Date Night in Alexandria

Chart House

High-end chain eatery serving seafood & steakhouse fare in a classy setting with views.

Landini Brothers Restaurant

A hearty Italian menu, a dimly lit space with exposed brick & a romantic patio draw local notables.

Jones Point Park

Site of an 1800s lighthouse, this park offers an interpretive trail, 2 playgrounds & sports fields.

Captain Gregory's

Hip bar serving gourmet small plates & creative cocktails in a funky, cozy space.

Augie's Mussel House and Beer Garden

Hearty Belgian dishes are matched by an extensive beer selection at this chill, brick-lined haunt.

1799 Prime Steak & Seafood

Huntley Meadows Park

Park with forests & a historic house, home to wildlife & wetlands, plus an observation platform.

Oak Steakhouse

Sonoma Cellar

Tasting room/bistro in a historic manse offering Sonoma County wines, plus California-inspired fare.

Josephine

Founders Park

Oronoco Bay Park

Waterfront Park

Waterfront park featuring statues & monuments, plus boat docks, walking trails & seating.

Le Refuge

Local, family-run institution for French standards served in intimate, rustic surrounds.

Bastille Brasserie & Bar

Chic brasserie with a patio, a bar & a cafe serving modern French fare & international wines.

Green Spring Gardens

Extensive grounds with historic house for tea & tours, plus garden shops, plant education & library.

Stabler-Leadbeater Apothecary Museum

An apothecary until 1933, the museum now offers 30-minute tours explaining its famed potions.

Old Town Alexandria Waterfront

Bars, restaurants & ice cream parlors, plus live music, on a parklike riverside promenade.

Four Mile Run Park

Public area offering fishing, athletic fields, a basketball court, a playground & a walking trail.

Belle Haven Park, Virginia

Riverside park with shaded nature trails, a small boardwalk & places to rent kayaks & canoes.