Fun things to do and see in Northern Virginia near Alexandria, Arlington, Fairfax County and Falls Church. Includes parks, shopping, sightseeing, recreation and events.
Green Spring Gardens is located at 4603 Green Spring Road in Alexandria, Virginia. Through educational programming and learning-oriented gardening sites, the mission of Green Spring Gardens is to advance awareness and promote the practice of gardening in Northern Virginia.
Visitors to the Gardens can stroll through 5 acres of gardening plots and may attend classes at the Visitor Center. In addition, guests can research gardening questions or explore the Green Spring Garden ecosystem in an educational setting at the horticultural library. Green Spring Gardens is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Saturday, and 12 noon to 5 p.m. on Sunday; admission is free. Call 703-642-5173 for more information.
Yesterday, my brother and I attended an Objective Rally Point event with the Alexandria Veteran Business Enterprise Center at the Army Navy Country Club.
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We arrived 10 minutes early. Upon entrance there was a very timeless and grand staircase that separated the floors, while simultaneously showcasing the interior of the different levels. Next, after climbing the stairs, hanging up our coats, and being given our name tags from the receptionist, we entered the main banquet room.
In the main banquet room we networked over coffee. After that, breakfast was served and I found a place in line, and filled up my plate with scrambled eggs, sausage, bacon, potatoes, and fresh fruit. Following finishing breakfast, speakers began their presentations. Some of the speakers that stood out in my memory include a former West Wing actress, who spoke about Veterans courts and Brigadier General Mark S. Martins, who spoke on a range of topics including military history and law. The event was hosted by Fluet Huber Hoang PLCC.
Facts about the Army Navy Country Club
Established in 1924
Is a private, member owned recreation facility
Members are primarily from Active Duty and Retired commissioned U.S. Military Officers and Warrant Officers
Members rank ranges from Second Lieutenant and Ensign to General and Admiral
Historical Review indicates that the current Arlington land became the site of a Civil War fort in 1861 named Fort Richardson
In 1914 the Knights of Columbus purchased a farmhouse on the site of the current Clubhouse, with the intention of construction with suitable modifications and establishing a social club
Members have included Presidents Dwight D. Eisenhower, John F. Kennedy, Lyndon B. Johnson, Richard M. Nixon and William J. Clinton
Has 6 Swimming Pools, 54 championship golfing holes, fitness center, golf and tennis pro shops
The Army Navy Country Club has hosted weddings
The uppermost floor of the Army Navy Country Club
The inside of the Army Navy Country Club is very tastefully decorated
Outside the Army Navy Country Club
A cold morning in March with a blanket of snow at the Army Navy Country Club
The golf course surrounds the Army Navy Country Club
Gunston Hall
Gunston Hall Plantation is located in Fairfax County near Lorton and Mason Neck. In it's heyday this Georgian-style home was at the center of a 5,500-acre tobacco and corn plantation. The owner of Gunston Hall was George Mason IV (1725-1792)---known historically as an author of the Virginia Declaration of Rights.
Gunston Hall and it's gardens are a National Historic Landmark owned by the Commonwealth of Virginia and administered by a Board of Regents appointed from The National Society of The Colonial Dames of America.
Gunston Hall is open to the public from 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. daily, except Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s Day. Each visitor will receive a guided tour of the mansion; the 550 acres of grounds and hiking trails are open until 6:00 p.m. A variety of special events are presented throughout the year.
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Crystal City is served by the Aurora Hills Branch Library. Aurora Hills Library is in a spacious, contemporary building. The collection is broad and diverse but highlights contemporary, popular fiction and nonfiction titles. Periodicals and books-on-tape are also available for borrowing. Inquire at the library to learn more about the book discussion groups that meet here monthly, or to learn more about the pre-schooler program.
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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.
