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Alexandria Downtown

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Map 44

All work with little to no play, many national associations have their headquarters here in Alexandria’s “downtown.” Clean and professional, but short on the “wow” factor, fortunately it’s located next to historic Old Town, which is bursting at the seams with character. The northern half does boast some stately homes with million dollar views, but neighboring Old Town is really where it’s at.

image Landmarks

• George Washington Masonic Memorial •
101 Callahan Dr
703-683-2007
Nice views from the top.

• Union Station • 110 Callahan Dr
The other Union Station; good people-watching post.

image Coffee

• June Coffee • 225 Reinekers Ln
703-549-8855
Sandwiches, coffee, you know the drill.

image Restaurants

• Brabo • 1600 King St
703-894-3440 • $$$$
Haute Belgian cuisine from Robert Wiedmaier.

• Café Old Town • 2111 Eisenhower Ave
703-683-3116 • $
Variety of coffee/pastries, worth traveling off the beaten path.

• FireFlies • 1501 Mt Vernon Ave
703-548-7200 • $$$
Affordable eclecticism; try it at happy hour.

• Joe Theismann’s Restaurant • 1800 Diagonal Rd
703-739-0777 • $$$
Former Redskins QB’s bar and grill draws visitors and locals alike.

• The Perfect Pita • 1640 King St
703-683-4330 • $
Pitas and pizza, perfect for lunch on the cheap.

• Pop’s Old Fashion Ice Cream • 105 King St
703-836-5676 • $
The way ice cream was meant to be—homemade and creamy.

• Quattro Formaggi • 1725 Duke St
703-548-8111 • $
Gourmet pizza options you’ve never dreamed of, and other Italian fare.

• Table Talk • 1623 Duke St
703-548-3989 • $
Terrific breakfast/lunch. Often jammed, always good.

• Ted’s Montana Grill • 2451 Eisenhower Ave
703-960-0500 • $$$
Home, home on the chain er, range.

image Shopping

• Artfully Chocolate • 506 John Carlyle St
703-575-8686
Gourmet chocolate confections to go with quirky cards and gifts.

• Crate & Barrel Outlet • 1700 Prince St
703-739-8800
Perfectly complements hyper-inflated real estate.

• Grape + Bean • 2 E Walnut St
703-888-0709
Wine, coffee, and ice cream.

• Whole Foods Market • 1700 Duke St
703-706-0891
Expensive organic food chain store.