Fun things to do and see in Northern Virginia near Alexandria, Arlington, Fairfax County and Falls Church. Includes parks, shopping, sightseeing, recreation and events.
112 S. Pitt St. is located a block off King Street in Old Town Alexandria. We'll have this beauty in the market very soon an in preparation we took a few pictures on a stroll through the nearby neighborhood.
Jackson 20 is fine dining Southern-style in Old Town
Near the waterfront in Old Town
Market Square in Old Town is the location for the Farmer’s Market
Alexandria City Park
Oronoco Bay Park is an Alexandria City 4.5 acre park found at 701 North Lee Street, on the Potomac River . Once known as Texaco Bay owned by John D. Rockfeller of the Standard Oil Company. In the 1980’s the property was acquired by the city and the name was changed. Indians had lived in the Alexandria area during the time Captain John Smith had sailed up the Potomac in the mid 17th century.
Wooden sun decks out into the river with a wooden boardwalk path connecting the path to the point where the bay and river joins near the Rowing Facility building. Anyone can enjoy the scenery from the allotted sitting and picnic areas. They can jog, walk or bike along the river’s path as well. The “Red Cross Waterfront Festival” is held in the park along with other festivals and events. The Oronoco Bay Park also allows private events to held in the park as well.
Oronoco Bay Park
Old Town Commons (a townhouse community) is close to Oronoco Bay Park
Oronoco Bay Park is close to Founders Park
Oronoco Bay Park is right in front of the Potomac River
Old Town Alexandria is home to numerous associations and non-profit foundations.
Old Town Alexandria is very popular with tourists and visitors to Northern Virginia.
The pier at Oronoco Bay Park makes a good spot for a liesurely stroll.
The Potomac River separates the Commonwealth of Virginia from the State of Maryland and the District of Columbia.
Boating is popular on the Potomac River and the area has several nearby slips and docks.
Frying Pan Farmers Market is located at 2709 West Ox Road, Herndon, VA 20171. The market is opening soon and stays open from early May through late October.
Spring blooms are just beginning to open but here's a look back at 1980. The image depicts sring tulips and dogwoods on the George Washington Memorial Parkway at Lady Bird Johnson Park in 1980.
1980...Spring tulips and dogwoods on the George Washington Memorial Parkway,
Rosslyn Farmers’ Market is located at North Lynn Street at Metro Park in Rosslyn. The market is open on Thursdays, beginning in May and through October. The market offers pastries, organic fruits, herbs, and locally-grown vegetables.
The Rosslyn Metro station is separated by multiple levels
Rosslyn Heights is in Arlington VA
Tables and chairs outside, before a large wall mural
Rosslyn Metro station connects to the Blue & Orange line
At Freedom Park, in front of the Artisphere in Rosslyn
The Torpedo Factory Art Center is located on the waterfront in Old Town Alexandria VA. Here's a look at the Torpedo Factory in 1980.
The Torpedo Factory, 1980 on Union Street
The area looks very different today.
Nearby neighborhood
The Torpedo Factory Art Center
Welcome to the Torpedo Factory
Snow at the Torpedo Factory Entrance on Union Street
Ford’s Theatre is a national park dedicated to the legacy of President Abraham Lincoln, a working theatre, historical monument, world-class museum and learning center. In 1861 theatre manager John T. Ford leased out the abandoned First Baptist Church on Tenth Street to create Ford’s Theatre. Over the next few years, the venue became a popular stage for theatrical and musical productions. On April 14, 1865, Abraham Lincoln visited Ford’s for his twelfth time for a performance of Our American Cousin. At this performance, Lincoln was shot by John Wilkes Booth; he died the next morning in the Petersen House, a boarding house located across the street. Ford’s Theatre remained closed for more than 100 years.
Ford’s Theatre officially reopened in 1968 as a national historic site and working theatre. It is operated through a public-private partnership between Ford’s Theatre Society and the National Park Service. Through its inspiring theatrical productions, live historic interpretation and engaging education programs, Ford’s Theatre offers visitors the opportunity to immerse themselves in America’s past while revealing meaningful connections to today.
1870s Ford's Theatre
And a picture from today:
Ford's Theatre
General Dynamics on Crystal Drive in Arlington VA
Crystal City Farmers Market is located at Crystal Drive between 18th and 20th Streets in Crystal City. The market is opening in early May and closes again in late October. The market stretches from 18th to 20th street, lining both sides of the sidewalk with vendors.
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