Guidebook for Del Ray Haven
Food scene
St. Elmo's Coffee Pub
2300 Mt Vernon AveCommunity hub for coffee meetups and remote work
Los Tios Grill
2615 Mt Vernon AveFestive Mexican, great staff, perfect place for groups.
The Dairy Godmother
2310 Mt Vernon AveAwesome custard spot
Gourmet cheeses, meats, and accompaniments, plus a wine bar-restaurant in the back.
28 locals recommend
Cheesetique Del Ray
2411 Mt Vernon AveGourmet cheeses, meats, and accompaniments, plus a wine bar-restaurant in the back.
Spice Kraft Indian Bistro
2607 Mount Vernon AvenueSmall place with delectable, fresh Indian cuisine
Excellent Thai food with fast service; space upstairs for groups.
6 locals recommend
Thai Peppers Restaurant
2018 Mt Vernon AveExcellent Thai food with fast service; space upstairs for groups.
Sightseeing
Great scenery and view from this high point in town
65 locals recommend
George Washington Masonic National Memorial
101 Callahan DrGreat scenery and view from this high point in town
Gadsby's Tavern Museum
134 N Royal StPart of the historic Old Town scene
Fascinating historical apothecary and herb garden.
15 locals recommend
Stabler-Leadbeater Apothecary Museum
105-107 S Fairfax StFascinating historical apothecary and herb garden.
The Lyceum: Alexandria's History Museum
201 S Washington StMuseum and elegant concert venue.
Alexandria Black History Museum
902 Wythe StSmall museum depicting African American history in the area.
Fitness scene
YMCA Alexandria
420 E Monroe AveGreat gym. Surrounded by native gardens with benches.
Earth Treks
1235 S Clark StClimbing gym
Orangetheory Fitness
1101 King StFitness studio revered by many
Great place for running, walking, and biking. Goes for miles both north and south.
8 locals recommend
Mount Vernon Trail
1198 George Washington Memorial ParkwayGreat place for running, walking, and biking. Goes for miles both north and south.
Urban Evolution Alexandria
5505 Cherokee AveParkour, Acrobatic Silks, All ages
basketball courts, small outdoor pool that's great for kids, local fencing club, and other activities
Charles Houston Recreation Center
901 Wythe Stbasketball courts, small outdoor pool that's great for kids, local fencing club, and other activities
Art scene
The Birchmere
3701 Mt Vernon AveGreat live music venue right down the street
Torpedo Factory Art Center
105 N Union StWonderful art center with lots of galleries
Del Ray Artisans Gallery
2704 Mt Vernon AveSmall, quaint gallery with workshops and rotating exhibits
Athenaeum
201 Prince StSmall art gallery with interesting exhibits in beautiful space.
Founded by Georgian artists and famous for "blending innovative techniques and movement, investing in artists’ growth, and creating unforgettable visceral experiences for every audience."
13 locals recommend
Synetic Theater
1800 S Bell StFounded by Georgian artists and famous for "blending innovative techniques and movement, investing in artists’ growth, and creating unforgettable visceral experiences for every audience."
HIgh-quality theatre with well-known productions, nestled in the Shirlington neighborhood with lots of good restaurants.
28 locals recommend
Signature Theatre
4200 Campbell AveHIgh-quality theatre with well-known productions, nestled in the Shirlington neighborhood with lots of good restaurants.
Natural areas
Monticello Park
320 Beverley DrSmall, but mighty hotspot for birding
Huntley Meadows Park
3701 Lockheed BlvdJewel of a wetland with boardwalks
Walking trail through the wetland with great view of the Potomac at the end.
11 locals recommend
Dyke Marsh Wildlife Preserve
Walking trail through the wetland with great view of the Potomac at the end.
Four Mile Run Park
Four Mile Run Park TrailStream area with restored riparian vegetation, wetlands, great turtle watching
Great nature center for exploring local animals, coupled with stream access and walking trail.s
7 locals recommend
Dora Kelly Nature Park
5750 Sanger AveGreat nature center for exploring local animals, coupled with stream access and walking trail.s
Winkler Botanical Preserve
5400 Roanoke AveSurprisingly nice hiking for a place not far from the city.
Neighborhoods
Walkable, family-friendly, dog-friendly, nightlife, restaurants, farmer's markets, and all the best of a town within an urban area.
50 locals recommend
Del Ray
Walkable, family-friendly, dog-friendly, nightlife, restaurants, farmer's markets, and all the best of a town within an urban area.
Latino neighborhood where you can find Salvadoran cuisine and buy grocery supplies for Latin American foods.
Arlandria
Latino neighborhood where you can find Salvadoran cuisine and buy grocery supplies for Latin American foods.
Great waterfront where you can catch a water taxi to National Harbor across the Potomac River, take a river tour by boat, or just catch some views.
393 locals recommend
Old Town
Great waterfront where you can catch a water taxi to National Harbor across the Potomac River, take a river tour by boat, or just catch some views.