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ALXVG_191200_Cover.indd 1 11/12/19 3:15 PM THE · GEORGE · WASHINGTON MASONIC · NATIONAL · MEMORIAL A National Historic Landmark Overlooking Old Town Alexandria Rising 333 feet above Old Town at the Open daily, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. intersection of King Street and Callahan (Closed on major holidays.) Drive, the George Washington Masonic National Memorial is the defining element Tours at 9:30 a.m., 11:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m., of Alexandria’s skyline. Erected in the 1920s 2:30 p.m. & 4:00 p.m. by American Freemasons to honor their most esteemed member, the Memorial Admission to the Memorial is $18. stands as a striking tribute to the Father Photo ID required. Children aged 12 of our Country. and under are admitted to the Memorial At the Memorial, you will discover new for free, and must be accompanied by aspects of Washington’s life while learning an adult. about the role that Freemasonry has played in American history. Explore our many For more information, including exhibits and offerings, and don’t miss the transportation options and many other breathtaking view from our ninth floor details, please visit our website or our observation deck! Facebook page. 101 Callahan Drive · Alexandria, Virginia 22301 703-683-2007 · www.gwmemorial.org Our Vision is to inspire humanity through education to emulate and promote the virtues, character, and vision of George Washington, the Man, the Mason, and Father of our Country.

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8 Top Five where to eat in Alexandria’s 18 Waterfront Fare 21 Cheers Things to do in Alexandria. neighborhoods. Where to find stunning Shaken or stirred, dirty or riverfront views and fresh dry, here’s where to grab a 10 16 Set Sail Your Perfect seafood. Plus, restaurants cocktail. Explore the tall ship Weekend brimming with historic charm. Follow this three-day Providence. 22 Historic Houses Alexandria itinerary. 19 Sweet Spots Step inside the first 17 Waterfront Vibe Alexandria is a dessert president’s estate and a Frank 12 What to do and where Explore the Region lover’s dream destination. Lloyd Wright dream home. With Alexandria as your to relax riverside. Plus, Plus, must-try coffee shops. home base, adventures await. meet the artist behind the 23 Shop Small new public art installation 20 Raise a Pint Alexandria is home to dozens 13-15 Live Like a Local coming to Waterfront Park. From hard cider to craft of independent boutiques Discover what to do and beer, where to raise a glass. you won’t find anywhere else.

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. KING STREET & OLD TOWN Stroll King Street, a walkable mile of centuries old architecture at the heart of Old Town’s 200+ independently owned restaurants and boutiques. Step o King Street for more shopping and dining plus picturesque row houses among red brick sidewalks and cobblestone streets. . WATERFRONT The Potomac River provides a stunning background for outdoor dining, a vibrant arts scene, viewing D.C. monuments and cruises to regional attractions. Tour the tall ship Providence or take a craft beer or pirate cruise. Stroll walkable waterfront paths. Discover the newly expanded Waterfront Park at the foot of King Street, home to rotating public art and special events. . GEORGE WASHINGTON’S MOUNT VERNON Step back in time at the fi rst president’s beautiful riverside estate, located just eight miles south of Old Town. Explore the mansion, working farm, tomb, visitor facilities with 25 galleries and theaters, and more. . TORPEDO FACTORY ART CENTER Discover work by 165 artists across three fl oors in this 100-year-old former munitions plant, now the nation’s largest collection of working-artists’ open studios under one roof. Visit seven art galleries and explore the Alexandria Archaeology Museum. . MARKET SQUARE MUSEUMS See history where it happened at three sites—Carlyle House, Gadsby’s Tavern Museum and the Stabler-Leadbeater Apothecary Museum—within one block. Save on admission with a Key to the City attractions pass.

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FRIDAY tions Murphy’s Irish Pub breathtaking riverside D.C. monuments at Café Start your weekend with or Daniel O’Connell’s. estate, or stay closer to 44 or try a local favorite a leisurely stroll along home and rejuvenate by like Chadwicks, Fontaine Old Town’s King Street SATURDAY the waterfront and see art or Del Ray Café. Spend mile, lined with red-brick Start the day with a cold- in action at the Torpedo the afternoon shopping for sidewalks and historic pressed juice and slice Factory Art Center. After keepsakes at the city’s 100+ architecture housing of gourmet toast from recharging, embark on a independent boutiques. independent boutiques Toastique or grab a fresh pre-dinner cidery or Stop by The Lucky Knot, and local hotspots. Toast pastry and coffee at the brewery stop at Lost Boy Imagine Artwear, The the weekend with a oldest continuously-run Cider, Port City Brewing Spice & Tea Exchange or handcrafted cocktail at farmers’ market in the U.S., Co. or Aslin Beer Co. The Dog Park. End your Don Taco or Magnolia’s the year-round Old Town weekend by zipping along on King. Then, have dinner Farmers’ Market. Then, step SUNDAY the waterfront on a Pedego at an Alexandria must-try back in time at the Stabler- Wake up with a self-guided Electric Bike or with a like Urbano 116, Caphe Leadbeater Apothecary Instagram walk, snapping Potomac Riverboat Com- Banh Mi, Cheesetique or Museum, home to real-life photos of colorful doors pany by Hornblower cruise Virtue Feed & Grain. End Harry Potter ingredients like lining cobblestoned past iconic D.C. landmarks. the evening on a high note dragon’s blood. Spend the Captain’s Row or venture by catching live music at afternoon exploring George to see Jones Point Park at MORE INSPIRATION: the legendary Birchmere Washington’s Mount sunrise. Then, linger over VisitAlexandriaVA.com/Itineraries music hall or Irish institu- Vernon, the first president’s brunch and enjoy views of

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ALXVG_191200_FullPgAds.indd 11 11/27/19 3:22 PM EXPLORE THE REGION With Alexandria as your home base, adventures await.

Named the #1 Best Value U.S. Travel Destination 2018, icons at moving and memorable landmarks, includ- Money magazine calls Alexandria a “charming, inex- ing the Lincoln Memorial, Washington Monument pensive outpost for travelers to the D.C. area.” Sightsee and the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial. See the new via water taxi or hop on the Metrorail as you head into dinosaur and fossil exhibit at the Smithsonian National Washington, D.C. Pay your respects to our nation’s Museum of Natural History or explore the National bravest at Arlington National Cemetery. Meet America’s Museum of African American History and Culture.

TAKE FLIGHT GET OUTDOORS TRY YOUR LUCK RAISE A GLASS BE INSPIRED Step inside two Escape to the great Board the water Sip your way through Set on the campus hangars and see outdoors at Great taxi and head to a tour of Loudoun of the historic D.C. thousands of aviation Falls Park, an 800- the other side of County, D.C.’s wine Workhouse and and space artifacts, acre national park just the Potomac for a country, home to Reformatory, the including the Space 35 minutes from Old night out at MGM more than 40 unique Workhouse Arts Shuttle Discovery Town Alexandria, or National Harbor, wineries and tasting Center, just 45 minutes and a Lockheed cruise along Skyline where entertainment rooms. Just an hour from Alexandria, SR-71 Blackbird Drive in Shenandoah abounds. Enjoy the and a half out of invites you to discover at the Steven F. National Park, less extravagant interior the city, you’ll feel artist studios, galleries Udvar-Hazy Center, a than two hours from as you experience like you’ve been and the Workhouse companion site to the Alexandria. everything from transported to Napa. Prison Museum, which Smithsonian museum world-class acts tells the story of 72 on the National Mall. to thrilling casino suffragists housed games. there in 1917.

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ALXVG_191200_06_ExploreTheRegion.indd 12 11/12/19 3:23 PM LIVE LIKE A LOCAL OLD TOWN On the Potomac River waterfront, Old Town is the heart of Alexandria and the city’s NICOLE MCGREW downtown, filled with architecture dating back to the 1700s alongside picturesque Owner, Threadleaf cobblestone streets and alleys. Brick-lined sidewalks hum with an energy that attracts everyone from D.C. locals to international visitors who enjoy the city’s intimate historic DREAM DAY attractions, independent restaurants and boutiques and vibrant waterfront. MORNING Start the day with a run VIBE IN 3 WORDS DRINK along the waterfront. Historic, charming, bustling • Captain Gregory’s We’re so lucky to have this • The Majestic beautiful riverscape. VISITOR CENTER AFTERNOON 221 King Street CAN’T MISS Pop in to Fontaine. I love • 100+ local boutiques everything there—the ANCHORS • Gadsby’s Tavern Museum salads, drinks and, of course, the crêpes. The owner is so King Street, Market Square, waterfront • Ghost, food, boat and bike tours much fun to talk to! • Karaoke at Rock It Grill EAT • Stabler-Leadbeater Apothecary EVENING Brabo Brasserie, Jackson 20, Kisso Museum Old Town Books always has Asian Bistro, Landini Brothers, • Torpedo Factory Art Center great events. Then, maybe a late bite at The People's Myron Mixon’s Pitmaster BBQ, Oak • Tall ship Providence Drug for good music and Steakhouse, Vermilion, Yunnan by • Waterfront Park great cocktails. Potomac OLD TOWN LOVE I love Old Town’s sense of community, the number of independent, local businesses and our mix of history and vibrancy.

