Guidebook for Springfield
Food Scene
This restaurant is located in a strip mall and very small and nondescript. Don’t let the location fool you, the word is out on how good this place is and reservations are the only way you’ll get a table. They are very friendly and food is excellent, if you like Afghan food you must try it!
Afghan Bistro
Alban RoadThis restaurant is located in a strip mall and very small and nondescript. Don’t let the location fool you, the word is out on how good this place is and reservations are the only way you’ll get a table. They are very friendly and food is excellent, if you like Afghan food you must try it!
Great selection of tasty tapas in a warm inviting setting served up by a professional and friendly staff.
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La Tasca
607 King StGreat selection of tasty tapas in a warm inviting setting served up by a professional and friendly staff.
Best brunch in town!
Bottomless mimosas, tequila spiked lemonade and/or Bloody Mary.
Food is delicious, and all-you-can-eat, in a fancy restaurant downtown.
What more can you ask for?
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Toro Toro
1300 I St NWBest brunch in town!
Bottomless mimosas, tequila spiked lemonade and/or Bloody Mary.
Food is delicious, and all-you-can-eat, in a fancy restaurant downtown.
What more can you ask for?
Always delicious breakfast, we have never been disappointed. The wait staff is great, always accommodating.
Classic diner, with classic diner food and classic diner prices. You ever have a hankering for pancakes at 10PM, or a meatloaf, spuds, and gravy? Bob & Ediths serves it up fast, delicious, and cheap. This is the ultimate comfort-food haven.
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Bob & Edith's Diner
2310 Columbia PikeAlways delicious breakfast, we have never been disappointed. The wait staff is great, always accommodating.
Classic diner, with classic diner food and classic diner prices. You ever have a hankering for pancakes at 10PM, or a meatloaf, spuds, and gravy? Bob & Ediths serves it up fast, delicious, and cheap. This is the ultimate comfort-food haven.
These roasters know their craft and work on the details to hone the big flavors of their coffee without losing sight of a solid cuppa joe. You can buy roasted whole beans (or ground) from all over the world, or you can sit in their small roasting area at mismatched tables and chairs to do work or to join one of their coffee "cupping" events (Like a wine tasting for coffee) that occur every second Friday of the month. They serve fresh coffee of all kinds and you can get anything from a n espresso to a pour over and beyond. This is definitely a hidden gem as it is in a warehouse district and often obscured by a tractor trailer parked on the street out front, but do not pass it up!
Cervantes Coffee Roasters
7644 Fullerton RdThese roasters know their craft and work on the details to hone the big flavors of their coffee without losing sight of a solid cuppa joe. You can buy roasted whole beans (or ground) from all over the world, or you can sit in their small roasting area at mismatched tables and chairs to do work or to join one of their coffee "cupping" events (Like a wine tasting for coffee) that occur every second Friday of the month. They serve fresh coffee of all kinds and you can get anything from a n espresso to a pour over and beyond. This is definitely a hidden gem as it is in a warehouse district and often obscured by a tractor trailer parked on the street out front, but do not pass it up!
Lovely, locally-owned shop with yummy baked goods! Family-friendly, live music on Sundays, lots of community support.
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Grounded Coffee Shop
6919 Telegraph RdLovely, locally-owned shop with yummy baked goods! Family-friendly, live music on Sundays, lots of community support.
While the outside is not much to look at, the visible beans and roasters affirm Beanetics' place as a roaster and the coffee is good. Excellent selection of coffees, all roasted fresh in the facility. Small, but enough seating for 10. Pricey.
Beanetics Coffee Roasters
7028 Columbia PikeWhile the outside is not much to look at, the visible beans and roasters affirm Beanetics' place as a roaster and the coffee is good. Excellent selection of coffees, all roasted fresh in the facility. Small, but enough seating for 10. Pricey.
Taco Bamba
2190 Pimmit DrParks & Nature
It’s hard to believe that the beltway is less than a mile away when you’re standing on the tranquil and quiet shores of Lake Accotink Park. This 493 acre park provides excellent opportunities to relax, learn, and enjoy the natural resources of both Lake Accotink and Accotink Creek. In addition to trail systems and waterfront activities Lake Accotink Park offers many family-friendly activities including, picnic areas, class, camps, and special events.
