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Swing's in Alexandria was named a favorite for coffee beans, alongside Four Mile Espresso and Via Volcan roasters.
“Swing's in Alexandria has been my favorite for beans.”
“In general the Arlington Loop (which consists of the Custis Trail, Mt Vernon Trail…”
The Continental in Rosslyn is recommended for bar games, pool and a good happy hour spot.
“It is a large bar that has bar games, pool, pop-a-shot, and other activities.”
From 6 resident comments about meeting people and the social scene.
One resident said that turning 30 left them as the only single person while all their friends got married, making weekends lonely.
“Turning 30 recently, I've realized that all my friends are married, leaving me as the lone single guy in the group. Weekends feel lonely, especially with...”
Read the full commentOne resident tried many different methods like walk clubs, bumble bff, Volo, Facebook groups, and run club but none of it helped.
“I basically threw everything on the wall and saw what stuck: city girls walk club, bumble bff, Volo, Facebook groups, run club. It didn't help...”
Read the full commentNo resident has talked about dating here yet.
Clarendon is described as the nightlife hub with bars on top of bars, while Shirlington offers a more relaxed vibe.
“Clarendon is the place you want, bars on top of bars. If you're looking for a more relaxed vibe? Shirlington. U street, Dupont Circle in DC are...”
Read the full commentThe Continental in Rosslyn is recommended for bar games, pool and a good happy hour spot.
“In Rosslyn, check out The Continental. It is a large bar that has bar games, pool, pop-a-shot, and other activities. Good happy hour spot. Some...”
Read the full commentWhino in Ballston is called a regular spot with good happy hour, cocktails and a limited craft beer selection.
“I like whino in Ballston. Food is great, good happy hour and cocktails. They do have craft beer but it's a limited selection.”
Read the full commentCrystal City has a couple of decent bars and restaurants along with a notable hookah lounge, and Old Town has a good bar scene.
“Crystal City has a couple decent bars, restaurants, and an amazing hookah lounge! Old Town Alexandria has a good bar scene IMO, and a lot to...”
Read the full commentAmazon has concentrated its growth in Arlington, while Microsoft and Google have a presence in the surrounding suburbs.
“Amazon has their entire growth outside in Arlington. Microsoft and Google in the suburbs. lobbying, nonprofits, advocacy organizations, law...”
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Fall brings mild sunny days into mid October before temperatures drop and the first cold days and occasional snow arrive in November.
Alexandria offers tons of restaurants, bars, coffee shops and workout studios, though true late-night clubbing is limited.
“Alexandria has tons of great restaurants, bars, coffee shops, workout studios etc. maybe less on the true night life like clubbing/ 2 AM...”
Read the full comment“In general the Arlington Loop (which consists of the Custis Trail, Mt Vernon Trail…”
One hiker named Rock Creek, Patapsco Valley State Park, Sugarloaf Mountain, Great Falls and Catoctin Mountain Park as favorites.
“Rock Creek, patapsco valley state park, sugar loaf mountain, great falls, catoctin mountain park, and raven rocks are my favorite. AllTrails is...”
Read the full comment“The Western Ridge Trail is one of the better trails in the park…”
“bars on top of bars”