King Street Historic houses in Old Town

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ALXVG_191200_07_Neighborhoods.indd 13 11/27/19 2:55 PM LIVE LIKE A LOCAL DEL RAY MEG BIRAM “Where Main Street still exists,” Del Ray seems plucked from a Norman Rockwell Artist painting complete with a local pharmacy, hardware store and butcher. Made- for-strolling Mount Vernon Avenue is lined with locally-owned eateries, eclectic DREAM DAY shops, wellness businesses, Art Deco architecture and murals. Come for the relaxed vibe, casual eats and signature festivals and events. MORNING Work out at Mind the Mat then head over to Stomping VIBE IN 3 WORDS DRINK Ground for some energy Artsy, community-minded, relaxed • The Front Porch balls and coffee, or South • The Garden Block for a green smoothie. FROM OLD TOWN AFTERNOON 2 miles CAN’T MISS Enjoy an arugula steak • Art on the Avenue festival salad for lunch at Cheeset- ANCHOR • The Birchmere ique, or anything from Del Ray Café. Mount Vernon Ave. • Colorful murals • Del Ray Artisans EVENING EAT • First Thursdays Leave my studio (which is Catch on the Ave., Cheesetique, • Poetry Fence also in Del Ray!) and pick The Dairy Godmother, Del Ray Café, • St. Elmo’s Coffee Pub up the pot roast and veg- gie dinner from Junction Junction Bakery & Bistro, Live Oak, Bakery & Bistro. An evening Royal Nepal, RT’s Restaurant bike ride with my husband to The Dairy Godmother is a treat.

DEL RAY LOVE Del Ray has a happy feeling to it. I love to eat at different local restaurants that have a variety of foods and healthy options. I also love the weekend farmer’s market and the neighborhood’s slow-paced, low-stress vibe.

Evening Star Café Junction Bakery & Bistro

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ALXVG_191200_07_Neighborhoods.indd 14 11/25/19 11:40 AM LIVE LIKE A LOCAL CARLYLE In the southwestern part of the city, Carlyle and the Eisenhower Valley is Alexandria’s contemporary counterpart to historic Old Town. Home to the National Science Foundation and U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, this business epicenter boasts an entrepreneurial spirit. Visitors can take in Alexandria’s history Lost Boy Cider at the African American Heritage Park and the Edmonson Sisters sculpture and enjoy great eats, an urban cidery and pop-up events.

VIBE IN 3 WORDS DRINK Innovative, economic engine • Lost Boy Cider • Tequila & Taco FROM OLD TOWN 1.5 miles CAN’T MISS • African American Heritage Park ANCHOR • Cameron Run Regional Park Dulany Gardens • The Carlyle Club • Edmondson Sisters Statue EAT • National Inventors Hall of Fame Rus Uz – Alexandria, Sweet Fire Donna’s, Ted’s Montana Grill, Trademark Drink & Eat, Whiskey & Oyster U.S. Patent & Trademark Office

LIVE LIKE A LOCAL WEST END Home to acclaimed breweries Port City Brewing Co. and Aslin Beer Co., Alexandria’s West End is also known for international dining, including some of the region’s best Thai, Vietnamese and Ethiopian food. You’ll also find historic parks like the 45-acre Civil War-era Fort Ward Museum & Historic Site and flora and fauna at the West End’s nature centers.

VIBE IN 3 WORDS Kow BBQ, Tempo Restaurant Port City Brewing Co. Global, beer-centric, expansive DRINK FROM OLD TOWN • Aslin Beer Co. 3 miles • Port City Brewing Co.

ANCHOR CAN’T MISS Port City Brewing Co. • Dora Kelly Nature Park and Jerome “Buddie” Ford Nature Center EAT • Fort Ward Museum & Historic Site Café Pizzaiolo, City Kitchen, Makeda • Nick’s Nightclub Ethiopian Restaurant, Rocklands Rocklands Barbeque Barbeque, Shooter McGee’s, Smoking

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Explore tall ship Providence, a full- scale reproduction of one of the most renowned ships in the Continental Navy. Here are five ways to sail back in time:

Take a Tour Board Providence for a 30-min- ute tour where you’ll meet the captain, hear true daring tales and see what life was like for a sailor in the Continental Navy.

Enjoy a Pirate Cruise Providence hosts two cruises inspired by the ship’s appear- ances in the Pirates of the Caribbean films. On Saturday mornings, pint-sized pirates enjoy songs, games and cutlass training. On select Saturday evenings, adults enjoy rum tastings, a history of Chesapeake pirates and marauder-themed music.

Meet John Paul Jones Salute the father of the U.S. Navy, who commanded Providence in 1776. Complete with tricorn hat, Captain Jones greets visitors tak- ing a tour and fi elds questions.

Raise a Glass On Friday evenings, unwind on the Potomac while learning about some of the region’s most interesting craft beers. Enjoy a fl ight of three beers while discovering how they’re brewed and why they’re unique.

Cruise into the Sunset Available occasionally on week- ends, Evening Cruises invite you to unwind and soak up the scen- ery to the soundtrack of mellow music as the bustling waterfront fades away.

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ALXVG_191200_08_Providence+Art.indd 16 11/18/19 9:53 AM WATERFRONT VIBE What to do and where to relax riverside.

OLALEKAN JEYIFOUS Artist

Meet the Brooklyn-based artist behind the new public art installation coming to Waterfront Park March to November as part of the city’s annual Site See series.

His Story I was born in Nigeria and raised in the U.S. My mother’s side is from the D.C. area. In my formative years, we moved to many different states. Adapting to new places, I often lost myself in worlds of my own making.

Finding Inspiration My background is in architec- ture. I’m driven to explore the culture, fictions, histories and futures of cities and spaces in whimsical and insightful ways.

Notable Work I created a 50-foot-tall instal- lation at Coachella 2017, and I’m designing a monument to Shirley Chisholm in Brooklyn with Amanda Williams.

Waterfront Park Designed for Alexandria I seek to capture Alexandria’s There’s no better way to unwind in Alexandria than heading to the waterfront. cultural, architectural and With eight waterfront parks, paths that wind along the Potomac River’s edge and merchant history. Alexan- dria was one of the largest cruises for the whole family, the water beckons. Picnic in a park. Play a game of domestic slave-trading ports volleyball. Stroll, jog or bike the Mount Vernon Trail, and head north to see D.C. in the country. My playful, monuments or to the south to see the historic Jones Point Lighthouse. Feeling engaging and sometimes adventurous? Get on the water at Washington Sailing Marina for standup paddle uneasy reflection on the triumphant and tragic boarding, kayaking and sailing. Grab an ice cream cone on lower King Street then aspects of history are a head to the Alexandria marina or Waterfront Park where you can recline in an means for moving toward a Adirondack chair or swing into the sunset. more equitable tomorrow.

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ALXVG_191200_08_Providence+Art.indd 17 11/18/19 12:41 PM WATERFRONT FARE Where to fi nd stunning riverfront views and fresh seafood throughout Old Town.

Vola’s Dockside Grill

Nothing pairs better with fresh seafood than stunning Hummingbird, which is inspired by the American views of the Potomac River. Enjoy waterfront fare like spirit of clambakes and crab boils. You don’t have shrimp po-boys and Carolina low country steamer to stick to the waterfront to enjoy mouthwatering pails at Vola’s Dockside Grill. Nearby on the marina is seafood. From Fish Market to e Warehouse and Blackwall Hitch, serving up local Chesapeake oysters, from Hank’s Oyster Bar to Augie’s Mussel House & Prince Edward Island mussels and more. For more Beer Garden, you’ll nd fresh sh and shell sh on waterfront views, head to the iconic Chart House or restaurant menus throughout King Street.

HISTORIC CHARM Can’t-beat dishes served in an unforgettable atmosphere make these restaurants a must-try.

Columbia Firehouse Sonoma Cellar The Majestic Chadwicks 109 St. Asaph St. 207 King St. 911 King St. 203 Strand St. Built in 1863, Columbia This wine tasting room Follow the iconic neon sign This local hotspot is fi lled Firehouse now stands as a in the heart of Old Town on King Street and duck with nautical nods and historic, beautifully o ers wines from 180+ inside this cozy, art-fi lled a menu brimming with preserved American Sonoma wineries plus an restaurant dating back to American classics, from brasserie and bar in the expansive dinner menu the ’30s to enjoy a sea- BBQ ribs to burgers. heart of Old Town. and an outside terrace. sonal bistro-style menu.