Livability.com made a 2014 top 10 best downtown's list. Their ranking criteria for this list was based on population growth, ratio of residents to jobs, income growth, home
An Art Festival that took place on King St. in Old Town Alexandria
vacancy rates, affordability of housing, and retail and office vacancy rates. As a Northern Virginia resident, it was neat (but not surprising) to see that Old Town Alexandria came in at number 5 on the list, just below Provo, Utah. With 100+ restaurants near the Potomac River waterfront, the historic Old Town Alexandria has a lasting appeal with locals, as well as the tourists.
Facts about Old Town Alexandria:
• 7,000+ residents
• Even ratio of residents to jobs
• Population of 147,474
• 18th century colonial architecture
• 4.6 percent unemployment
• Median household income is $82,856
• Median home price is $427,500
• Average work commute is 29 minutes
• 30+ of Old Town’s restaurants offer outdoor dining
• Has 9 parks
References
"Top 10 Best Downtowns 2014." #5. N.p., n.d. Web. 19 Mar. 2014. <http://livability.com/top-10/top-10-best-downtowns-2014/alexandria/va>.
Happy Saint Patrick's Day from Nesbitt Realty! We hope you have a happy and safe holiday.
Father and son celebrate Saint Patrick's Day by wearing green at the office
If you are looking for a fun place to celebrate, there are a variety of the bars and restaurants to chose from in the Northern Virginia area. For instance, there are options in Arlington like Clarendon's Sobe Bar & Bistro (which participates in the annual neighborhood bar crawl) or in Alexandria like at Old Town's Murphy's. Furthermore, there are a lot of Irish restaurants to chose from in Old Town including Irish Walk, O'Connell's, and O'shaugnessy's.
Mission Statement of Army Navy Country Club is to: “… provide, at moderate expense, recreational facilities at, or near, the National Capital for, and to promote social intercourse among those citizens, military and civilian, who are bound together by the fraternal and patriotic spirit of serving the best interests and efficiency of the National Defense.”
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Founded in 1924, the Army Navy Country Club or ANCC is a private and member owned recreation facility. Membership is offered primarily to those from active duty and retired commissioned U.S military officers representing all services and ranks from Second Lieutenant and Ensign to General and Admiral. However, ANCC is also home to many civilian members who have served our nation’s government.
The need to create such as club arose in 1924 when officers of the Army, Navy and Marine Corps stationed in Washington needed outdoor recreation facilities. These officers could not afford luxurious membership fees of many and existing private country clubs in the area. While others were put in long waiting lists in such clubs even though they were stationed there for a few years. There was so much inconvenience for them to just have an outdoor space or facility to engage in fitness work out for limited time that they required. Thus came November 11, 1924 when the ANCC was incorporated on the Arlington site.
The ANCC - Army Navy Country Club features:
Golf courses offered where even President William L Clinton retreated to escape pressures of his office. President Dwight D Eisenhower most especially referred to a complicated double dogleg par-5 on the Arlington course as his own private hell. Pro Shops are always fully stocked with the traditional and latest trend of golf fashions and equipment. The ANCC also hosts golf tournaments, events and programs for all their members. The golf staff consists of PGA and LPGA Golf Professionals who have years of teaching experience and have received multiple awards and recognition.
Elegant and versatile clubhouses where banquet, dining and meeting room facilities are offered for any occasion are open to the member and their families and guests. Activities and events take place in these grand clubhouses almost everyday from breakfast to dinner all year round. 11 separate Banquet / Meeting and Dining Rooms are available to choose from to accommodate every occasion. Other amenities are:
Locker Room and Shower Facilities
Saunas and Steam Rooms
AV/IT Conference Services, Equipment and Planning
Complimentary Wi-Fi Internet Access
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ANCC offers not only Golf programs but other programs as well like Tennis and Aquatics programs, Youth activities and even Child Care Services.
Featuring 148 acres of terrain along with asphalt cart paths, the Greendale Golf Course is an 18-hole regulation golf course. A challenging design of tight Bermuda fairways and several water hazards is offered while the 17th hole provides an exhilarating view of the entire golf course and surroundings.
