Alexandra’s guidebook of Alexandria

Alexandra
Alexandra
Alexandra’s guidebook of Alexandria

Neighborhoods

This free local park has easy parking, ~6 miles of paved trails, and a small beach available for people and pets. Note: The paddle boats, ice cream shop, and pavilion might not be available due to COVID.
Lake Accotink Trail
Lake Accotink Trail
This free local park has easy parking, ~6 miles of paved trails, and a small beach available for people and pets. Note: The paddle boats, ice cream shop, and pavilion might not be available due to COVID.

favorite Thai spot

Sugar Palm Thai Restaurant
5580 Vincent Gate Terrace

Brewery/Wineries

Great local spot for craft beer fans
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Aslin Beer Company
847 S Pickett St
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Great local spot for craft beer fans
Dog friendly winery near Clifton, VA about 40 minutes from the house. There is plenty of outdoor and indoor seating to accommodate distance and groups of any size. Plus the food truck food is AMAZING. Arrive a little early and hike Hemlock Park, too.
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Paradise Springs Winery
13219 Yates Ford Rd
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Dog friendly winery near Clifton, VA about 40 minutes from the house. There is plenty of outdoor and indoor seating to accommodate distance and groups of any size. Plus the food truck food is AMAZING. Arrive a little early and hike Hemlock Park, too.
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Lost Boy Cider
317 Hooffs Run Dr
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Great beers, dog-friendly, close-by, and veteran owned
Fair Winds Brewing Company
7000 Newington Road
Great beers, dog-friendly, close-by, and veteran owned

Food scene

Great new-american menu with full bar popular with solo travelers, dates, and families. Typical wait is 20 min for small groups. Recommend reservations or eating in off-peak hours. There is outdoor seating available. Parking can be tricky so carpool if able.
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Mike's American
6210 Backlick Rd
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Great new-american menu with full bar popular with solo travelers, dates, and families. Typical wait is 20 min for small groups. Recommend reservations or eating in off-peak hours. There is outdoor seating available. Parking can be tricky so carpool if able.
I just love this place. Great pizza and salads! Plus its so close by!
Delia's Pizzeria & Grill
Backlick Road
I just love this place. Great pizza and salads! Plus its so close by!
This place is an amazing food court of sorts selling Boba, dumplings, asian fried chicken, and other Asian inspired fare. Recommend!
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The Block
4221 John Marr Dr
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This place is an amazing food court of sorts selling Boba, dumplings, asian fried chicken, and other Asian inspired fare. Recommend!
Highly recommend this spot. My Italian friends even enjoy it.
Fratelli Italian Restaurant
410 S Van Dorn St
Highly recommend this spot. My Italian friends even enjoy it.
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Panera Bread
6670 Richmond Hwy
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Grocery stores

If you're looking for trickier food items, then this might be a good start for you.
LA Mart International Food
5730 Edsall Rd
If you're looking for trickier food items, then this might be a good start for you.
Spot for Asian and halal groceries
Afghan Market
5715 Edsall Road
Spot for Asian and halal groceries

Sightseeing

The bowling alley with bar food and drinks within walking distance. Use the cross walks.
Bowl America Shirley
6450 Edsall Rd
The bowling alley with bar food and drinks within walking distance. Use the cross walks.
I have visited this museum multiple times. I typically stay for just an hour and check out a different part plus revisit my favorite pieces.
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Nacionalna galerija portreta
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I have visited this museum multiple times. I typically stay for just an hour and check out a different part plus revisit my favorite pieces.

breakfast

Van Dorn Diner
281 South Van Dorn Street
I bring all my personal visitors here.
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Fat City Kitchen
330 S Pickett St
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I bring all my personal visitors here.