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ALXVG_191200_09_Restaurants+SweetSpots.indd 18 11/12/19 3:25 PM SWEET SPOTS Alexandria is a dessert-lover’s dream destination.

CUP OF JOE Get your caffeine fix at these top coffee spots.

Misha’s 917 King St. Notice all the locals carrying around orange coffee cups? Head to Misha’s in Old Town for coffee roasted on-site and served in their signature cup.

Dolci Gelati 107 N. Fairfax St. Close to the waterfront, this is the perfect spot on lower King Street to grab a cup of locally roasted coffee or espresso and a pastry.

St. Elmo’s Coffee Pub 2300 Mount Vernon Ave. Grab a cup of coffee at this community gathering spot, located in the heart of Del Ray. On Thursday evenings, Lavender Moon Cupcakery enjoy live jazz music.

Swing’s Alexandria is a top dessert destination named the “Ice Cream Cone Capital of the 501 E. Monroe Ave. United States” by Forbes. For a cool treat by the water, grab a cone from Pop’s Old Part of D.C. coffee culture Fashioned Ice Cream Co. or The Creamery. Visit Java Grill to try rolled gelato. for 100 years, Swing’s roasts Nicecream wows guests with made-to-order ice cream using liquid nitrogen while ethically-sourced coffees on-site at their Del authentic Italian and Argentinean gelato flavors fill the menus at Dolci Gelati and Ray coffee bar and hosts Casa Rosada. For Wisconsin-style custard, head to The Dairy Godmother in Del free coffee cuppings on Ray. Cupcake fans have Lavender Moon Cupcakery, Alexandria Cupcake or Friday mornings. Buzz Bakeshop to choose from. Chocolate lovers can indulge in fudge at Kilwins or artisanal sweets at Blüprint Chocolatiers.

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ALXVG_191200_09_Restaurants+SweetSpots.indd 19 11/12/19 3:25 PM RAISE A PINT From hard cider to craft beer, here’s where to raise a glass.

Lost Boy Cider

Craving a refreshing pint of cider? Head to Northern unfulfilling career in commercial lending, founder Virginia’s first urban cidery, Lost Boy Cider. New Tristan Wright turned to cider making. Now he to Alexandria’s Carlyle neighborhood, Lost Boy has spends his days hooking new fans with Lost Boy’s been wowing cider diehards and newbies alike with rotating menu of traditional and innovative ciders their orchard-based, hand-pressed dry craft ciders like the IPA-inspired Hazy Hopped, the house flag- made with nearly 100% Virginia-grown apples and ship Comeback Kid and the passion fruit-filled Pixie all-natural ingredients. After a surprise diagnosis Dust. Take a seat at their glistening maple wood bar of severe soy and gluten allergies and faced with an and try a tasting flight.

BEER SCENE Enjoy a porter in the Port City.

Port City Brewing Co. Aslin Beer Co. Pizzeria Paradiso Hops N Shine 3950 Wheeler Ave. 847 S. Pickett St. 124 King St. 3410 Mt. Vernon Ave. Pull up a stool and try an This small batch brewery’s Designed to complement This new Del Ray hotspot Optimal Wit or Monumen- neon-signed, mural-splashed their critically-acclaimed serves up craft beer and tal IPA at the award-win- headquarters offers rotating Neapolitan-style pizzas, the moonshine plus cus- ning craft brewery’s West flavors and experimental King Street eatery’s beer list tomizable grilled cheese End taproom. Take a tour, brews like the Astro Zombie boasts 14 drafts, 200 bottles sandwiches and loaded or come for trivia night. and Dry Hopped Goose. and one cask. tater tots.

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ALXVG_191200_10_Beers+Cheers.indd 20 11/18/19 9:57 AM HISTORIC HOUSES Step inside the first president’s estate and a Frank Lloyd Wright dream home.

1. George Washington’s Mount Vernon 2. Carlyle House

3. Frank Lloyd Wright’s Pope-Leighey House 4. Lee-Fendall House

1. The most popular 2. The home of one of 3. Designed in the 4. On the National Reg- historic estate in America Alexandria’s founders, 1940s, Wright’s “Usonian” ister of Historic Places and is located just eight miles Scottish merchant John Pope-Leighey House was the Virginia Landmarks south of Old Town. Glimpse Carlyle, this grand mansion created for a couple Register, the Lee-Fendall 18th-century life by explor- soon became a center of with a modest budget. House Museum interprets ing the mansion, gardens, social and political life. On The house measures just 200 years of American working farm, distillery and the National Register of 1,200 square feet, but history through the lives gristmill, and interactive Historic Places and today Wright’s high ceilings, of those who lived and visitor facilities with 25 a museum open to visitors, large expanses of glass worked in the house from theaters and galleries hon- Carlyle House stands as and open floor plan 1785 to 1969. Enjoy tours, oring George Washington’s the city’s only stone 18th- create the illusion that rotating exhibits, a lush life and legacy. century mansion. it is much larger. garden and special events.

DECODING HISTORIC DETAILS Touring Old Town? Use this guide to architectural details.

Star Anchors Fire Marks Door Knockers Historic Plaques These end pieces of These likely served as Eagles, lions and even The Historic Alexandria wrought-iron bars support advertisements for pineapples are all historic Foundation awards these to the gable walls of masonry insurance companies. signifiers of wealth. homes over 100 years old. structures.

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ALXVG_191200_11_Historic_Houses+Shops.indd 22 11/18/19 10:04 AM SHOP SMALL Alexandria is home to 100+ independent boutiques you won’t find anywhere else.

HOME GOODS Fill your home with color at Boxwood, known for its vibrant and eclectic selection of items. Red Barn Mercantile is a must for kitchenware and beautiful home furnishings. Cocktail enthusiasts won’t want to miss The Hour, known for its exquisite collec- tion of vintage and new creative cocktail glassware.

LOCAL BOOKSTORES Near the waterfront, discover Alexandria’s newest independent bookstore, Old Town Books. From its stone wall interior to shop dog Scout, the store welcomes readers to linger over sta recommendations and stick around for book club and author events. On upper King Street at Hooray for Books!, fi nd books for kids and kids of all ages, plus story time and book signings.

FASHION & ACCESSORIES For fashion you can be proud of, check out Threadleaf, featuring responsibly made, fashion-for- ward clothing and accessories. At She’s Unique, fi nd stylish jewelry by emerging domestic designers.

SOUVENIRS Bring something home for friends—and yourself—by picking up a souvenir at one of Alexandria’s museum gift stores or the Alexandria Visitor Center. For locally-made products, Alexandria T-shirts, food items and more, check out The Old Town Shop of Alexandria. PHOTO CREDIT: PHOTO

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ALXVG_191200_11_Historic_Houses+Shops.indd 23 11/18/19 10:02 AM 2020 HOT HAPPENINGS Historic, unique and fun things to do all year long.

First Night Alexandria

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ALXVG_191200_12_HotHappenings.indd 24 11/20/19 4:34 PM SPRING patriotic birthday cake and Alexandria Holiday Boat live music by the Alexandria Parade of Lights St. Patrick’s Day Parade Symphony Orchestra. December March Alexandria’s historic Alexandria Summer Alexandria’s annual parade waterfront shines as dozens Restaurant Week features a Fun Dog Show and of brightly lit boats cruise the August classic car competition. Potomac River. Savor the flavors of Cherry Blossom Events Alexandria and enjoy special Christmas at Mount Vernon March and April menus at 50+ restaurants. December Celebrate cherry blossom Christmas past meets Fall Wine Festival & Sunset Tour season with special river FALL Christmas present at George Washington’s estate. Plus, cruises, tours, bike rides and Art on the Avenue meet Aladdin the Christmas food and drink offerings. October camel. Head to Del Ray to view the Historic Homes & Garden Tour works of 350+ artists while First Night Alexandria April enjoying live music, kids’ December Tour five private Old Town activities and more. Ring in 2021 with friends homes and gardens as part and family at this annual Fall Wine Festival & of the annual Historic Garden live music and performing Sunset Tour Week of Virginia. arts festival featuring four October Kids Karnivals, dancing and Spring Wine Festival & Sample wines from Virginia’s fireworks at midnight. Sunset Tour finest wineries while enjoying May food and music at George Alexandria Winter Sample wines from Virginia’s Washington’s Mount Vernon. Restaurant Week finest wineries while enjoying January Halloween Events Portside in Old Town Summer Festival food and music at George Savor the flavors of Throughout October Washington’s Mount Vernon. Alexandria and enjoy special Enjoy ghostly tours at historic menus at 50+ restaurants. SUMMER sites, family-friendly trick-or- treat events and dozens of George Washington Portside in Old Town haunting events. Birthday Parade Summer Festival February June WINTER Celebrate Washington’s Kick off summer with a day birthday in his adopted Scottish Christmas Walk of live music, local food and hometown and the biggest Parade beer, and hands-on arts and parade held in his honor. history activities. December Celebrate the holidays and View our full calendar of USA/Alexandria Birthday Alexandria’s Scottish heritage events at VisitAlexVA.com/ Celebration during the Campagna Events. July Center’s iconic Scottish Enjoy dazzling fireworks, Christmas Walk Parade. Scottish Christmas Walk Parade

FOUR SEASON CITY

SPRING SUMMER FALL WINTER Take in the world renowned Cross off your D.C. bucket list Come for leaf peeping and Stroll King Street and step cherry blossoms in D.C., plus trip and enjoy some of the stay for fall festival season inside a real life Dickens village see Alexandria in full bloom. best hotel rates of the year. and Halloween haunts at for a nostalgic sense of holiday historic sites. wonder.

