Del Ray
Many important businesses and organizations are located in Carlyle and the Eisenhower East area, including the U.S. Patent and Trademark office, the U.S. District Court, the National Science Foundation and Alexandria Renew Enterprises.
Every December there is a European-style holiday market at Carlyle Square. Carlyle and Eisenhower East has a population of approximately 5,000 people. This area is located in the 22314 ZIP code.
On weekdays, the area is bustling with office workers patronizing the nearby lunch, coffee and happy hour spots. Alexandria’s Whole Foods is in this neighborhood and work has started on a Wegmans set to open by 2022. A 12-vendor food hall and coworking space managed by ALX Community is also set to open soon. The area is conveniently located near the King Street and Eisenhower metro stations as well as Interstate-495. Lost Boy Cider opened in 2019 and is a popular spot for ciders made from Virginia apples and food provided by a rotating number of food trucks. Dogs and kids are welcome at Lost Boy and both can be found there in abundance on any given weekend afternoon. 48
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John Carlyle Park | PHOTO BY BETH LAWTON
Art on the Avenue | PHOTO BY CHRIS MILITZER
Fun Fact This neighborhood is home to the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, which moved here in 2005. Employees have ranked the USPTO as one of the best federal agencies to work for in the U.S. government. The neighborhood also boasts the headquarters of the National Science Foundation.
Over the years, Del Ray has preserved its quirky, small-town appeal with numerous independent shops and eclectic eateries that line its main street, Mt. Vernon Avenue.
FAVORITE THINGS Del Ray has a fantastic variety of coffee shops.
The area is very friendly for children and dogs.
This is one of Alexandria’s most walkable neighborhoods.
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