Hilltop Golf is located at 7900 Telegraph RoadAlexandria, VA 22315. The phone number for Hilltop Golf is (703) 719-6504. Hilltop Golf has a driving range, a putting green, and a 9 hole golf course. Hilltop is open from 8am to 10pm daily.
Hilltop Golf is close to Fort Belvoir. A nearby condo is Island Creek. Just around the corner from Hilltop Golf is Landsdowne Shopping Center. Hilltop Golf is also a short drive from Kingstowne.
Abi's II is a family owned restaurant located at 5838 N Kings Hwy. They are inside of the Huntington Station shopping center, next to Huntington Metro.
Abi's is open Monday through Thursday 11:00am to 10pm, Friday 11:00 am to midnight, Saturday 10:00 am to midnight and Sunday 10am to 10pm. Abi's II is casual dining establishment that offers a warm atmosphere and a quick to go service.
The menu sports a variety of classic Mexican and Salvadorean dishes. The alcohol served includes domestic and import beers, margaritas and wine. My favorite entree is the homemade pork and cheese pupusas with a side of cabbage and salsa. The mellow pupusa is contrasted in flavor by the crunchy cabbage drenched in hot salsa. This is a filling meal at a good price.
Il PortoIl Porto
Il Porto is located on King Street as it approaches the water in Old Town Alexandria. Il Porto serves home-made pasta and Italian food in a traditional setting and manner.
One dish I highly recommend is the Chicken Parmesana together with the homemade ravioli's. The portions are generous and the food is high quality and prepared with care. A pictorial menu is online.
Il Porto is definitely one of my favorites and together with a few other classics in lower Old Town, it's one of the reasons I really enjoy living and working in Old Town Alexandria.
As a hobbyist, I researched record stores in Northern Virginia and came
Record and Tape Exchange was established in 1976
across Record and Tape Exchange (RTX). After a short drive past the Annandale campus of Nova Community College (NVCC), I found RTX located at 9448 Main St, Fairfax, VA 22031, in the Pickett Shopping Center. With students, collectors, and music enthusiasts in mind, RTX buys, sells, and trades a variety of items including college text books, records, CDs, cassettes, and DVDs. Inside RTX, I found that there shelves were filled with enough options for me to pour an hour or so into looking for that special record, while enjoying the stores PA sound system, which was playing a hissing and crackling blues album.
Some people prefer the nostalgia and sound quality of vinyl, to that of digital recordings
From comic books to used books and everything in between, below are 5 distinguished bookstores located throughout Northern Virginia that every local should know about!
Hole in the Wall Books – Falls ChurchNesbitt Realty can help you buy and sell real estate in Falls Church.
905 W Broad St
Falls Church, VA 22046
Hole in the Wall Books is indeed just as it sounds - a bookstore the size of a closet chock full of books of every size, shape and color. There are books on shelves, books on the floor, books in boxes, even books piled up to the ceiling rafters. Hole in the Wall Books is especially strong on science fiction, fantasy and comic books, but they have a large selection of almost every other genre as well. As if finding a decent comic book store isn't already a thing of the past, Hole in the Wall stands apart from the rest and sets a new standard in teenage-boyhood envy. They also have boxes of older, back issue comics for avid collectors.
Nesbitt Realty can help you buy and sell real estate in Alexandria.Book Bank – Alexandria
1510 King Street
Alexandria, VA 22314
For those who are drawn to old and used bookstores like moths to a flame, the Book Bank has a reliable and steady selection/collection of used books. Some pulp fiction, some expository, some historical, and some nobody ever heard of… until now. Stop in and find a used book that's new to you in one of the best little ol' bookstores in Northern Virginia. They have a great credit exchange program and a highly knowledgeable staff.
Nesbitt Realty can help you buy and sell real estate in Mclean.Tree Top Kids – McLean
Langley Shopping Center
1382 Chain Bridge Road
McLean, VA 22101
A modest if not somewhat sparse collection of children's books, Tree Top Kids truly embraces the notion of quality over quantity and has a perfect range of age appropriate books and gifts for every child in your life…including your inner child! Tree Top carries an excellent selection of labor intensive, craft-oriented toys as well as an array of educational, innovative, and classic children's books. Both the toys and the books are organized by age group and activity throughout the store, making it easy and comfortable to find just what you’re looking for. Tree Tops' selection of books also includes a few autographed tomes for those who are looking for "collection" items.
Nesbitt Realty can help you buy and sell real estate in Arlington.Busboys & Poets – Arlington
4251 S Campbell Ave
Arlington, VA 22206
Although Busboys & Poets is more of a restaurant than an actual bookstore, this cute amalgamation of eatery/readery is a major highlight of the Shirlington area in Arlington, Virginia. With several additional locations throughout greater Washington, this laid-back, hipster café has quickly become an Arlington favorite and is most well known for its fantastic breakfast and brunch menu. Like its sister locations, B&P has a fun vibe with stimulating books and artwork every where the eye can see, which is great to browse while you wait for your food or for a table. B&P features free wi-fi and they serve breakfast every day until 11a.m.
Aladdin's Lamp Children's Bookstore & Other Treasures – Arlington
2499 N Harrison St
Lee Harrison Shopping Center
Arlington, VA 22207
This truly exceptional, independently run children's bookstore frequently features 'in-house' events designed for children of many age groups. The high-level of service, quality and selection of children's books has helped to make Aladdin's Lamp one of Arlington's best kept secrets. The convenient location and unique retail selection combine to make Aladdin's Lamp a bookstore both you and your children will remember.
