Alexandria, Fairfax County, VA
Places to go in Alexandria
69 scouted venues — the coffee shops, restaurants, parks, and hidden corners we think are worth your time.
Food & Drink
Ada's on the River
Trendy riverside venue serving steak & seafood, plus weekend brunch, cocktails & a robust wine list.
3 Pioneer Mill Way, Alexandria, VA 22314, USA
Wellness
Archer Hotel Old Town Alexandria
Modern property offering chic quarters, plus a spa, dining & free wine receptions.
1600 King St, Alexandria, VA 22314, USA
Food & Drink
Bad Ass Coffee of Hawaii
2466 Mandeville Ln, Alexandria, VA 22314, USA
Food & Drink
BARCA Pier & Wine Bar
Breezy Mediterranean restaurant offering outdoor riverfront dining, plus tapas & wine.
2 Pioneer Mill Way, Alexandria, VA 22314, USA
Outdoors
Ben Brenman Park
4800 Brenman Park Dr, Alexandria, VA 22304, USA
Food & Drink
Blackwall Hitch
Sophisticated restaurant featuring upscale fare, plus innovative cocktails & an extensive wine list.
5 Cameron St, Alexandria, VA 22314, USA
Food & Drink
Café du Soleil
Chill venue with brick walls & leather couches offering pastries, crêpes & French fare, plus coffee.
215 S Union St, Alexandria, VA 22314, USA
Family
Cameron Run Regional Park
Modest, compact local park offering minigolf, a waterpark, a batting cage, picnicking & more.
4001 Eisenhower Ave, Alexandria, VA 22304, USA
Arts & Culture
Carlyle House Historic Park
Elegant 1753 manor home featuring lush gardens & guided tours, plus special events.
121 N Fairfax St, Alexandria, VA 22314, USA
Food & Drink
Chart House
High-end chain eatery serving seafood & steakhouse fare in a classy setting with views.
1 Cameron St, Alexandria, VA 22314, USA
Family
Chessie's Big Backyard
6601 Telegraph Rd, Alexandria, VA 22310, USA
Food & Drink
Clyde's at Mark Center
Long-running local chain serving classic American dishes & cocktails in a traditional setting.
1700 N Beauregard St, Alexandria, VA 22311, USA
Food & Drink
Coffee In
6434 Landsdowne Centre Dr, Alexandria, VA 22315, USA
Food & Drink
Cortado Café Alexandria
4543 Duke St, Alexandria, VA 22304, USA
Nightlife
Daniel O'Connell's Irish Restaurant & Bar
Elegant Irish pub with a fireplace & patio offering TV sports & live music amid antique decor.
112 King St, Alexandria, VA 22314, USA
Outdoors
Dora Kelley Nature Park
Sizable park offering trails & a nature center with animals & environmental classes.
5750 Sanger Ave, Alexandria, VA 22311, USA
Family
Escape Quest
1127 King St 2nd floor, Alexandria, VA 22314, USA
Family
Escape Room Live Alexandria
814 King St 2nd floor, Alexandria, VA 22314, USA
Food & Drink
ESP Tea & Coffee
1012 King St, Alexandria, VA 22314, USA
Outdoors
Fort Hunt Park
Land with war batteries once part of Mt. Vernon now used for picnicking, jogging, softball & more.
8999 Fort Hunt Rd, Alexandria, VA 22308, USA
Outdoors
Fort Ward Park
Historic 43-acre park featuring a Civil War museum, dog exercise area, playground & amphitheater.
4301 W Braddock Rd, Alexandria, VA 22304, USA
Outdoors
Founders Park
351 N Union St, Alexandria, VA 22314, USA
Food & Drink
Founding Farmers Alexandria
Cooperative-grower-owned spot serving farm-to-table-themed American fare in rustic digs.
461 Swann Ave, Alexandria, VA 22301, USA
Arts & Culture
Gadsby's Tavern Museum
Historic tavern serving Traditional American fare while Colonial actors & musicians perform.
134 N Royal St, Alexandria, VA 22314, USA