Ticks all the boxes for a great park: the marina area with ameneties (boat rental, ramp, ice cream and snacks, pick-nique rental spaces, etc) and lots of trails and paths for hiking, running, biking, or just a leisurly stroll.
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Lake Accotink Trail
7500 Accotink Park RdIt’s hard to believe that the beltway is less than a mile away when you’re standing on the tranquil and quiet shores of Lake Accotink Park. This 493 acre park provides excellent opportunities to relax, learn, and enjoy the natural resources of both Lake Accotink and Accotink Creek. In addition to trail systems and waterfront activities Lake Accotink Park offers many family-friendly activities including, picnic areas, class, camps, and special events.
Ticks all the boxes for a great park: the marina area with ameneties (boat rental, ramp, ice cream and snacks, pick-nique rental spaces, etc) and lots of trails and paths for hiking, running, biking, or just a leisurly stroll.
Undisturbed woodland, quiet trails, splashing streams and a tranquil pond. These are reasons to visit Hidden Pond Nature Center, a neighborhood haven filled with natural wonders.
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Hidden Pond Nature Center
8511 Greeley BoulevardUndisturbed woodland, quiet trails, splashing streams and a tranquil pond. These are reasons to visit Hidden Pond Nature Center, a neighborhood haven filled with natural wonders.
Shopping
Springfield Town center has several things to offer:
- The usual shopping experience plus, behind the mall is a shopping plaza with even more options including a Home Depot.
- It is a restaurant oais for those escaping 95 South and the 495 Traffic with several restaurants to choose from.
- Farmers Market sets up shop in their parking lot on Saturday Mornings 10am-2pm.
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Springfield Town Center
6500 Franconia-Springfield PkwySpringfield Town center has several things to offer:
- The usual shopping experience plus, behind the mall is a shopping plaza with even more options including a Home Depot.
- It is a restaurant oais for those escaping 95 South and the 495 Traffic with several restaurants to choose from.
- Farmers Market sets up shop in their parking lot on Saturday Mornings 10am-2pm.
Essentials
Giant Food
6800 Richmond HwyTrader Joe's
1914 14th St NWWhole Foods Market
1440 P St NWThis place is loaded with all kinds of liquid fun. I have always had good customer service here. The staff is helpful and knowledgeable. They are good at suggesting wines. They have wine tasting occasionally here to.
Beside the wines from the floor to the ceiling. This is a great place for beers. They have tones of singles, but you can put together your own six packs.
Now, due to Virginia law, they do not sell any liquors. You must go to an ABC store, or within Washington DC city limits to any liquor store.
11 místní doporučují
Total Wine & More
6240 Little River TurnpikeThis place is loaded with all kinds of liquid fun. I have always had good customer service here. The staff is helpful and knowledgeable. They are good at suggesting wines. They have wine tasting occasionally here to.
Beside the wines from the floor to the ceiling. This is a great place for beers. They have tones of singles, but you can put together your own six packs.
Now, due to Virginia law, they do not sell any liquors. You must go to an ABC store, or within Washington DC city limits to any liquor store.
This store is located in Springfield Plaza; only place to buy liquor in the immediate area
This store is a smaller one but packed full of fun in a bottle. The employees that work here are very helpful and they all seem to know where everything is. They have a very large selection in bottles of all sizes. They carry very high end brands and also cheapo brands. So there is something for everyone.
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Virginia ABC
1922 Wilson BlvdThis store is located in Springfield Plaza; only place to buy liquor in the immediate area
This store is a smaller one but packed full of fun in a bottle. The employees that work here are very helpful and they all seem to know where everything is. They have a very large selection in bottles of all sizes. They carry very high end brands and also cheapo brands. So there is something for everyone.
Getting Around
Parking Structure available. Parking is $5/day for riders.
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Franconia Springfield Metro station
6880 Frontier DrParking Structure available. Parking is $5/day for riders.
Bus stop for commuter bus to the Pentagon bus and metro station. Commuter parking available for free.
