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Businesses Offer Deals To Mark Metro Shutdown End In Alexandria

As Metro stations reopen, here's where you can find deals over the next week in Alexandria.

Alexandria businesses are offering deals to mark the end of the summer-long Metro shutdown.
Alexandria businesses are offering deals to mark the end of the summer-long Metro shutdown. (K Summerer/Visit Alexandria)

ALEXANDRIA, VA — The six Blue and Yellow line stations in and around Alexandria reopened Monday, Sept. 9 after the summer-long shutdown. Local businesses are offering deals to celebrate for one week.

Deals at restaurants, shops and other attractions include a free Key to the City museum, free tours, store discounts, restaurant specials and more. Customers can show their SmarTrip card to receive the discounts. Deals are valid from Sept. 9 to 15 unless otherwise noted.

MORE DETAILS: Yellow, Blue Line Metro Stations Around Alexandria Reopen

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Here's a list of the deals to check out:

Attractions

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  • FREE KEY TO THE CITY MUSEUM PASS: To secure a Key to the City pass, stop by the Alexandria Visitor Center and show your Metro card. 221 King Street
  • FREE CO-WORKING DAY AT THE GARDEN: Building Momentum is offering a free day of co-working when you bring your metro card by The Garden! We have free coffee, snacks, wifi, open desks, and are dog friendly. We are also offering a discount on tickets to the Virginia Craft Spirits Roadshow on Sept. 21 which is being held at The Garden. 5380 Eisenhower Ave Suite C
  • FREE DISCOVER ALEXANDRIA TOURS FOR GUESTS UNDER 18: Discover Alexandria is offering the opportunity for all children (guests under the age of 18) to tour for free. This offer applies to any regularly scheduled tours listed on our website: discoveralexva.com.
  • 10% OFF IN THE GALLERY AT THE ART LEAGUE: The Art League will be offering Metro riders special discounts they show their Metro SmarTrip card at participating businesses during the week of the Metro re-opening. 105 N Union Street
  • 25% OFF ALEXANDRIA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA'S OPENING NIGHT: Metro riders enjoy 25 percent to the ASO's opening concert: Saturday, Oct. 5 (8 p.m.) at Schlesinger Concert Hall and Arts Center. To redeem, enter code metroaso2019 at checkout. Valid for price sections $40-$85. Northern Virginia Community College Alexandria Campus - 4915 E Campus Drive
  • 50% OFF WEEKDAY ENTRY AT SCRAMBLE: Scramble is welcoming our families back to Van Dorn Metro with half-price entry all week Sept. 9-13. 5412 Eisenhower Avenue
  • GET BACK ON TRACK AT GET FIT STUDIO: Get back on track with Get Fit Studio's special offer. $179 for 30 days Unlimited Group Session + 2 additional weeks free! New clients only. Please email INFO@GetFitStudioVA.com for details. 277 S Washington Street Suite #120

Shopping

Dining

  • COMPLIMENTARY APPETIZER AT TRADEMARK DRINK & EAT: Join Trademark Drink & Eat for a complimentary appetizer, valued up to $15, when you show your Metro Smartrip card. Offer valid Sept. 9-15 from 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Not redeemable for cash. 2080 Jamieson Avenue
  • EXTENDED HAPPY HOUR AT LENA'S: Show your Metro card at the bar during the week of Monday, Sept. 9 through Friday, Sept. 13 - and get extended Happy Hour until 9 p.m. 401 E Braddock Road
  • EXTENDED HAPPY HOUR AT THEISMANN'S: Show your Metro card at the bar during the week of Monday, Sept. 9 through Friday, Sept. 13 - and get extended Happy Hour until 9 p.m. 1800 Diagonal Road A
  • EXTENDED RESTAURANT WEEK PRICING AT JAVA GRILL: Java Grill is extending the Restaurant Week pricing! Enjoy $35 per person dinner or $15 per person breakfast or lunch. Please mention "Metro Re-Opening" to redeem this offer. 611 King Street
  • FREE DRINK AT THE SUPER METRO PARTY AT MASON SOCIAL: Come in with your Metro SmarTrip card and have a drink on us. We will also be running Happy Hour from 3 p.m.-9 p.m. for the week along with food specials. 728 N Henry Street
  • $12 BURGER & BEER SPECIAL AT MURPHY'S: Stop at Murphy's Irish Pub for happy hour 11 a.m.-7 p.m., plus all day every day we are offering twelve buck burger and beer special for all Metro riders. Burger + one of our draft port city beers for $12, Monday-Sunday 11 a.m.-10 p.m. 713 King Street
  • $12 MEAL DEAL WITH ANY 1/2 LITER BEER: join Village Brauhaus this week for $12 schnitzel sliders, roasted garlic Parmesan fries and your choice of any half liter draft beer. Available to all Metro riders with a Metro pass! Happy Hour runs Monday through Friday, 3 p.m.-7 p.m. 710 King Street
  • 20% OFF CHECKS OVER $20 IN THE TASTING ROOM AND BRABO: Lorien Hotel and Spa would like to offer a 20 percent discount on food and beverage on any checks over $20 in the Tasting Room and Brabo. 1600 King Street
  • 20% OFF ICE CREAM AT NICECREAM: Show your metro card at Nicecream and get 20 percent off your ice cream. 726 King Street
  • 50% OFF PERSONAL SIZE PIZZA: In celebration of the Metro reopening, take the trolley down to Pizzeria Paradiso, show us your smart trip card, and you'll get 50 percent off a personal sized pizza. 124 King Street

Hotels

  • THE ALEXANDRIAN'S "WELCOME BACK TO METRO" PACKAGE: Relax from your daily commute with The Alexandrian's package to celebrate the reopening of the Metro. Included with this package, guests will receive a commuter survival kit with to-go coffee, water, a breakfast bar, and a list of the top trending podcasts. Additionally, guests will receive a Happy Hour cocktail each night to unwind after a busy work day. 480 King Street
  • "WELCOME BACK TO METRO" PACKAGE AT MORRISON HOUSE: Relax from your daily commute with Morrison House's package to celebrate the reopening of the Metro. Included with this package, guests will receive a commuter survival kit with to-go coffee, water, a breakfast bar, and a list of the top trending podcasts. Additionally, guests will receive a Happy Hour cocktail each night to unwind after a busy work day. 116 S. Alfred Street

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