Guidebook for Alexandria
Arts & Culture
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7th Street SouthwestThe Birchmere
3701 Mt Vernon AveEssentials
ALDI
4602 Kenmore AveBasics, convenient
Whole Foods Market
1700 Duke Stexceptional produce an a variety of foods, fresh and otherwise.
This particular CVS is modernized HealthHub location w/ COVID testing capabilities. As an added convenience they also stock self lighting Firelogs for the outside fire pits around the house.
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CVS
162 Fleet StThis particular CVS is modernized HealthHub location w/ COVID testing capabilities. As an added convenience they also stock self lighting Firelogs for the outside fire pits around the house.
This Walgreens has a broad assortment of Wines and Beer along with the usual beauty products and house cleaning essentials. A Notable service for they particular Walgreens, is that they can be designated as a Delivery Re-Direct for Luggage that has been lost be the airlines and is being delivered to my Guests. This way someone (Walgreens employee) can sign for the luggage from the delivery personnel and be picked up by the Guests at a time that fits their schedule.
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Walgreens
615 King StThis Walgreens has a broad assortment of Wines and Beer along with the usual beauty products and house cleaning essentials. A Notable service for they particular Walgreens, is that they can be designated as a Delivery Re-Direct for Luggage that has been lost be the airlines and is being delivered to my Guests. This way someone (Walgreens employee) can sign for the luggage from the delivery personnel and be picked up by the Guests at a time that fits their schedule.
Shopping
excellent resource for everything that you might need.
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Fashion Centre at Pentagon City
1100 S Hayes Stexcellent resource for everything that you might need.
Drinks & Nightlife
This is truly one of the great jazz night spots in the country. I recommend that you go their website to look at who is playing on any particular night. There are two shows a night 7PM and 10PM. Arrive early. It is 1st come seating.
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Blues Alley Club
1073 Wisconsin Ave NWThis is truly one of the great jazz night spots in the country. I recommend that you go their website to look at who is playing on any particular night. There are two shows a night 7PM and 10PM. Arrive early. It is 1st come seating.
There is a large Movie Cineplex located at Potomac Yards which can be accessed by a slightly one walk or by bicycle. There are also numerous eating establishments in the shopping complex.
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Potomac Yard
There is a large Movie Cineplex located at Potomac Yards which can be accessed by a slightly one walk or by bicycle. There are also numerous eating establishments in the shopping complex.
The U Street "Corridor is an extraordinary collection of bars, music venues, restaurants, and is accessible by the African American Civil War Memorial Metro Transit stop. If you are open to walking about and popping into a jazz club or a coffee house to spend a bit of relaxing time with young and old alike, this is a great location.
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U Street Northwest
U Street NorthwestThe U Street "Corridor is an extraordinary collection of bars, music venues, restaurants, and is accessible by the African American Civil War Memorial Metro Transit stop. If you are open to walking about and popping into a jazz club or a coffee house to spend a bit of relaxing time with young and old alike, this is a great location.
Getting Around
This is a Blue Line metro stop. I have a metro map in the office to assist you in navigating the Washington DC metro.
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Braddock Road Metro Station
This is a Blue Line metro stop. I have a metro map in the office to assist you in navigating the Washington DC metro.
There are at-least 2 Capital Bikeshare stations within 2 blocks of the Cottage, in addition to the one noted on the map.
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Capital Bikeshare Station
There are at-least 2 Capital Bikeshare stations within 2 blocks of the Cottage, in addition to the one noted on the map.
Parks & Nature
very peaceful park with nice views of the river and of Washington DC on the opposite Shoreline. There is a dedicated parking lot for this park. as well as an entry point to an exceptional Bike Path that takes you 20 miles in every direction.
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Theodore Roosevelt Island Park
very peaceful park with nice views of the river and of Washington DC on the opposite Shoreline. There is a dedicated parking lot for this park. as well as an entry point to an exceptional Bike Path that takes you 20 miles in every direction.
Beautifully designed walking history lesson. This is particularly beautiful and Dramatic in the evening.
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Minnismerki Franklin Delano Roosevelt
1850 West Basin Dr SWBeautifully designed walking history lesson. This is particularly beautiful and Dramatic in the evening.
This memorial is truly an iconic location. The views of the National Mall, the Capitol and other memorials, such as the Jefferson Memorial are stunning. From this vantage point you can walk eat along the Mall and visit the Vietnam Memorial, The WWII memorial and the Washington Monument. Farther along your walk you can visit numerous Smithsonian Museums which wold appeal to every member of your family. The common denominator to all of this is Walking. This is an all day - and sometimes an all evening "Stroll". Wear very comfortable shoes.
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Lincoln minnisvarðið
2 Lincoln Memorial Cir NWThis memorial is truly an iconic location. The views of the National Mall, the Capitol and other memorials, such as the Jefferson Memorial are stunning. From this vantage point you can walk eat along the Mall and visit the Vietnam Memorial, The WWII memorial and the Washington Monument. Farther along your walk you can visit numerous Smithsonian Museums which wold appeal to every member of your family. The common denominator to all of this is Walking. This is an all day - and sometimes an all evening "Stroll". Wear very comfortable shoes.
Food Scene
family run creole restaurant. Great Food. Crawfish étouffée and Alligator Stew are my favorite.
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RT's Restaurant
3804 Mt Vernon Avefamily run creole restaurant. Great Food. Crawfish étouffée and Alligator Stew are my favorite.