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Places to Eat
An established tradition in Old Town, Union Street Public House opened in 1986 in a restored colonial warehouse and has served the best in locally sourced steaks, chops and seafood ever since. The Tap Room features 20 beers from area craft brewers!
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Union Street Public House
121 S Union StAn established tradition in Old Town, Union Street Public House opened in 1986 in a restored colonial warehouse and has served the best in locally sourced steaks, chops and seafood ever since. The Tap Room features 20 beers from area craft brewers!
A homage to 19th-century mathematician Ada Lovelace, Ada’s on the River offers a sweeping view of the Potomac and features wood-fired prime steaks, fresh seafood and vegetarian fare. he wood-burning oven is a central component to the open-concept kitchen.
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Ada’s on the River
3 Pioneer Mill WayA homage to 19th-century mathematician Ada Lovelace, Ada’s on the River offers a sweeping view of the Potomac and features wood-fired prime steaks, fresh seafood and vegetarian fare. he wood-burning oven is a central component to the open-concept kitchen.
Located on the water in historic Old Town Alexandria, Barca Pier is a modern version of the traditional Spanish beach bars, or chiringuitos. The menu highlights small plates with Mediterranean, Greek, Italian, and Moroccan flavors.
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BARCA Pier & Wine Bar
2 Pioneer Mill WayLocated on the water in historic Old Town Alexandria, Barca Pier is a modern version of the traditional Spanish beach bars, or chiringuitos. The menu highlights small plates with Mediterranean, Greek, Italian, and Moroccan flavors.
Sightseeing
Located just across the Potomac River, cruise on a water taxi to National Harbor, where you’ll find a carousel, the Capital Wheel, Tanger Outlets and Topgolf National Harbor. Highly recognized for its iconic Capital Wheel, a 180-foot observation wheel offering panoramic views that include DC monuments; the Waterfront District includes an array of waterfront activities and events, as well as spectacular sunsets.
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National Harbor
165 Waterfront StLocated just across the Potomac River, cruise on a water taxi to National Harbor, where you’ll find a carousel, the Capital Wheel, Tanger Outlets and Topgolf National Harbor. Highly recognized for its iconic Capital Wheel, a 180-foot observation wheel offering panoramic views that include DC monuments; the Waterfront District includes an array of waterfront activities and events, as well as spectacular sunsets.
A nationally designated historic district, Old Town Alexandria is a welcoming escape on the Potomac River in Virginia
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Old Town Alexandria Waterfront
1 Prince StA nationally designated historic district, Old Town Alexandria is a welcoming escape on the Potomac River in Virginia
Awe-inducing museums and monuments on the National Mall. The sense that things happen here. A trip to D.C. pairs with an Alexandria vacation like democracy and America. Leave the car behind and get to D.C. via water taxi or Metro and explore our nation’s capital.
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Smithsonian Institution Offices
600 Maryland Ave SWAwe-inducing museums and monuments on the National Mall. The sense that things happen here. A trip to D.C. pairs with an Alexandria vacation like democracy and America. Leave the car behind and get to D.C. via water taxi or Metro and explore our nation’s capital.