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A Practice Putting Green
Modern Clubhouse with Food Service
Golfing Supplies
Club and Power Cart Rentals
Private golf lessons and exciting group outing packages are also available. People with disabilities will find the course and clubhouse accessible as well as certain benefits upon signing up for VSGA or Virginia State Golf Association Handicap for an annual fee of only $35.00.
The Clubhouse offers a full service pro shop that provides an extensive selection of the featured latest golf equipment, clothing s well as accessories. But that’s not all; the clubhouse also offers a wide range of food services to suit all tastes. The Greendale Golf Course menu features light fare with sandwiches made fresh daily, all kinds of beverages and snacks of many kinds. The food service can serve large groups as well as singles to make any tournament or outing a memorable one.
Packages and other groups in the Greendale Golf Course community are always inviting those interested to participate in their friendly growing community of avid golfers. Lessons for beginners for the young and old are available.
Contact Greendale Golf Course for more detailed information.
A green oasis blanketed by the busy suburbs of southeast Fairfax County in Alexandria Virginia, Mount Vernon Country Club can be found on George Washington’s former farmland. Being accessible, Mount Vernon Country Club is 5 minutes from Fort Belvoir and 15 minutes away from Old Town Alexandria, Kingstowne and Lorton.
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The club features an array of social activities for the whole family, a kid friendly swimming pool, a wide selection of dining facilities and an 18 hole championship golf course. It also caters to weddings, event catering, golf outings and other occasions.
Mount Vernon Country Club started out as a golf course and clubhouse on 100 acres of land in 1952 by Harry Dreisen. It then became Woodlawn Country Club in 1963, expanded in 1969 and was completed and renamed to Mount Vernon Country Club in 1993. The clubhouse was then renovated in 2004 for expansion.
Mount Vernon Country Club gives pride to its 18 hole championship golf course that provides 4 tee selections from 5,068 to 6,300 yards challenging golfers of all levels.
Virginia Golfer Magazine features Mount Vernon’s No.3 hole as the “Great Hole” in the state.Reasons why golfers prefer to tee off at Mount Vernon Country Club:
Friendliest club in Northern Virginia
Men, Women and Juniors tournaments and leagues
Tuesday and Friday eveni9ngs feature organized summer social plays
Quiet woodland setting
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Novices through scratch golfers are welcomed
A preferable walking course
Practice facilities and Pro Shop with lesions by PGA professionals
Speedy play- 4 hours and 10 minutes on Saturday mornings
Weekend tee times and walk on during the week
Equal playing privileges for both men and women
The Dining Facilities are managed by Executive Chef Frank Spencer Burke along with his team.
Dining Room – The Perfect setting for an intimate and private dining experience also offering one of the best Sunday brunches in the area.
Sam’s Place – Lined with windows overlooking the golf course while enjoying Pasta Night with made to order pasta
Members’ Grill & Woodlawn Room – Place to relax or unwind with 2 HD TV’s that allow members to watch the latest PGA tournament and other sporting events. The menu includes specials, burgers, sandwiches, salads and entrees like pasta, fish or steaks.
At the Turn Grill – A rush snack available upon calling in on the 9th tee so that it would be available when you make the turn on to the 10th.
Barracuda Grill – offers salads, snacks, grilled Panini sandwiches and other treats while relaxing by the pool and watching the kids play.
Mount Vernon Country Club also boasts about their 25 meter competition quality pool with a wading pool for kids. Red Cross Lifeguards staff the Pool area providing professional service for users.
Pool Amenities:
Lounge Chairs
Alfresco Gazebo
Ping pong tables
Barracuda Grill
The club also participates in the Dominion Country Club League for the youngsters who participate in other meets at other clubs in Northern Virginia.
A broad list of activities are offered at Mount Vernon Country Club such as Bridge, Gourmet Wine Dinner, Texas Hold’Em, Irish Pub Style Trivia Nights and Mom and Dad’s Night Out and so much more especially for the kids.