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ALXVG_191200_12_HotHappenings-v2.indd 25 12/4/19 1:16 PM SELF-GUIDED TOUR Discover Alexandria while you stroll historic streets.

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1. Alexandria Visitor Center (221 King St.) Re-creation of the 11. Spite House (523 Queen St., private) The skinniest historic circa 1724 home of Scottish merchant and city co-founder house in America, built in 1830 to keep loiterers out of the William Ramsay. adjacent alley, is just 7 feet wide. 2. Torpedo Factory Art Center (105 N. Union St.). A torpedo 12. Lee-Fendall House (614 Oronoco St.) Tour this 18th-century factory during World War II, now home to 82 artists’ home to learn about life in the house from 1810-1950. studios and seven galleries. 13. Christ Church (118 N. Washington St.) Built in 1773, 3. Providence (1 Cameron St.) This tall ship is a reproduction Washington played a part in building this rectangular of one of the most renowned ships in the Continental Navy. Georgian church and was an original pew-holder (#60). 4. Captain’s Row (100 block of Prince St., private) Iconic 14. Murray-Dick-Fawcett House (517 Prince St., private; garden cobblestone block named after a successful overseas trader. open) Built in 1775, this timber frame and brick dwelling 5. The Athenaeum (201 Prince St.) Built in 1851 and today an was around during the American Revolution. art gallery, this antebellum Greek Revival building was once 15. The Lyceum (201 S. Washington St.) Built in 1839 and once a bank. a Civil War hospital, today, visitors explore the Alexandria 6. Apothecary Museum (105-107 S. Fairfax St.) Tour this 18th History Museum at The Lyceum. century family-run pharmacy to see still-intact herbal 16. Contrabands & Freedmen Cemetery (1001 S. Washington botanicals, medical equipment and more. St.) Between 1864-1869, 1,800 African Americans who fl ed 7. City Hall (301 King St.) Built in 1871 as a courthouse atop to Union-occupied Alexandria to escape bondage were a market space frequented by Washington, today the buried here. Sculpture and interpretive panels tell the story. farmers’ market tradition continues Saturdays year-round. 17. Freedom House Museum (1315 Duke St.) Museum housed 8. Carlyle House (121 N. Fairfax St.) This Georgian Palladian in the former headquarters of the largest domestic slave manor house was built in 1753 by wealthy Scottish trading company in the country. merchant and city cofounder John Carlyle. 18. Friendship Firehouse Museum (107 S. Alfred St.) 9. Gadsby’s Tavern (134 N. Royal St.) This two-building Established in 1774, Friendship Fire Company was the complex includes the 1785 City Tavern whose notable city’s fi rst volunteer fi re company. This fi rehouse was built patrons included Washington and Je erson and the 1792 in 1855. Federal style City Hotel. 19. Alexandria Black History Museum (902 Wythe St.) 10. Washington Townhouse (508 Cameron St., private) Re- Originally the segregated library, the museum presents creation of a townhouse built by Washington in 1769 to exhibits and programs on African American history and provide quarters when he couldn’t return to Mount Vernon. culture.

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ALXVG_191200_13_Self_Guided_Tour.indd 26 11/25/19 11:59 AM TOP 5 PHOTO SPOTS Our guide to the most Instagram-worthy sites in Alexandria.

1. COLORFUL DOORS Throughout Old Town You don’t have to walk far SHARE YOUR in Old Town to find a PHOTOS vibrant door adorned #visitALX with a creative wreath or unique door knocker.

2. MASONIC MEMORIAL 101 Callahan Dr. One of the most iconic buildings in Alexandria and an active Masonic temple, the George Washington Masonic National Memorial dates back to 1922 and shines at sunset.

@dccitygirl 1 3. “BEADED CURTAIN” 105 N. Union St. Located on the loading dock door of the Torpedo Factory Art Center, Erin Curtis’ “Beaded Curtain” mural makes a colorful backdrop perfect for Instagram.

4. SPITE HOUSE 523 Queen St. At just 7 feet wide, this @HsquareWeb 2 3 @vtothepowerof2 private residence built in 1830 to rid loiterers of 4 5 the once alleyway, is the skinniest historic house in America.

5. PAINTED LADIES 500 block of S. Fairfax St. South Old Town boasts Alexandria’s rendition of San Francisco’s famed “painted ladies” with a series of long and lean pas- @darlyn_mercado @said.boustany tel and tangerine homes.

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HIGHLIGHTS Alexandria Sites Regional Attractions Cruises Ghost Tours Regional Tours Walking Tours Gadsby’s Tavern Museum

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ALXVG_191200_g_01_See_and_Do.indd 30 11/18/19 10:27 AM Alexandria Sites Alexandria Visitor Center The Basilica of Saint Mary servants and enslaved Alexandria African- 221 King St., 703-838-5005, 310 S. Royal St. 703-836-4100 laborers. Tues.-Sat. 10am- American Heritage Park VisitAlexandriaVA.com StMaryOldTown.org 4pm, Sun. noon-4pm (tours Holland Ln. between Named for Scottish merchant Founded in 1795, became the every half hour). SEE & DO Duke St. & Eisenhower Ave., and city founder William first Catholic parish in the 703-838-4356, Ramsay, the Alexandria Commonwealth of Virginia. Christ Church AlexBlackHistory.org Visitor Center is a go-to In 1827, the current church in 118 N. Washington Bronze tree sculpture, “Truths for sightseeing brochures, the heart of Alexandria was St., 703-549-1450, that Rise from the Roots attraction tickets, maps dedicated. HistoricChristChurch.org Remembered,” honors the and gifts. Daily 10am-5pm. Beautiful English country contributions of African- Extended spring and summer Beulah Baptist Church style church built between Americans to the growth of hours. 320 S. Washington St., 1767 and 1773, and was 703-836-6554, attended by George Alexandria. Dawn to dusk. X Alexandria History BeulahBaptistVA.com Washington. Tours available Alexandria Museum at The Lyceum Established in 1863, the church daily. Services at 8am, Archaeology Museum 201 S. Washington St., is the first African American 10am, 5pm Sunday; noon Torpedo Factory Art Center, 703-746-4994, church founded in Alexandria Wednesday. X 105 N. Union St., #327, AlexandriaHistory.org after Union occupation. Third Floor, 703-746-4399, Located in an 1839 Greek Vibrant congregation where all Contrabands and AlexandriaArchaeology.org Revival building, The Lyceum are welcome. Tours available Freedmen Cemetery Museum and laboratory where serves as Alexandria’s by appointment. Memorial archaeologists reconstruct the history museum. Exhibits 1001 S. Washington St., city’s 13,000-year-old history, include archaeological finds, The Campagna Center AlexandriaVA.gov/ featuring early Native American photographs, maps, original 418 S. Washington St., FreedmenMemorial tools to 20th-century artifacts. artwork and artifacts. Mon.- 703-549-0111, This cemetery and memorial CampagnaCenter.org site serve as the resting Tues. 10am-3pm (April-Oct.), Sat. 10am-5pm, Sun.1-5pm. X Wed.-Fri. 10am-3pm, Sat. Alexandria’s leading nonprofit, place for about 1,800 African AR Workshop Alexandria supporting students from Americans who fled to Union- 10am-5pm, Sun. 1-5pm. X 1212 King St., 703-566-0177, cradle to career. Each occupied Alexandria during Alexandria Black ARWorkshop.com/Alexandria December, TCC hosts the the Civil War. History Museum Boutique DIY workshop, annual Scottish Christmas 902 Wythe St., 703-746-4356, offering hands-on classes for Walk Weekend. Visit the Escape Room Live AlexBlackHistory.org creating custom home décor website to learn more! 814 King St., Second Floor, Originally a segregated in lounge-style atmosphere. 800-616-4880, Captain Rocky Versace library for African-Americans, Retail shop includes on- EscapeRoomLive.com Plaza and Vietnam now documents local and trend home décor, gifts and Can you find the King’s Royal Veterans Memorial national history, culture and accessories. Wizard, or use the latest In Front of the Mount Vernon contributions of Black America. ghost-hunting tech to find Aslin Beer Company Recreation Center, Poe’s lost manuscript? Fun Tues.-Sat. 10am-4pm. X 847 S. Pickett St., 2701 Commonwealthy Ave., interactive experiences! 703-746-5556 Alexandria City Hall & 703-787-5766, Reserve online. Walk-ins This memorial honors the Market Square AslinBeer.com welcome! Wed.-Thurs. service of 68 Alexandrians 301 King St., 703-746-4357, Spacious brewery and 2-10pm, Fri. 2-11pm, Sat. who died in the Vietnam War AlexandriaVA.gov taproom, crafting high- 10am-11pm, Sun. 11am-8pm. or remain MIA. Ceremonies Browse the year-round quality ales, lagers and hosted on Memorial and farmers market (Sat. 7am- variants with only the best First Night Alexandria Veterans Day. noon) at a site in use for more ingredients. Hazy IPAs, Pastry Throughout Old than 260 years, with the 19th- Stouts, Sours and more. On- Town, 703-963-3755, Carlyle House century City Hall (Mon.-Fri. site food truck open daily. FirstNightAlexandria.org 121 N. Fairfax St., Experience the region’s 8am-5pm) as a backdrop. X The Athenaeum 703-549-2997, signature New Year’s Eve NOVAParks.com/Parks/ Alexandria National 201 Prince St., 703-548-0035, Music Festival & More Carlyle-House-Historic-Park Cemetery NVFAA.org annually, December 31. Discover the story of 1450 Wilkes St., 703-221-2183, Greek Revival building that Multigenerational fun. Live Alexandria’s co-founder at HistoricAlexandria.org houses art exhibitions with performances, Kids Karnivals, the City’s oldest stone house. Created in 1862, this cemetery art for sale, plus music, dance dancing, spectacular Learn about daily life of the holds graves of Civil War and poetry performances, midnight fireworks display. upper-class, indentured soldiers including U.S. Colored lectures and literary events. Troops and men who died Thurs.-Fri. noon-4pm, Sat. chasing Lincoln’s assassin 1-4pm, Sun. noon-4pm. X Key John Wilkes Booth. X X = Handicap Accessible • = Pet-Friendly

