Annex Old Town Guidebook
Food scene
Virtue Feed & Grain
106 S Union StGreat menu, good prices, outdoor seating
Misha’s Coffee
6 Prince Startistan coffee- the best in WDC
South Block
3011 11th St Nsuper healthy acai bowls- indoor seating or take out
walk the pier at dawn, grab a coffee at Misha's or hang out and people watch - outdoor wine bars and eateries
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Wasserfront Park
1A Prince Stwalk the pier at dawn, grab a coffee at Misha's or hang out and people watch - outdoor wine bars and eateries
the best croissant you'll ever have- if not in Paris. great cookies, cakes, and pastries
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Firehook Bakery
1909 Q St NWthe best croissant you'll ever have- if not in Paris. great cookies, cakes, and pastries
Momo Sushi & Cafe
212 Queen Stlocal fave- very fresh - great prices
Neighborhoods
A busy, historic district along the Potomac, Old Town is marked by cobblestone streets and 18th-century townhouses. George Washington slept at Gadsby’s Tavern, one of the many small museums in the area. Another is Stabler-Leadbeater Apothecary, opened in 1783. Indie boutiques and foodie spots line King Street, and there are open-air eateries by the river. The Saturday farmers' market has been operating for 260 years.
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Old Town
A busy, historic district along the Potomac, Old Town is marked by cobblestone streets and 18th-century townhouses. George Washington slept at Gadsby’s Tavern, one of the many small museums in the area. Another is Stabler-Leadbeater Apothecary, opened in 1783. Indie boutiques and foodie spots line King Street, and there are open-air eateries by the river. The Saturday farmers' market has been operating for 260 years.
Shopping
Anthropologie
610 King Stgreat browsing for fashionistas
MANSE
Corsair Alleyfantastic new interior home goods store
Georgetown is the largest outdoor shopping district in the region, and M Street is recognized as one of the best shopping streets in the country. It frequently serves as the starting point for many visitors. The intersection of M Street and Wisconsin Avenue is the heart of Georgetown, with boutique-lined streets extending in all four directions.
Georgetown is also known for its small, independent shops along Wisconsin Avenue and Book Hill; the C&O Canal; recreational activities along the Georgetown Waterfront; Blues Alley; annual events such as Georgetown GLOW and the Georgetown French Market; a bowling alley and AMC movie theater; the Georgetown Design District in Cady’s Alley; Georgetown University; The Exorcist stairs; the JFK proposal booth at Martin’s Tavern; world-class hotels; and fantastic dining and bakeries – from Fiola Mare to Filomena, Chaia, Georgetown Cupcake and Baked & Wired.
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Georgetown
Georgetown is the largest outdoor shopping district in the region, and M Street is recognized as one of the best shopping streets in the country. It frequently serves as the starting point for many visitors. The intersection of M Street and Wisconsin Avenue is the heart of Georgetown, with boutique-lined streets extending in all four directions.
Georgetown is also known for its small, independent shops along Wisconsin Avenue and Book Hill; the C&O Canal; recreational activities along the Georgetown Waterfront; Blues Alley; annual events such as Georgetown GLOW and the Georgetown French Market; a bowling alley and AMC movie theater; the Georgetown Design District in Cady’s Alley; Georgetown University; The Exorcist stairs; the JFK proposal booth at Martin’s Tavern; world-class hotels; and fantastic dining and bakeries – from Fiola Mare to Filomena, Chaia, Georgetown Cupcake and Baked & Wired.
Old Town Books
130 South Royal Streetindie book store, small gifts and section for kids
Sightseeing
Skip Uber and take the water taxi into WDC. Just 4 blocks from the Annex.
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Potomac Riverboat Co
3 Cameron StSkip Uber and take the water taxi into WDC. Just 4 blocks from the Annex.
Real Estate Agents
The Goodhart Group
1004 King StreetExperienced realtors who REALLY know the area.
Beauty
Aquilano Salon-Old Town Alexandria Va
324 N Fairfax StFantastic stylists. Local faves.
Salon Monte
210 South Union StreetSay yes to the dress! hair salon 3 blocks from the Annex