Things to do in Alexandria

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George Washington\'s Mount Vernon featuring a garden

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Old Town Alexandria

If you're spending time in Old Town Alexandria, you might enjoy attractions like Market Square and Alexandria City Hall. You might also enjoy the neighborhood's ample dining options before hopping on the metro at King Street Station to see more of the city.

Old Town Alexandria
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Old Town West

While you're in Old Town West, take in top sights like Alexandria Black History Resource Center and jump on the metro at Braddock Rd Station to see more of the city.

Old Town West
Red rocks pizza is a awesome classy little pizza joint in Alexandria VA old town located on King street. Pizza come close to the Italian cuisine but still holds true to the American pizza lovers. Good prices and light cheerful atmosphere.
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Southwest Quadrant

While Southwest Quadrant isn't home to many top sights, United States Patent and Trademark Office Museum and Market Square are some notable places to visit nearby.

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Groveton

Groveton is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Huntley Meadows Park and Greendale Golf Course.

Groveton
This great eatery does the best brunch! A smokehouse doing brunch!?!? Yes! What better way to dip that toe into smoked meat heaven than breakfast on a Sunday. Fresh sauteed veggies smoked, pork, eggs, hollandaise and potatoes. Your mouth and stomach will thank you! #trovember!

National Landing

While you're in National Landing, take in top sights like Fashion Center at Pentagon City or Pentagon Row, and hop on the metro to see more the city at Crystal City Station or Potomac Yard Station.

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Potomac West

While you're in Potomac West, take in top sights like Mt Vernon Ave and jump on the metro at Braddock Rd Station to see more of the city.

Potomac West