Top ten things to do when you live in Alexandria.

So you have finally settled on living in Alexandria. You like the easy feel, you know the lay of the land (aka, you have experienced the beauty and chaos that is Rt.1) …now what do you do, once you leave the confines of your cozy home?!

Here are some of the top things to do when you live in Alexandria.

1- Go to the Dyke Marsh for a lovely walk along the water.
2-Check out the Washington Street near Old Town for some great historical food and fun.
3-Cruise the antique shops and boutiques and dining along King.
4-High tail it down to the Del Ray to check out their organic and local selections
5- Take an actual cruise over to Mt. Vernon, the National Harbor or Georgetown from the Marina in Old Town.
6-Catch a Torpedo Factory tour and find out about some magnificent art.
7- Have some of the best farmer’s market experience at the town center near Del Ray or have fun at First Thursday!
8- Check out the amazing foodie scene from Brabo to Grape and Bean’s to Vermillion
9- Do a trek over to Hollan Hills and Belle Haven. It is the bee’s knees- go over to the marina and watch the sail boats…
10- Check out Mt. Vernon Trail or the George Washington Parkway for some awesome extracurricular activities

What are some of your favorite things to do? Check out some of the top ten lists for Arlington and Falls Church, too!