Guidebook for Fairfax
Food Scene
Local coffee, gelato & sandwich shop within walking distance
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De Clieu Coffee & Sandwiches
10389 Main StLocal coffee, gelato & sandwich shop within walking distance
Main Street Bagel Deli
10268 Main StLocal, family owned bagel & sandwich deli within walking distance.
A little pricey, but a good, friendly locally owned deli within walking distance. Take-out only.
Bernies Delicatessen & Gourmet Market
4328 Chain Bridge RdA little pricey, but a good, friendly locally owned deli within walking distance. Take-out only.
Carry-out pizza just about a block from the house. It's address is the same as the entire campus, but it is located on the first building you come to. Nothing fabulous, just average, easy pizza.
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Manhattan Pizza
177 W Lee HwyCarry-out pizza just about a block from the house. It's address is the same as the entire campus, but it is located on the first building you come to. Nothing fabulous, just average, easy pizza.
This Starbucks is also within GMU, but more like a 2 block walk. It is open 24 hours, unless the university is closed for break.
Starbucks
4401 University DrThis Starbucks is also within GMU, but more like a 2 block walk. It is open 24 hours, unless the university is closed for break.
A cute Thai restaurant nestled in a cove. You can also eat in the outdoor garden. Sam and June have run the place forever and are just so friendly.
Courtside Thai Cuisine
3981 Chain Bridge RoadA cute Thai restaurant nestled in a cove. You can also eat in the outdoor garden. Sam and June have run the place forever and are just so friendly.
From the outside this place doesn't look like much, but it is a small place, friendly and locally owned. The wine and tapas are excellent. Get there early, it is always full.
Dolce Vita Italian Restaurant & Wine Bar
10824 Fairfax BlvdFrom the outside this place doesn't look like much, but it is a small place, friendly and locally owned. The wine and tapas are excellent. Get there early, it is always full.
Southwestern and Mexican food. Another locally owned small restaurant. It has great lunch/dinner, but also does a brunch menu.
Coyote Grille
10266 Main StSouthwestern and Mexican food. Another locally owned small restaurant. It has great lunch/dinner, but also does a brunch menu.
Old, tiny, hole-in-the-wall, locally owned restaurant. If you are looking for cozy and quaint, this is it. They serve homemade Greek and Italian food.
HAVABITE EATERY
10416 Main StreetOld, tiny, hole-in-the-wall, locally owned restaurant. If you are looking for cozy and quaint, this is it. They serve homemade Greek and Italian food.
Bollywood Bistro
3955 Chain Bridge RoadGreat service, great Indian food. I think it is part of a local chain.
Essentials
Safeway
10350 Willard WayThis is the closest grocery store. Nothing fancy, just groceries.
Trader Joe's
7514 Leesburg PikeClosest Trader Joe's.
Everything Else
US Post Office
10660 Page AveLocal post office
Farmer's Market
Saturdays May 14–October 29
8:00 am–1:00 pm
Fairfax Saturday & Sunday Markets -- NOW OPEN 8 - 1 Saturdays, 10-2 Sundays
10500 Page AveFarmer's Market
Saturdays May 14–October 29
8:00 am–1:00 pm
Closest Metro station. Last stop on the Orange Line.
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Vienna/Fairfax-GMU station
9550 Saintsbury DrClosest Metro station. Last stop on the Orange Line.
Cue Bus/Shuttle Bus Stop
Closest busstop that will take you to Metro station.
Shopping
Walmart Supercenter
11181 Lee HwyYou never know when you're going to need a Walmart.
CVS
8928 Burke Lake RdPharmacy
Walgreens
10320 Main StPharmacy
Rite Aid Pharmacy
10134 River Rd24-hr Pharmacy
Twins Ace Hardware
10310-B Main StLocal hardware store
Sightseeing
Great Falls Park
9200 Old Dominion DrAmazing waterfall near our nation's capital
Take a water taxi between Georgetown Waterfront and Old Town Alexandria.
http://www.potomacriverboatco.com/
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Georgetown Waterfront Park
3100 K St NWTake a water taxi between Georgetown Waterfront and Old Town Alexandria.
http://www.potomacriverboatco.com/
Historic buildings & landmarks, shopping, restaurants. Take a water taxi to Georgetown Waterfront and see the monuments from the water!
http://www.potomacriverboatco.com/
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Old Town
Historic buildings & landmarks, shopping, restaurants. Take a water taxi to Georgetown Waterfront and see the monuments from the water!
http://www.potomacriverboatco.com/
George Washington's Mount Vernon
3200 Mount Vernon Memorial HwyThe home of our capital's namesake.
Plenty of hikes and views. Excellent in the fall with changing colors.
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Shenandoah National Park, Front Royal Entrance Station
17157 Skyline DrPlenty of hikes and views. Excellent in the fall with changing colors.
Cherry Blossom Festival. It will be crowded and lots of traffic. Take Metro!
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Tidal Basin
20245 National DrCherry Blossom Festival. It will be crowded and lots of traffic. Take Metro!
Arts & Culture
Free shows on the Millennium Stage everyday at 6pm. Check website for listings.
http://www.kennedy-center.org
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John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts
2700 F St NWFree shows on the Millennium Stage everyday at 6pm. Check website for listings.
http://www.kennedy-center.org