
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Torpedo Factory Art Center
105 N Union StLots to see and do right on the water at the Torpedo Factory.
Great views on top of the hill. Cool to see on the inside too.
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George Washington Masonic National Memorial
101 Callahan DrGreat views on top of the hill. Cool to see on the inside too.
Shopping
Kiskadee
2202 Mt Vernon AveWomen's clothing store.
Bellies & Babies
1913 Mt Vernon AveChildren's clothing, toy and accessory store.
Top It Off
1906 Mt Vernon AveClothing and accessory store.
Large shopping mall with every kind of store.
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Fashion Centre at Pentagon City
1100 S Hayes StLarge shopping mall with every kind of store.
Essentials
Giant Food
2501 9th Rd SLarge grocery store with all that you can need.
Naked Lunch
3831 Mt Vernon AveOrganic grocery store, similar to Whole Foods.
Small grocery store, but has a restaurant attached.
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Streets Market and Cafe
2400 14th St NWSmall grocery store, but has a restaurant attached.
Entertainment & Activities
The Birchmere
3701 Mt Vernon AveMusic venue down the street.