Bus lines 18G, 18H and 18P.
Old Keene Mill Rd & Spring Rd station
Bus stop for commuter bus to the Pentagon bus and metro station. Commuter parking available for free.
Bus lines 18G, 18H and 18P.
Drinks & Nightlife
Mike's American
6210 Backlick RdFair Winds Brewing Company's brewery and tasting room caters to flavor-conscious consumers who want to drink exceptional, locally produced craft beers in their favorite restaurants or pubs, without having to make a separate trip to a brewpub.
Fair Winds Brewing Company
7000 Newington RoadFair Winds Brewing Company's brewery and tasting room caters to flavor-conscious consumers who want to drink exceptional, locally produced craft beers in their favorite restaurants or pubs, without having to make a separate trip to a brewpub.
The place is in the middle of nowhere, and is unassuming, but go inside and you remember why you are there...to sample great beers. The place is very clean, well lit and inviting.
The staff is very knowledgeable about their beers and were helpful when selecting styles that went well together on flight.
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Port City Brewing Company
3950 Wheeler AveThe place is in the middle of nowhere, and is unassuming, but go inside and you remember why you are there...to sample great beers. The place is very clean, well lit and inviting.
The staff is very knowledgeable about their beers and were helpful when selecting styles that went well together on flight.
Microbrewery that does it right. Forge Brew Works is a fairly new start-up that is trying hard. There are at least 12 different beers on tap from farmhouse ales, to IPAs to porters and Stouts. None of these beers are bottled (yet). The brewmaster is clearly passionate about his work. Friendly beertenders will help you navigate the variety of styles and flavors. Located in a warehouse, Forge is nothing fancy. Forge is a must visit place if you like quality craft beer.
Forge Brew Works
Microbrewery that does it right. Forge Brew Works is a fairly new start-up that is trying hard. There are at least 12 different beers on tap from farmhouse ales, to IPAs to porters and Stouts. None of these beers are bottled (yet). The brewmaster is clearly passionate about his work. Friendly beertenders will help you navigate the variety of styles and flavors. Located in a warehouse, Forge is nothing fancy. Forge is a must visit place if you like quality craft beer.
Paradise Springs is the closest to DC winery in Northern Virginia. The wines are highly drinkable and the grounds are gorgeous. Unlike many Virginia wineries, Paradise Springs is a family friendly location and welcomes well behaved dogs on leashes. Kids are not allowed in the tasting room but the outside picnic area is the real place to be on a nice day. Food is available, but limited, so bring a picnic.
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Paradise Springs Winery
13219 Yates Ford RdParadise Springs is the closest to DC winery in Northern Virginia. The wines are highly drinkable and the grounds are gorgeous. Unlike many Virginia wineries, Paradise Springs is a family friendly location and welcomes well behaved dogs on leashes. Kids are not allowed in the tasting room but the outside picnic area is the real place to be on a nice day. Food is available, but limited, so bring a picnic.
This is the in town tasting room for Morais Winery, a Portuguese style vineyard. The staff is super friendly and they do a food pairing with the wines. Server can customize tastings to bypass the red, white, sweet, dry wines as desired.
Aroma Wine Tasting
9249 Center StThis is the in town tasting room for Morais Winery, a Portuguese style vineyard. The staff is super friendly and they do a food pairing with the wines. Server can customize tastings to bypass the red, white, sweet, dry wines as desired.
Arts & Culture
George Washington's Mount Vernon
3200 Mount Vernon Memorial HwyThe grounds are beautiful and the view from the eighth floor is amazing.
The tour was very interesting and enlightening. Great explanation of the Masons and George Washington's contribution to the society. Lots of current day displays on one floor. It is fun to wander around but the guided tour is worth the wait.
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George Washington Masonic National Memorial
101 Callahan DrThe grounds are beautiful and the view from the eighth floor is amazing.
The tour was very interesting and enlightening. Great explanation of the Masons and George Washington's contribution to the society. Lots of current day displays on one floor. It is fun to wander around but the guided tour is worth the wait.