Del Ray guidebook

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Del Ray guidebook

Food scene

North Side 10: Affordable and great spot for locals away from the Avenue. Relaxed atmosphere, friendly staff, good food, and good prices.
10 E Glebe Rd
10 East Glebe Road
North Side 10: Affordable and great spot for locals away from the Avenue. Relaxed atmosphere, friendly staff, good food, and good prices.
So Yummy but make sure you make a reservation to get into this place.
35 locals recommend
Del Ray Café
205 E Howell Ave
35 locals recommend
So Yummy but make sure you make a reservation to get into this place.
Excellent Pizza with great outdoor dining. Friendly staff and great service.
Piece Out Del Ray
2419 Mount Vernon Avenue
Excellent Pizza with great outdoor dining. Friendly staff and great service.
Our second favorite pizza joint in Del Ray that never disappoints
23 locals recommend
Del Ray Pizzeria
2218 Mt Vernon Ave
23 locals recommend
Our second favorite pizza joint in Del Ray that never disappoints
Excellent food and service with amazing outdoor seating
37 locals recommend
Los Tios Grill
2615 Mt Vernon Ave
37 locals recommend
Excellent food and service with amazing outdoor seating
Excellent breakfast sandwiches, coffee, or any baked good you desire. Busy and popular place on the ave.
19 locals recommend
Junction Bakery & Bistro
1508 Mt Vernon Ave
19 locals recommend
Excellent breakfast sandwiches, coffee, or any baked good you desire. Busy and popular place on the ave.
If you like custard this is a place for you.
39 locals recommend
The Dairy Godmother
2310 Mt Vernon Ave
39 locals recommend
If you like custard this is a place for you.
A must for anyone coming to Del Ray. Be prepared for a long wait as this place is very popular and delicious.
14 locals recommend
Stomping Ground
2309 Mt Vernon Ave
14 locals recommend
A must for anyone coming to Del Ray. Be prepared for a long wait as this place is very popular and delicious.
Another place to check out with good atmosphere
14 locals recommend
Lena's Wood-Fired Pizza & Tap
401 E Braddock Rd
14 locals recommend
Another place to check out with good atmosphere
Giant Food is ~ 1 block away from the house
83 locals recommend
Giant Food
2501 9th Rd S
83 locals recommend
Giant Food is ~ 1 block away from the house
69 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
1700 Duke St
69 locals recommend
192 locals recommend
Trader Joe's
750 Pennsylvania Ave. SE
192 locals recommend
14 locals recommend
Del Ray Farmers’ Market
2311 Mt Vernon Ave
14 locals recommend
Great atmosphere for hanging out, having a drink, and some app's. All year round!
7 locals recommend
The Garden
1503 Mt Vernon Ave
7 locals recommend
Great atmosphere for hanging out, having a drink, and some app's. All year round!
Must have reservations - an experience that you should take advantage of.
27 locals recommend
Gadsby's Tavern
138 N Royal St
27 locals recommend
Must have reservations - an experience that you should take advantage of.

Neighborhoods

Check out this video for a good visual of Del Ray -> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p1dtkRPqPl4 More information on Del Ray -> https://www.visitalexandriava.com/plan/neighborhoods/del-ray/
50 locals recommend
Del Ray
50 locals recommend
Check out this video for a good visual of Del Ray -> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p1dtkRPqPl4 More information on Del Ray -> https://www.visitalexandriava.com/plan/neighborhoods/del-ray/
Check out this video for Old Town top 5 must do's -> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BSJEMBjFs74 More info -> https://www.visitalexandriava.com/old-town-alexandria/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=Old%20Town%20-%20Fly%20Market&utm_term=old%20town%20alexandria%20va&gclid=Cj0KCQiAlMCOBhCZARIsANLid6alP9R5tJbJdDgqEb9UrmVFswSJ8zTAN6ij9ELe2Z2O2UWA_ocr0r0aAkFBEALw_wcB
393 locals recommend
Old Town
393 locals recommend
Check out this video for Old Town top 5 must do's -> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BSJEMBjFs74 More info -> https://www.visitalexandriava.com/old-town-alexandria/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=Old%20Town%20-%20Fly%20Market&utm_term=old%20town%20alexandria%20va&gclid=Cj0KCQiAlMCOBhCZARIsANLid6alP9R5tJbJdDgqEb9UrmVFswSJ8zTAN6ij9ELe2Z2O2UWA_ocr0r0aAkFBEALw_wcB

