Local Alexandria VA Resources
Places to Go in Alexandria – Mount Vernon
Some of our daycare parents who recently moved to Alexandria, VA, have asked us about local resources to help them settle in.
To support their transition, we have compiled a comprehensive list of local businesses, family-friendly services, and essential community links. This includes everything from local malls and family-friendly restaurants to parks, recreational activities, and other trusted services.
Our goal is to make the move as seamless as possible for families by providing them with valuable resources that cater to their needs.
Mount Vernon community is a neighborhood in Alexandria, VA.
- Visit George Washington’s Mount Vernon Estate
3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Highway
Mount Vernon, VA 22121
703-780-2000 - Mount Vernon Bike Trail
- Mount Vernon Farmers Market
Places to Eat
These restaurants are located along the Richmond Highway – U.S. Rte. 1 corridor.
- Mamma’s Kitchen – Italian and Greek
- Buffalo Wild Wings -American (Traditional), Chicken
- Quickfire Hibachi – Japanese, Sushi Bars
- Jersey Mike’s Subs – Delis, Sandwiches, Fast Food
- Paisano’s Pizza – Best pizza on Richmond Hwy.
- Five Guys Burgers and Fries – Burgers and Fries
Local Places to Shop
These shopping centers are located along the Richmond Highway – U.S. Rte. 1 corridor.
- Engleside Plaza – 8626 Richmond Highway, Alexandria, VA 22309
- CVS
- Safeway
- ABC Store – Alchohol
- Pizza Hut
- Fire House Subs
- Mount Vernon Plaza Shopping Center – 7694 Richmond Highway
Alexandria, VA 22306
- Shoppers
- Michaels
- Home Depot
- DTLR
- TJ Maxx
- Buffalo Wild Wings
- Moe’s Southwest Grill
- Noodles & Company
- Sport Clips
- IHOP
- Advance Auto Parts and more…
- Beacon Hill Shopping Center – 67-6800 Richmond Hwy., Alexandria, VA 22306
- Giant
- Famous Daves
- Fridays
- Home Goods
- Marshalls
- Subway
- Chipotle
- Lowes
- Panera
- Cleaners and more…
Places to Stay
All hotels are located along the Richmond Highway – U.S. Rte. 1 corridor.
Shopping Malls
- Springfield Mall – Very nice mall with a lot of stores and a movie theatre.
- Pentagon City – Big box mall and located in Arlington, VA.
- Potomac Yard – North of Alexandria (Outdoor Mall)
- Kingstowne Towne Center – Outdoor mall (10 min from Mount Vernon)
- Potomac Mills – HUGE mall – Located in Woodbridge, VA. South of Alexandria.
- Tysons Corner – Home to over 300 specialty and high end department stores.
Big Box Stores along Richmond Hwy – Rt 1.
- Target – 6600 Richmond Hwy, Alexandria, VA 22306-6601 (703) 253-0018
- Walmart – 7910 Richmond Hwy., Alexandria, VA 22306 (703) 799-881
- Costco – 7940 Richmond Hwy Alexandria, VA 22306 (571) 458-3500
- Walmart and Costco – are adjacent to one another
Commonwealth of Virginia Websites
City of Alexandria Links
The City of Alexandria aka Alexandria City aka Old Town Alexandria is an independent city in the Commonwealth of Virginia. It is approximately 15-20 minutes away from Mount Vernon.
- AlexandriaVa.gov – Alexandria City Official Website
- Alexandria City Public Schools
- City of Alexandria Visitors website
- Old Town Shopping
Places to Visit in The City of Alexandria
Fairfax County Links
Fairfax County, officially the County of Fairfax, is a county in the Commonwealth of Virginia. The southern part of Alexandria is in Fairfax County. The northern part of Alexandria is located in the county known as the City of Alexandria.
- FairfaxCounty.gov – Fairfax County Official Website
- Fairfax County Economic Development Authority
- Fairfax County Public Schools
Fort Belvoir Army Base
- Fort Belvoir Army Base – is a United States Army installation and a census-designated place (CDP) in Fairfax County, Virginia. The base is adjacent to Alexandria Mount Vernon.
Airports in The Region
- Reagan National Airport – The address for Reagan says D.C. but it’s actually located in Virginia.
- BWI Airport – Baltimore Washington, D.C. International Airport
- Dulles Airport – Dulles International Airport
Last Updated: March 11, 2025
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