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Located at 2800 Clarendon Blvd., the Market Common at Clarendon features an exceptional selection of stores including Pottery Barn, Williams-Sonoma, Barnes & Noble, and a variety of restaurants, all of which are located in an attractive and architecturally stimulating street-front setting intended for both walking and window shopping. The Market Common is located near Metro's Orange Line; three blocks from the Clarendon Station.
Late winter in Virginia many of us have spent our weekends cooped-up inside the house. In addition, the bleak and stormy weather can affect our moods and overall dispositions, creating what is commonly thought of as the wintertime blues. Luckily, for those of us who subscribe to the notion of retail therapy, living in Arlington provides locals with a whole host of high-end retail remedies. With a wide array of exclusive indoor shopping malls and hundreds of specialty stores located throughout Arlington's many distinct neighborhoods, even the worst case of the winter doldrums can be cured by a little retail therapy. So the next time you have a dollar to spend and an afternoon to spare: stop, drop, and shop at one of Arlington's acclaimed retail shopping areas, the most popular of which are highlighted below.
Ballston Commons Mall: Located at North Glebe and Wilson Blvd., Ballston Commons stretches out over a 1.3 million square foot parcel of land and features major retailers such as Macy's, Macy's Furniture Gallery, and over 100 other specialty stores. Ballston Commons also features a Regal Cinema movie theater, a Washington Sport & Health Club, and two full-sized ice skating rinks. The mall is located on Metro's Orange Line; one block from the Ballston Station.
The Fashion Centre at Pentagon City: Located at 1100 South Hayes Street, Pentagon City Mall is considered a world-class fashion experience and offers a four-level, glass enclosed, atrium-style shopping center featuring more than 170 retail stores. Pentagon City also houses 7 full-service restaurants, a food court and a movie theater. The Pentagon City Mall is located on Metro's Blue and Yellow Lines; connected to the Pentagon City Station.
The Market Common at Clarendon: Located at 2800 Clarendon Blvd., the Market Common at Clarendon features an exceptional selection of stores including Pottery Barn, Williams-Sonoma, Barnes & Noble, and a variety of restaurants, all of which are located in an attractive and architecturally stimulating street-front setting intended for both walking and window shopping. The Market Common is located near Metro's Orange Line; three blocks from the Clarendon Station.
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Crystal City Shops: Located at 1608 Crystal Square Arcade, the Crystal City Shops provide visitors with more than 200 retail stores, shops, restaurants and sidewalk cafes along Crystal Drive. The Crystal City Shops feature a promenade with direct access to hotels and the Metro. Restaurant options include Bebo Trattoria, Charlie Chaing's, Cold Stone Creamery, Jaleo, King Street Blues, Legal Sea Foods, and McCormick & Schmick's. The Crystal City Shops are located on Metro's Blue and Yellow Lines; connected to the Crystal City Station.
Pentagon Row: Located at Joyce Street and Army-Navy Drive, the Shops at Pentagon Row feature main stream fashion retailers and commercial restaurants as well as the Arlington Visitors Center. Shoppers can enjoy the charm of Main Street while shopping in an urban village setting. The Shops at Pentagon Row are located near Metro's Blue and Yellow Lines; near the Pentagon City Station.
The Village at Shirlington: Located at 2700 South Quincy Street, Shirlington is one of Arlington's favorite local neighborhoods for dining and theatrical productions. Shirlington is home to the Signature Theatre and features a European-style promenade with shops, restaurants, nightlife and an art-house cinema. The Village at Shirlington is not located within walking distance of a Metro station.
Old Town’s finer homes are tastefully dressed for the Winter.
City Hall is shut down for snow. Market Square is roped off until the snow can be cleaned up.
Many of the restaurants and shops are ready for Christmas and upcoming holidays.
December snows in Old Town Alexandria shut the city down? No, Old Town is a walker’s paradise, and once the sidewalks were shoveled the town came to life.
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Here’s a historic look down King St. toward the Potomac. You’ll find no free trolley on the streets this day.
There is seating at the front of the shop to take a cup of coffee.Grape and Bean is just another example of an Old Town artisan boutique. Shops like Grape and Bean, or as they call themselves Grape + Bean, are community assets and part of what makes Old Town so special. Long-time Alexandria residents David Gwathmey and Sheera Rosenfeld opened Grape & Bean in 2008. Together they have managed to create a place that is comfortable, warm and welcoming, while offering excellent service and high quality products.
Grape and Bean is a retail wine shop, coffee shop and a wine tasting bar. Along with wine by the glass and coffee by the cup, Grape and Bean offers a food menu with cheese plates and other items that are tailored for sharing. As a wine and coffee shop, Grape and Bean of course retails wine by the bottle and coffee by the pound. I find that they are an excellent resource for gift baskets, and they'll really put the time in to help you make your best selection.
Grape + Bean offers a well-stocked wine inventory.Nesbitt Realty can help you buy and sell real estate in Old Town South.
Located at Joyce Street and Army-Navy Drive, the Shops at Pentagon Row feature main stream fashion retailers and commercial restaurants as well as the Arlington Visitors Center. Shoppers can enjoy the charm of Main Street while shopping in an urban village setting. The Shops at Pentagon Row are located near Metro's Blue and Yellow Lines; near the Pentagon City Station. Pentagon Row boost the following retailers:
