Best Pastries in Bull Run

"With two locations in nearby Virginia – Arlington and Alexandria, this bakery is dedicated to bringing fresh baked goods to the masses including those with gluten dietary needs. Dig into gluten-free items such as peanut butter cookies, coconut macaroons, egg croissant sandwich and vanilla or chocolate cake with your choice of vanilla bean or chocolate frosting. They even sell a gluten-free vegan blueberry muffin from Rise Bakery."

"Primarily a gelato shop, Dolci Gelati also serves locally roasted coffee and espresso drinks. Specialty gelato flavors such as honey mascarpone fig and kettle corn set Dolci Gelati apart from other ice cream options in the area. If you’re also planning to visit the Alexandria waterfront, Dolci Gelati is an ideal option — once you get your caffeine and sugar fix, you need only walk five minutes to the Old Town Alexandria Waterfront Park."

"For authentic Italian gelato there is only one place to go—Old Town Dolci Gelati Café. Italy-native Gianluigi Dellaccio, appointedItaly’s “Ambassador of Homemade Gelato,” brings his homeland’s sweetest export to the D.C. metro area, incorporating his own twists along the way."

"The Georgetown outpost of the Baltimore-based bakery offers a savory ham and cheese croissant and a sweet variety stuffed with almond paste and topped with an almond glaze."

"Behold, the oldest unchanged building in the nation’s capital, dating to before the Revolutionary War. When it was originally built, it was both a home and a shop for cabinetmaker Christopher Layman. The house reopened as a museum in 1960, offering visitors a glimpse at pre-Revolutionary architecture and furnishings."

"3051 M St. NW Washington, DC. Located in the heart of Georgetown, the oldest known private home in Washington, DC is preserved to demonstrate everyday life for the average citizen during this time. The historic house is maintained by the National Park Service and is open to the public."

"Built in 1765, the Old Stone House is the oldest unchanged building in Washington, DC. It is an example of vernacular architecture. Today the kitchen, parlor, and bedrooms are furnished as they would have been in the late 18th century."

"Yards Park overlooks the Capitol Riverfront and hosts events throughout the year. It’s complete with cool architecture,  a dog park, views of the Anacostia River, boardwalk, grassy areas, and dining options. You can spend a whole day here just exploring, and trying one of the many restaurants they offer for brunch, lunch or dinner."

"A waterfront park with a boardwalk running along the Anacostia River. Home to well-known ‘outdoor rooms,’ visitors to this park can wander near the dancing fountains at the entrance that welcome visitors to this special space."

"The Yards park has great restaurants but also an impressive bridge that is perfect for portraits. 355 Water St SE, Washington, DC 20003. View this post on Instagram"

"Next door to Jeff Tunks’s upscale District Commons is his counter service Burger, Tap & Shake, which features elevated burgers prepared with a blend of house-ground, three-day-aged, naturally raised–beef brisket and chuck on house-made buns. Also on the menu: liquor-spiked “shaketails” like the Apocalypto, which combines cinnamon whisky, homemade marshmallows, and chocolate ice cream, and 20 American craft brews on tap."

"When the red-meat craving hits, there’s one place that satisfies the need for a juicy fix: Burger Tap and Shake, otherwise simply known as BTS. BTS offers a great selection of burgers made from locally sourced beef that is freshly ground on..."

"If you're seeing a show or catching a game at the Verizon Center, Carmine's Italian Restaurant offers one of the largest dining rooms in D.C. and family-style menus. Each order serves six, so order a meaty lasagna and a Titanic (a banana split with five scoops of ice cream, roasted pineapple, strawberries, hazelnuts and enough whipped cream to keep the kids wired all afternoon)."

"Southern Italian is on the menu at Carmine's in Washington, D.C. Located in the Penn Quarter, a night at this family-friendly restaurant is accessible from every area of the city."