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ALXVG_191200_g_01_See_and_Do.indd 31 11/18/19 10:27 AM Fort Ward Museum & Friendship Firehouse The George Washington Kate Waller Barrett Historic Site Museum Masonic National Branch Library 4301 W. Braddock Rd., 107 S. Alfred St., Memorial 717 Queen St., 703-746-1703, 703-746-4848, 703-746-3891, 101 Callahan Dr., 703-683-2007, AlexLibraryVA.org FortWard.org AlexandriaVA.gov/ GWMemorial.org Founded in 1794, it was the The best preserved of FriendshipFirehouse Inspired by Egypt’s site of a 1939 sit-in demanding Washington’s Civil War Established in 1774, the Alexandria Lighthouse, this equal access for African- defenses, Fort Ward features Friendship Fire Company was structure was built in honor Americans, and now houses the fully-restored Northwest Alexandria’s first volunteer of George Washington and a local history and genealogy Bastion and a museum that fire company. The museum displays a 17-foot bronze collection. Mon. 1-9pm, Tues. features Civil War collections displays historic firefighting statue of Washington plus 10am-9pm, Wed.- Thurs. and exhibits. Museum open equipment and exhibits. Sat.- Masonic artifacts. Daily 9am- 10am-7pm, Fri. 10am-6pm, Sat. Tues.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Sun. Sun. 1-4pm. X 5pm. Tower tours, including 10am- 5pm, Sun. 1-5pm. X noon-5pm. Park open daily an incredible view from the 9am-sunset. X Gadsby’s Tavern Museum observation deck, daily at Lee-Fendall House 134 N. Royal St., 703-746-4242, 9:30am, 11am, 1pm, 2:30pm Museum & Garden Freedom House Museum GadsbysTavern.org and 4pm. X 614 Oronoco St., 1315 Duke St., 703-746-4702, This 18th-century tavern 703-548-1789, AlexandriaVA.gov/ and hotel is where George Ivy Hill Cemetery LeeFendallHouse.org FreedomHouse Washington, Thomas Historical Preservation This historic house interprets Once headquarters of the Jefferson and everyday Society life in Alexandria from largest domestic slave travelers came to socialize, 2823 King St., 703-549-7413, 1785-1969. Special tours and trading firm in the U.S., it spend the night and influence IvyHillCemetery.net programs offered. Open now houses the Northern history. Enjoy the museum Officially established in 1856, Wed.-Sat. 10am-4pm, Sun. Virginia Urban League, at your own pace or take a the historic Ivy Hill is one of 1-4pm Guided and self- who has created a powerful guided tour offered daily). Alexandria’s largest cemeteries, guided tours available). exhibit exploring the April-Oct.: Sun.-Mon. 1-5pm, featuring protected flora and experience of the enslaved Tues.-Sat.10am-5pm. Nov.- fauna, educational and people trafficked to the deep March: Wed.-Sat. 11am-4pm, cultural programs and tours. south. Sat. and Sun. 1-5pm. Sun. 1-4pm. X Sunrise-sunset. Weekdays by appointment.

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ALXVG_191200_g_01_See_and_Do.indd 32 11/26/19 3:25 PM Lost Boy Cider award-winning craft brewery Stabler-Leadbeater Torpedo Factory Art 317 Hooffs Run Dr., offering pints, tours, and Apothecary Museum Center 703-868-4865, growler fills. 2015 Great 105-107 S. Fairfax 105 N. Union St., LostBoyCider.com American Beer Festival Small St., 703-746-3852, 703-746-4570, Northern Virginia’s first urban Brewing Company of the Year. ApothecaryMuseum.org TorpedoFactory.org cidery, offering hand-crafted Mon.-Wed. 4-9pm, Thurs. Beginning in 1792, this Explore work by 165 artists dry ciders with real apples 4-10pm, Fri. 3-10pm, Sat. apothecary was continuously across three floors of working and all-natural ingredients noon-10pm, Sun. noon-8pm. operated by the same family studios. See artists in like hops, cranberries, for over 140 years before action, visit seven unique art pineapples and spices. Shiloh Baptist Church becoming a museum. Take galleries. Daily 10am-6pm, 1429 Duke St., 703-683-4573, a guided tour to learn about Thurs. until 9pm. Second Shiloh-BC.org National Inventors Hall original ingredients, products Fridays until 10pm. X • of Fame Museum Pointing souls to a better and documents on exhibit. 600 Dulany St., religious, social and economic April-Oct.: Sun.-Mon. 1-5pm, Regional 571-272-0095, life since its beginning in Tues.-Sat.10am-5pm (last tour Attractions Invent.org 1863. Former gathering space at 4:45pm). Nov.-March: Wed.- The Capital Wheel at Step into a world of for worship during Civil War. Sat. 11am-4pm, Sun. 1-4pm National Harbor inspiration, challenge and (last tour at 3:45pm). X 141 American Way, National discovery. Explore the stories St. Paul’s Episcopal Harbor, MD, 301-842-8650, and inventions of more than Church Tall Ship Providence TheCapitalWheel.com 228 S. Pitt St., 703-549-3312, 600 innovators through 1 Cameron St., 703-915-1600, Large observation wheel StPaulsAlexandria.com interactive kiosks and unique TallShipProvidence.org located across the Potomac Since 1809, St. Paul’s has exhibits! Reproduction of the first River from Alexandria. X served Alexandria through ship authorized to serve in Soar 180’ in the air as you worship, education, outreach, Port City Brewing the Continental Navy. Daily experience the sights and Christian fellowship. Company tours, weekly themed cruises, from your private, climate Services 5pm Sat. & Sun., 3950 Wheeler Ave., and private charters offered. controlled gondola. 703-797-2739, 7:45, 9 & 11am Sun. X Hours vary by season. PortCityBrewing.com Port City is a quality-driven,

