Alexandria, Fairfax County, VA
Places to go in Alexandria
21 scouted venues — the coffee shops, restaurants, parks, and hidden corners we think are worth your time.
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Belle Haven Park, Virginia
Riverside park with shaded nature trails, a small boardwalk & places to rent kayaks & canoes.
Alexandria, VA 22307, USA
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Ben Brenman Park
4800 Brenman Park Dr, Alexandria, VA 22304, USA
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Dora Kelley Nature Park
Sizable park offering trails & a nature center with animals & environmental classes.
5750 Sanger Ave, Alexandria, VA 22311, USA
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Fort Hunt Park
Land with war batteries once part of Mt. Vernon now used for picnicking, jogging, softball & more.
8999 Fort Hunt Rd, Alexandria, VA 22308, USA
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Fort Ward Park
Historic 43-acre park featuring a Civil War museum, dog exercise area, playground & amphitheater.
4301 W Braddock Rd, Alexandria, VA 22304, USA
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Founders Park
351 N Union St, Alexandria, VA 22314, USA
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Green Spring Gardens
Extensive grounds with historic house for tea & tours, plus garden shops, plant education & library.
4603 Green Spring Rd, Alexandria, VA 22312, USA
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Hemlock Overlook Regional Park
Park with hiking & equestrian trails, plus an outdoor education & adventure center.
13220 Yates Ford Rd, Clifton, VA 20124, USA
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Hidden Oaks Nature Center
Serene center inside Annandale District Park offering animal exhibits, trails, exhibits & a pond.
7701 Royce St, Annandale, VA 22003, USA
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Huntley Meadows Park
Park with forests & a historic house, home to wildlife & wetlands, plus an observation platform.
3701 Lockheed Blvd, Alexandria, VA 22306, USA
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Jones Point Park
Site of an 1800s lighthouse, this park offers an interpretive trail, 2 playgrounds & sports fields.
Jones Point Dr, Alexandria, VA 23242, USA
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Lake Accotink Park
493-acre forested park including a lake for fishing & canoeing, plus a 4-mile hiking/biking trail.
7500 Accotink Park Rd, Springfield, VA 22150, USA
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Leesylvania State Park
Small, scenic park on the Potomac offering picnicking, boating & hiking, plus a visitor's center.
2001 Daniel K Ludwig Dr, Woodbridge, VA 22191, USA
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Mount Vernon Trail
1198 George Washington Mem Pkwy, Alexandria, VA 22314, USA
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Oronoco Bay Park
100 Madison St, Alexandria, VA 22314, USA
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Potomac Overlook Regional Park
Large park boasts a nature center with live animals & exhibits, summer concerts & an organic garden.
2845 Marcey Rd, Arlington, VA 22207, USA
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Potomac Yard Park
2501 Potomac Ave, Alexandria, VA 22301, USA
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Turkey Run Park
Hiking trails through diverse habitats of the Potomac Gorge, including upland forests & riverbanks.
Turkey Run Loop Rd, McLean, VA 22101, USA
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Waterfront Park
Waterfront park featuring statues & monuments, plus boat docks, walking trails & seating.
1A Prince St, Alexandria, VA 22314, USA
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Windmill Hill Park
City park featuring athletic courts, a playground, a dog area & riverfront vistas.
501 S Union St, Alexandria, VA 22314, USA
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Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts
National park devoted to the performing arts, with orchestras & other events in 7,000-seat theater.
1551 Trap Rd, Vienna, VA 22182, USA