Caroline & Maxime's Guidebook
Sightseeing
A peaceful escape to discover more about our First President and US history.
191 locals recommend
George Washington's Mount Vernon
3200 Mount Vernon Memorial HwyA peaceful escape to discover more about our First President and US history.
Food scene
The Dairy Godmother
2310 Mt Vernon AveAmazing custard!
Cedar Knoll
9030 Lucia LnDelicious food, charming dining areas, and beautiful view of the Potomac.
Delicious , uniquely flavored ice creams that magically make our kids sleep really well!
35 locals recommend
Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams
1925 14th St NWDelicious , uniquely flavored ice creams that magically make our kids sleep really well!
Junction Bakery & Bistro
1508 Mt Vernon AveGood food with a nice atmosphere.
Swing's Coffee
501 E Monroe AveGreat coffee!
Delicious and authentic crepes with a charming atmosphere and friendly staff.
14 locals recommend
Fontaine Caffe & Creperie
119 S Royal StDelicious and authentic crepes with a charming atmosphere and friendly staff.
Delicious, fresh oysters and trendy scene. A little loud inside but worth every penny! Plus it is dear to our hearts as it is where we ate the night we were engaged :)
43 locals recommend
Hank's Oyster Bar
818 North Saint Asaph StreetDelicious, fresh oysters and trendy scene. A little loud inside but worth every penny! Plus it is dear to our hearts as it is where we ate the night we were engaged :)
Swimming
Great place to swim for the littlest one in your family to an athlete swimmer. All indoors.
Long Bridge Aquatics & Fitness Center
333 Long Bridge DriveGreat place to swim for the littlest one in your family to an athlete swimmer. All indoors.
Shopping
A charming street to stroll along and window shop, enjoy historic architecture, and eat some good food.
9 locals recommend
King Street
King StreetA charming street to stroll along and window shop, enjoy historic architecture, and eat some good food.
Neighborhoods
Another charming historic town across the river from Arlington where you can find many trendy shops and eateries, especially along M Street and Wisconsin. Our favorite places to eat are Boulangerie Christophe, il Canale, and Baked & Wired for the best cupcakes (skip the line at Georgetown Cupcake!).
664 locals recommend
Georgetown
Another charming historic town across the river from Arlington where you can find many trendy shops and eateries, especially along M Street and Wisconsin. Our favorite places to eat are Boulangerie Christophe, il Canale, and Baked & Wired for the best cupcakes (skip the line at Georgetown Cupcake!).