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ALXVG_191200_g_01_See_and_Do.indd 33 11/18/19 12:42 PM George Washington’s House is a spacious and the stories of its Soldiers. Cruises Distillery & Gristmill contemporary venue. Service Opening in early 2020. Odyssey by Hornblower 5514 Mount Vernon Memorial times: Sun. 9:15am and 580 Water SW St., Hwy., Mount Vernon, VA, 2.7 11:15am. X • ShadowLand Family Washington, D.C., Miles from Mount Vernon Entertainment Center 866-404-8439, Estate, 703-780-2000, International Spy 5508 Franconia Rd., OdysseyCruises.com MountVernon.org Museum Springfield/Alexandria, Cruising from Southwest This fully functioning 700 L’Enfant Plaza SW, 703-921-1004, Washington, D.C., and National recreation of Washington’s Washington, DC, ShadowlandAdventures.com Harbor, Entertainment Cruises Distillery and Gristmill invites 202-393-7798, Huge indoor entertainment offer lunch, brunch and visitors to witness whiskey SpyMuseum.org center, right in Alexandria! dinner on the Potomac, plus production and see a giant Featuring the largest collection Multi-level laser tag, massive entertainment and sightseeing. waterwheel power gears to of international espionage- redemption arcade, glow-in- Private charters available. grind corn. April-Oct.: Daily related artifacts, the museum the-dark mini-golf, private 10am-5pm. Closed Nov.- chronicles the history of spying events rooms. Bus tours, Potomac Riverboat March. Gristmill admission across the globe. businesses, youth groups, Company by Hornblower includes distillery. families welcome. 1 Cameron St., MGM National Harbor 703-684-0580, George Washington’s 101 MGM National Ave., Oxon Woodlawn & Pope- PotomacRiverboatCo.com Mount Vernon Hill, MD, 301-971-5000, Leighey House Sightseeing cruises and water 3200 Mount Vernon Memorial MGMNationalHarbor. 9000 Richmond Hwy., taxi transportation. Docks in Hwy., Mount Vernon, VA, MGMResorts.com 703-780-4000, hotspots like Old Town, 703-780-2000, Features large casino WoodlawnPopeLeighey.org Georgetown, Mount Vernon, MountVernon.org floor, conservatory with Built in 1940 of cypress, brick National Mall, National Harbor At George Washington’s breathtaking seasonal and glass, this original Usonian and The Wharf in Southwest D.C. riverside estate, visitors displays, fine dining and house by Frank Lloyd Wright explore his iconic mansion, intimate 3,000-seat theater exhibits many of the designer’s Ghost Tours gardens, farm and final where you can experience contributions to contemporary Alexandria Colonial Tours resting place with interactive the biggest names in architecture. Fri.-Mon. 11am- Departs from Alexandria exhibits, personal artifacts entertainment.X 3pm tours every half hour). Visitor Center, 703-519-1749, and original movies. April- Grounds close at 4pm. Closed AlexColonialTours.com Oct.: Daily 9am-5pm. Nov.- National Harbor Jan.-March. Alexandria’s Original Ghost 137 National Plaza, National March: Daily 9am-4pm. & Graveyard Tour! Follow a Harbor, MD, 301-749-6700, Open all major holidays. • Workhouse Arts Center costumed guide by lantern X NationalHarbor.com 9518 Workhouse Way, light to learn local history, Located across the river from Lorton, VA, 703-584-2900, Gunston Hall unsolved mysteries and ghost Alexandria, National Harbor WorkhouseArts.org 10709 Gunston Rd., Mason stories. March-Nov.: Fri.-Sat. includes Gaylord National Enjoy 12 galleries of original Neck, VA, 703-550-9220, tours at 7:30pm and 9pm, Sun. Resort and Convention Center, art, 65 artist studios, music GunstonHall.org at 7:30pm. Additional nights MGM National Harbor, Tanger and theater performances, art Historic home of founding June-Sept. Nightly tours in Oct. Outlets, restaurants, shops classes, suffrage museum and father George Mason, this Holiday tours in Dec. and Jan. and The Capital Wheel. events like Fireworks, Brewfest 550+ acre campus features X • Tickets available online. Private and Haunted House. tours of Mason’s 1755 X group tours by reservation. mansion, newly renovated National Law visitor center, plus family Enforcement Museum programs and events 444 E St., NW, Washington, throughout the year. Daily DC, 202-737-3400, 9:30am-5pm. Grounds LawEnforcementMuseum.org close at 6pm. Closed major Experience what it’s like holidays. • to walk in the shoes of law X enforcement. Solve crime, your Hollin Hall & the go undercover and test your Meeting House skills in the most interactive Choose at Mount Vernon museum in the district. Unitarian Church Adventure! 1909 Windmill Ln., National Museum of the THINK. PLAY. DO. 703-298-6965, United States Army MVUC.org 1775 Liberty Dr., Fort Hollin Hall is a Colonial Belvoir, VA, 800-506-2672, ArmyHistory.org 814 King Street, Floor 2 (800) Revival mansion featuring a Alexandria, VA Experience 245 years of 616-4880 walled garden for outdoor www.EscapeRoomLive.com weddings, while The Meeting American history through

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ALXVG_191200_g_01_See_and_Do.indd 34 12/2/19 3:37 PM Nightly Spirits Vernon Estate and other 203 Strand St., nearby historic sites. Choose 844-678-8687, from Old Town Alexandria, NightlySpirits.com Woodlawn, Gunston Hall, Discover the shady and Pohick Church and more! haunted history of Old Town Alexandria or D.C. on a 2.5- Old Town Trolley Tours hour guided combination 202-832-9800, ghost tour and pub crawl. TrolleyTours.com/ Washington-DC Regional Tours Iconic orange trolleys and Big Bus Tours duck tours highlight the best Purchase tickets online or of D.C. with 25 stops and more at Alexandria Visitor Center, than 100 points of interest. 202-909-6504, Buy tickets online or at the BigBusTours.com Alexandria Visitor Center. Discover Washington’s history by hopping on and off USA Guided Tours DC 1155 F St. NW, Washington, at over 40 stops. Open-top DC, 202-733-7376, buses come every 20 minutes USAGuidedTours.com so rejoining the tour is easy. Offering quality tours and The Getaway Driver superior transportation in 703-380-6737, and around Washington, D.C. TheGetawayDriverLLC.com Unique and customizable Transportation experience tour options available. Ride to the best local breweries, and explore D.C. with USA DISCOVER MORE wineries and historical sites Guided Tours! in Northern Virginia. Pre- ON THE WATER planned tours leaving daily Walking Tours from Old Town. Private tours Alexandria Tours also available. Departs from Alexandria Sightseeing Tours Visitor Center, 703-329-1122, Gray Line of [email protected] Water Taxis Washington DC History and architecture Private Charters 202-779-9894, walking tours of Old Town. GrayLineDC.com Tours can be customized For more than 20 years, for schedules and interests. Martz Gray Line has offered April-Nov.: Mon.-Sat. inclusive tours and packages 10:30am, Sun. 2pm. plus local guides for the area. Alexandria's Footsteps Julian Tours to the Past 703-379-2300, Departs from Alexandria JulianTours.com Visitor Center, 724-272-8433 Distinguished educational Historically accurate tours by tour company, offering experienced guides lead you customized student trips that through Old Town, following make learning come alive. pathways strolled by our Single- and multi-day trips to nation's presidents, patriots Washington, D.C. Group travel and unsung heroes. Mon.-Sat. packages also available. 10:30 am and 1:30 pm. Private tours available. Luxury Tours of Mount Vernon 703-403-5686, LuxuryToursOfMount [email protected], PotomacRiverBoatCo.com LuxuryToursOfMountVernon. 703.684.0580 com Features private customizable tours to Mount

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ALXVG_191200_g_01_See_and_Do.indd 35 11/21/19 3:55 PM Carpe DC Food Tours 540-923-2766, CarpeDCFoodTours.com Three hour walking food tours telling the stories of Alexandria through food. Discover local area fl avors, cultural and historic landmarks. Public and private options available.

DC Metro Food Tours 202-683-8847, DCMetroFoodTours.com The Capital Wheel at National Harbor Three-hour guided tours throughout Old Town and Del Ray where visitors enjoy pub crawls and more. Tour Creek Garden Club and Manumission Tour specially created dishes from times and content are Garden Club of Alexandria. Company four local restaurants. Thurs.- customizable upon request. 112 W. Taylor Run Pkwy., Sun. between 1-4:30pm for Veteran-owned. ᗴ A Let’s Roam 703-719-2150, public, private throughout Scavenger Hunt ManumissionTours.com the week. Historic Garden Week 833-202-7626, Join our curated heritage House & Garden Tour LetsRoam.com tours on Alexandria’s Discover Alexandria 703-329-8669, Fun-fi lled, app-lead African American history, Tours VAGardenWeek.org scavenger hunt of Alexandria. such as “Freedom’s Fight in 209 S. Fayette St., Presented by Garden Club Journey around Old Alexandria,” which discusses 774-641-9006, of Virginia, Historic Garden Town’s historic buildings, our local history of slavery, DiscoverAlexVA.com Week encompasses 30 tours. green spaces and cultural runaways and abolitionists. Walking tour company in Alexandria’s annual tour is institutions. No guide or ᗴ Alexandria specializing in April 18, 2020 from 10 am to reservation required. history tours, ghost tours, 4 pm and is hosted by Hunting

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HIGHLIGHTS Biking Boating Entertainment Fitness Studios Running Trails & Parks Cameron Run Regional Park

