The West End in Alexandria, VA
The West End is Alexandria’s largest neighborhood, containing smaller communities such as Seminary Hill, Cameron Station, Taylor Run and more. Here, you’ll find award-winning brews and barbecue, a robust international dining scene and spacious parks. The West End is only eight miles from downtown Washington, D.C., with easy access to I-395. Keep reading to learn more.
Things to Do in Alexandria’s West End
Alexandria’s West End welcomes foodies, nature lovers, beer aficionados and more to come explore.
- Head to Fort Ward and immerse yourself in Alexandria’s Civil War stories and 20th-century Black history.
- Sip your way through the city’s craft beer scene at Mieza Blendery, Aslin Beer Company and the headquarters of award-winning Port City Brewing Company.
- Explore part of the largest Ethiopian diasporic population in the nation with acclaimed restaurants, traditional shops and transporting coffee ceremonies.
West End Restaurants
Come hungry when you explore the West End! Take your pick from crowd-pleasing pizza joints to comforting diners to all-you-can-eat sushi and beyond.
“When I came back from Ethiopia, I didn’t know where to start. We decided to open Makeda in Alexandria given the large Ethiopian community. It’s been nine years now and it’s going very well.”
-Daniel Solomon, Owner of Makeda
Ways to Get Here
- Easy access via I-395 and I-495
- Free DASH Bus routes
- Capital Bikeshare
- Closest Metro Station: Van Dorn Street (Blue Line)
- 1+-mile walk from station to West End restaurants and shops
Events in the West End
Year-Round
- West End Farmers’ Market (Sundays, 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.)
Annual
- Taste of the West End
- Holiday Makers Market at Port City Brewing Company