Sightseeing

Grab a scooter / or walk to Potomac Yard Park to rent a bike from Capital Bike Share. Bike down to Old Town and take the water taxi from Alexandria to the Wharf in DC.
84 locals recommend
Old Town Alexandria Waterfront
1 Prince St
84 locals recommend
Grab a scooter / or walk to Potomac Yard Park to rent a bike from Capital Bike Share. Bike down to Old Town and take the water taxi from Alexandria to the Wharf in DC.
Take the water taxi from Alexandria to the Wharf in DC. Endless things to check out at the wharf. Must grab a bite to eat and grab some fresh seafood.
17 locals recommend
The Wharf station
17 locals recommend
Take the water taxi from Alexandria to the Wharf in DC. Endless things to check out at the wharf. Must grab a bite to eat and grab some fresh seafood.
596 locals recommend
National Harbor
165 Waterfront St
596 locals recommend
Go to Dangerfield Island / Washington Sailing Marina for a view of the Potomac River, rent a kayak or sailboat, and have an outdoor picnic. Also has access to the Mount Vernon walk/bike trail.
6 locals recommend
Washington Sailing Marina
1 Marina Dr
6 locals recommend
Go to Dangerfield Island / Washington Sailing Marina for a view of the Potomac River, rent a kayak or sailboat, and have an outdoor picnic. Also has access to the Mount Vernon walk/bike trail.
790 locals recommend
Washington Monument
2 15th St NW
790 locals recommend
Dyke Marsh
Home of George Washington is a must see
97 locals recommend
Mount Vernon
97 locals recommend
Home of George Washington is a must see
Head to Gravelly Point to watch planes take off or land directly overhead - an exhilarating experience for any / all ages
88 locals recommend
Gravelly Point Park
George Washington Memorial Parkway
88 locals recommend
Head to Gravelly Point to watch planes take off or land directly overhead - an exhilarating experience for any / all ages
This is a hidden gem that you must see while in DC
104 locals recommend
Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial
1850 West Basin Dr SW
104 locals recommend
This is a hidden gem that you must see while in DC
Head to Hains Point for a loop walk along the Potomac River. Amazing during the bloom.
68 locals recommend
Hains Point
68 locals recommend
Head to Hains Point for a loop walk along the Potomac River. Amazing during the bloom.
Tide Lock Park
1 Canal Center Plaza
11 locals recommend
Oronoco Bay Park
100 Madison St
11 locals recommend
14 locals recommend
Founders Park
351 N Union St
14 locals recommend
29 locals recommend
Jones Point Lighthouse
29 locals recommend
670 locals recommend
United States Capitol
First Street Southeast
670 locals recommend

Fun for the kids

Excellent park for young families and includes events area, outdoor stage, fields, basketball court, tennis court, and interactive water fountain / spray.
Potomac Yard Park
2501 Potomac Ave
Excellent park for young families and includes events area, outdoor stage, fields, basketball court, tennis court, and interactive water fountain / spray.
Park close by for the kids.
Mount Jefferson Park and Greenway
301 Hume Avenue
Park close by for the kids.

Things to do

Legendary Music Hall
41 locals recommend
The Birchmere
3701 Mt Vernon Ave
41 locals recommend
Legendary Music Hall
Comedy club
Arlington Taphouse Free Comedy Open Mic Night
Comedy club

Public Transportation

Metrobus station
E Glebe Rd + Richmond Hwy
Metrobus station
65 locals recommend
Crystal City station
1750 S Clark St
65 locals recommend
33 locals recommend
Braddock Road station
700 N West St
33 locals recommend
629 locals recommend
Union Station
629 locals recommend

Shopping

Great shopping mall - anything you need is here.
319 locals recommend
Fashion Centre at Pentagon City
1100 S Hayes St
319 locals recommend
Great shopping mall - anything you need is here.