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ALXVG_191200_g_02_Recreation.indd 38 11/13/19 11:44 AM Biking batting cages and miniature Bike and Roll Washington Sailing Fitness Studios golf, all near Old Town. Call Alexandria Marina Get Fit Studio for seasonal hours. One Wales Alley, 1 Marina Dr., 703-548-9027, 277 S. Washington St., SPORTS & RECREATION Jerome “Buddie” Ford 202-842-2453, WashingtonSailingMarina.com Suite 120, 703-721-3074, BikeAndRollDC.com Windsurfers and day-sailers GetFitStudioVA.com Nature Center Bike rentals and self-guided for rent, along with all-terrain Fitness boutique specializing 5750 Sanger Ave., tours available. Bike and Boat and 15-speed bikes. Lessons in HIIT and strength training. 703-746-5525, package to Mount Vernon available. April-Nov.: Mon.- Customized personal training AlexandriaVA.gov/Recreation includes bike rental, estate Thurs. 9am-6pm last rental at and group fitness classes for Adjacent to the 50-acre tickets and boat cruise back 5pm), Fri.-Sun. 9am-8pm last all levels are also available. Dora Kelley Nature Park, to Old Town. rental at 7pm). exhibits include live animals, Synergy Float Center interactive computers, a Capital Bikeshare Entertainment 1240 N. Pitt St., Lower Level, touch table, toys for young children and year-round 877-430-BIKE, Scramble 571-319-0355, programs. Dec.-March: Wed.- CapitalBikeshare.com 5412 Eisenhower Ave., SynergyFloatCenter.com Sat. 10am-5pm. April-Nov.: Capital Bikeshare is a 571-858-5064, Synergize your mind, body and Wed-Sat. 10am-5pm, Sun. subscription service that rents GoScramble.com soul with float therapy in our 1-5pm out bikes for short periods Large European-style play relaxing spa. Other services of time from 30+ Bikeshare center. Children tummy-time include infrared saunas, stations located in Alexandria, to 10-year-olds-can enjoy the magnetic resonance, acoustic Mount Vernon Trail 703-746-3301 Arlington and D.C. most amazing indoor play vibration and light therapies. An 18.5-mile riverside trail available! Bookstore and café. • X from George Washington’s Pedego Electric Bikes Easily accessible via Metro, Mount Vernon to Theodore 210 N. Lee St., 571-312-5168, bus or taxi. Running Roosevelt Island. PedegoAlexandria.com Pacers Alexandria Electric bike dealer offering ShadowLand Family 1301 King St., 703-836-1463, Potomac Heritage rentals, tours and sales. Entertainment Center RunPacers.com Locks and helmets provided 5508 Franconia Rd., Offering unparalleled National Scenic Trail 703-746-3301, for rentals. Reach Mount Springfield/Alexandria, expertise, Pacers specializes NPS.gov/POHE Vernon in 40 minutes and the 703-921-1004, in running equipment The trail includes historic sites National Mall in 30 minutes! ShadowlandAdventures.com including hard-to-find shoes, such as George Washington’s Huge indoor entertainment and is a meeting point for Mount Vernon and Civil War Wheel Nuts Bike Shop center, right in Alexandria! running groups of all levels. spots, waterways, scenic 302 Montgomery St., Multi-level laser tag, massive vistas and more. 703-548-5116, redemption arcade, glow-in- Trails & Parks Facebook.com/ the-dark mini-golf, private Cameron Run Schuyler Hamilton WheelNutsBikeShop events rooms. Bus tours, Regional Park Full-service bike shop businesses, youth groups, 4001 Eisenhower Ave., Jones Skateboard Park 3540 Wheeler Ave., offering rentals and sales plus families welcome. 703-960-0767, 703-746-4343, bike accessories, clothing, NOVAParks.com/Parks/ AlexandriaVA.gov/Recreation maps and tools. General and Topgolf Alexandria Cameron-Run-Regional-Park The only such facility in emergency repairs performed 6625 S. Van Dorn St., Variety of recreation facilities, the Alexandria area, this by trained mechanics. Mon.- 703-924-2600, including water park, mini 11,000-square-foot park Fri. 11am-7pm, Sat. 9am-6pm, TopGolf.com/Alexandria golf, batting cages, two-acre features 6- and 4-foot half- Sun. 10am-5pm. Revolutionary sports lake, picnic shelters and pines, a “fun box,” a 3-foot entertainment complex special events pavilion, plus spine and rails. Boating offering food, fun and an enclosed children’s play Alexandria City Marina competition. Microchips in structure. Alexandria docks between each ball record accuracy King & Cameron Sts., and distance, and tally points Great Waves Waterpark 703-746-5487, when players hit targets. 4001 Eisenhower Ave., AlexandriaVA.gov/Marina Mon.-Thurs. 9am-11pm, Fri. 703-960-0767, The marina is a three-mile 9am-midnight, Sat. 8am- GreatWavesWaterpark.com cruise from Washington, D.C. midnight, Sun. 8am-11pm. Features waterslides, a wave and Maryland. Overnight boat pool and splash park, plus slips and short-term docking space available for pleasure boats and commercial vessels. Key X = Handicap Accessible • = Pet-Friendly

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ALXVG_191200_g_05_Shop.indd 47 11/13/19 2:09 PM Donna Lewis apparel, handbags, shoes The Hive body-safe adult products. 309 Cameron St., and jewelry in a collection 301 Cameron St., Every body is welcome! 703-548-2452, that includes Chanel, 703-548-7110, DonnaLewisUSA.com Hermes, Gucci, Prada, St. TheShoeHive.com The Lucky Knot A hidden gem where luxury John, Bottega Veneta, Louis A luxury lifestyle and clothing 101 King St., 703-549-1797, meets comfort. Locally Vuitton, Akris and Escada. • boutique. Find brands such as TheLuckyKnot.com owned for 18 years, offering a Rag & Bone, Veronica Beard, Featuring high-quality men’s unique collection of European fibre space™ Sundry, IRO, Current Elliott and women’s clothing with a and American-made clothing 1319 Prince St., and Citizens of Humanity. nautical feel. Designers include featuring luxe active wear. 703-664-0344, • Vineyard Vines, Vera Bradley fibrespace.com X and Jude Connally, with Early Times Emporium Specializes in unique, Imagine Artwear accessories from Lilly Pulitzer. 413 Cameron St., hand-dyed yarns and fibres 1124 King St., 703-548-1461, 703-725-5315, for knitting, crochet and ImagineArtwear.com Mint Condition EarlyTimesEmporium.com spinning. Events include staff- Contemporary clothing, 103 S. Saint Asaph Old time mercantile that assisted classes, designer jewelry and crafts by St., 703-836-6468, includes an apothecary, workshops, yarn "tastings" American artists. One-of- ShopMintCondition.com botanicals, apparel and home and movie nights. • a-kind limited editions and Named D.C.’s best furnishings. Very unique gifts. custom orders. Winner of a consignment by Visit the website for details Gossypia Top 100 Retailers of American Washingtonian magazine. 325 Cameron St., Shop recent, high-end on hands-on workshops and Craft award. • X events. 703-836-6969, handbags, clothing, shoes Gossypia.com Lotus Blooms and jewelry by Louis Vuitton, Encore Consignment Eclectic collection of name 1017 King St., 703-535-8225, Chanel, Lilly Pulitzer, Tory Boutique brand and handcrafted LotusBlooms.com Burch and more. • 110 S. Union St., women’s fashion and jewelry. A unique adult boutique 703-683-1756, Latin American folk art where education-focused EncoreAlexandria.com also available, plus special staff foster a comfortable A designer shopping occasion and informal environment. Size inclusive experience for women's wedding dresses. corsets and lingerie and

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Carlyle/Eisenhower Foster’s Grille Sweet Fire Donna’s bison, fl avorful steaks and Valley 2004 Eisenhower Ave., 510 John Carlyle St., award-winning burgers. Bistro Eighteen90 703-519-0055, 571-312-7960, 2460 Eisenhower Ave., FostersGrille.com SweetFireDonnas.com Tequila & Taco 540 John Carlyle St., 703-960-2000, AMERICAN—Casual, family- AMERICAN—We believe in 703-721-3203, HolidayInn.com/CarlyleVA friendly neighborhood venue the little things in life, and AlexandriaTaco.com AMERICAN—Features sizzling specializing in half-pound for us, those little things are TEX MEX—Features delicious skillet sensations and a bu et hamburgers, hand-cut fries perfectly smoked BBQ and taco combinations, including for breakfast. Enjoy regional and shakes. Hot dogs, salads cold craft beers. ᗴ  carne asada, crispy pork belly specialties and upscale- and freshly-squeezed lemonade and chicken diablo. Enjoy casual cuisine for dinner, all also on the menu. Ted’s Montana Grill  delicious margaritas and a in an inviting atmosphere. 2451 Eisenhower Ave., ଢ଼ Rus Uz – Alexandria 703-960-0500, large selection of tequilas.   210 Swamp Fox Rd., TedsMontanaGrill.com Carlyle Club 703-567-7020, RusUz.com AMERICAN—Inspired by the 2050 Ballenger Ave., RUSSIAN—Fine-dining pioneer spirit of the American 703-548-8899, Russian and Uzbek West, serving a modern TheCarlyleClub.com restaurant, an inspired blend interpretation of classic AMERICAN—A full-scale of both cuisines, o ering a comfort food, including entertainment experience, taste of the old-world. Visit designed in grand Art Deco for a light lunch or hearty dinner throughout the week. style, with an exquisite menu Key and stage shows reminiscent = Handicap Accessible ᗴ = Pet-Friendly Patio of the 1930s supper-club era.  = Outdoor Seating = OpenTable ଢ଼ = Live Music

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ALXVG_191200_g_06_Eat+Drink.indd 59 11/13/19 2:19 PM Trademark Drink and Eat Charlie’s on the Avenue The Garden co ee house. Made-to-order, 2080 Jamieson Ave., 1501 Mount Vernon Ave., 1503 Mount Vernon Ave., award-winning wa es, 703-253-8640, 571-319-0343, 571-970-2791, delicious home-baked TrademarkDrinkAndEat.com CharliesOnTheAve.com TheGradenDelRay.com pastries, sandwiches and AMERICAN—Inventive AMERICAN—Neighborhood AMERICAN—Gather with your salads. Virginia wines and cocktails, over 50 small batch gathering place, featuring friends and enjoy lawn games beers too. Open every day!  spirits, craft beers and twists fresh from scratch dishes, plus like cornhole and giant Jenga. on classic comfort food. Open a draft beer and draft cocktail Relax and enjoy food by Chef Northside 10 for breakfast, lunch, dinner, focused bar. Locally sourced Justus Frank, 16 beers on 10 E. Glebe Rd., happy hour and private and crafted with love. draft, wine and cocktails. 703-888-0032, Northside10.com dining. Cheesetique Holy Cow AMERICAN—Southside 815 Whiskey & Oyster 2411 Mount Vernon Ave., 2312 Mount Vernon Ave., heads to the Northside. 301 John Carlyle St., 703-706-5300, 703-666-8616, Northside 10 o ers many of 703-567-1533, Cheesetique.com HolyCowDelRay.com your southern favorites, daily WhiskeyAndOyster.com AMERICAN—Elegant, AMERICAN—Gourmet specials, and a great selection SEAFOOD—Features fresh, cheese-centric restaurant burgers, house-made fries of craft beer, wine and sustainable seafood, vast and bar with full wine, beer and thick milkshakes. Named cocktails in a neighborhood bourbon selection at a and cocktail list. High- by Washingtonian magazine setting.  ᗴ 40-foot bar, separate raw quality specialty cheese as one of the best burgers in Pork Barrel BBQ bar and dining room, plus a and charcuterie retail shop D.C.  beautiful brick patio with fi re attached. 2312 Mount Vernon Ave.,  703-822-5699, pit.  ᗴ Hops N Shine Dairy Godmother 3410 Mount Vernon Ave., PorkBarrelBBQ.com Del Ray Frozen Custard & 703-566-1509, BARBECUE—As seen on TV’s Al’s Steak House Nostalgic Treats HopsNShine.com “Shark Tank,” serving pulled 1504 Mount Vernon Ave., 2310 Mount Vernon AMERICAN—Enjoy 52+ pork, ribs, brisket, chicken 703-836-9443, Ave., 703-683-7767, craft beers, moonshine, and more. AlsSteakHouse.business.site TheDairyGodmother.com customizable grilled cheese AMERICAN—Alexandria’s fi rst SWEETS—Real Wisconsin- sandwiches, tots, wings RT’s Restaurant and foremost Philly cheese style frozen custard, and more, all in a relaxing 3804 Mount Vernon steak shop since 1955. Menu sorbets, cookies, cobblers, atmosphere, inside or out in Ave., 703-684-6010, items include Philly cheese homemade marshmallows our family friendly biergarten. RTsRestaurant.net ଢ଼ CREOLE/CAJUN—“Top 50 steak subs, homemade plus “ice pops,” house-made  ᗴ pizzas, burgers, sandwiches, popsicles in traditional and Southern Restaurants in the homemade desserts and exotic fl avors. Declared a Junction Bakery & Country.” Washingtonian more! “dessert destination” by The Bistro magazine Top 100 Restaurants 14 years in a row. Washington Post. ᗴ 1508 Mount Vernon Ave., Bon Vivant Cafe + Farm 703-436-0025, Craft beers, premium wines Market Del Ray Cafe JunctionBakery.com and specialty cocktails. 2016 Mount Vernon Ave., 205 E. Howell Ave., AMERICAN—Local draw 571-290-3820, 703-717-9151, for breakfast, lunch and St. Elmo’s Co ee Pub BVFarmFood.com DelRayCafe.com weekend brunch. Artisan 2300 Mount Vernon AMERICAN—Local farm food FRENCH—Café serving locally- breads, pastries, and desserts Ave., 703-739-9268, in a casual environment. sourced, natural and organic are made in house, by hand, StElmosCo eePub.com AMERICAN—Community Sandwiches, soups, salads, fare for breakfast, lunch, every day.  ᗴ co ee and more, including brunch weekends/holidays- pub serving fresh artisan many options for paleo, and dinner. Rotisserie chickens Live Oak Restaurant roasted co ee, breakfast and gluten-free, vegetarian and to-go. Outdoor dining on 1603 Commonwealth Ave., deli sandwiches, pastries, salads, and craft beer in a vegan diets. screened porch.  571-312-0402, LiveOakDelRay.com comfortable setting with Catch on the Ave Evening Star Café AMERICAN—A cozy and free Wi-Fi and live jazz every 2419 Mount Vernon Ave., 2000 Mount Vernon welcoming neighborhood Thursday night. outdoor ଢ଼ 703-566-1283, Ave., 703-549-5051, gem with patio service, low- seating, live music.  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ALXVG_191200_g_06_Eat+Drink.indd 60 11/18/19 11:07 AM Kannasute’s tapas style sushi ITALIAN—Consistently Bastille Brasserie & Bar experience like no other. and sashimi. Restaurant recognized by Washingtonian 606 N. Fayette St., Enjoy live performances, kindly asks for no children magazine as an area best. 703-519-3776, original dishes and signature under 18. Specializes in Southern Italian BastilleRestaurant.com cocktails served in relaxed cuisine with simple dishes FRENCH—An Alexandria sophistication on the ଢ଼ S w i n g s C o e e and fresh ingredients paired favorite, French-American waterfront.  501 E. Monroe Ave., with carefully selected wines. Brasserie by local chefs 703-370-5050, OpenTable,  Christophe and Michelle Brabo Brasserie SwingsCo ee.com Poteaux. Exceptional food, 1600 King St., 703-894-3440, COFFEE—Airy, industrial Alexandria Cupcake wines, coq-tails. Happy Hour BRABORestaurant.com/ co ee bar and roastery 1022 King St., 703-299-9099, Mon.-Sun. Weekend brunch. brasserie featuring huge windows and AlexandriaCupcake.com FRENCH BRASSERIE—An Old Free parking.  ᗴ reclaimed furniture.  SWEETS—Baked daily from Town favorite prized for its scratch using only premium Bistro Sancerre lively bar, exceptional food, Old Town ingredients such as organic 1725 Duke St., 703-634-2720, and thoughtful hospitality. 219 Restaurant eggs and fresh fruit. A daily BistroSancerre.com Unique wines and cocktails 219 King St., 703-549-1141, menu and special fl avors FRENCH—Upscale French- complement Chef Sebastien 219Restaurant.com rotate throughout the week. American restaurant and Rondier’s French culinary FRENCH—Continental wine bar, featuring a wide technique. cuisine with French and Augie’s Mussel House selection of steaks and Creole infl uences in elegant 1106 King St., 703-721-3970, seafood, plus chef-crafted Bugsy’s Pizza Victorian parlors. Weekend EatAugies.com classical French dishes and Restaurant & Sports Bar brunch Sat.-Sun. from 10am- BELGIAN—Inspired by St. fondue. 111 King St., 703-683-0313, 4pm. Live blues and jazz Augustine, Patron Saint of BugsysPizza.com Sat.-Sun. DJ with dancing Brewers, our menu blends Blackwall Hitch PIZZA—Thick- and thin-crust ଢ଼ Tues.-Sat.  traditional Belgium cuisine 5 Cameron St., pizzas, soups, salads and with a modern twist. Enjoy 703-739-6090, pastas, plus takeout, delivery A la Lucia creative mussel o erings and TheBlackwallHitch.com and catering. Sports bar 315 Madison St., pair with our extensive Ale AMERICAN—An exciting, o ers non-stop sports on TVs 703-836-5123, selections.  contemporary atmosphere upstairs and a lunch bu et. ALaLucia.com turns dining into an 

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