things to do in va: Hi Mr. Jefferson Thanks For Letting Us Stop By Your House
- 05/13/12 09:49 AM
This weekend was a chance for a little R&R in the Virginia Countryside. Headed to Charlottsville and enjoyed wandering the grounds at Monticello with my 5 year old granddaugther. She had studied Thomas Jefferson in her Colorado kindergarden this year and was excited to get the chance to visit his house.
She's headed home with pictures to share with her class and said the biggest thrill was walking underneath the house through the tunnels. Considering she had a major fall just a few days before and her face was bruised and swollen she was a trooper. Best Mother's Day ever!
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things to do in va: But Mom I'm Not Tired- I Don't Need A Nap- Really
- 04/05/12 10:04 PM
Nap time was the order of the afternoon with this calves at Kidwell Farm in Fairfax VA. With spring comes lots of little ones at the farm and these two calves were down for the count. If you are looking for a fun place to take your children then check out what's new at Kidwell Farm and Frying Pan Park this spring.
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things to do in va: Mark Your Calendars-The Space Shuttle Discovery Is Heading To Northern Virginia
- 03/18/12 12:37 PM
Though the space shuttle Discovery has flown it's last mission in space it has one more flight to make. The Discovery will be landing at Washington-Dulles airport piggy-backing on a specially designed 747.
The specific time for landing is not known though NASA and the Smithsonian’s Udvar-Hazy Air and Space Center Websites will be updated with arrival time. In anticipation of a mid-morning arrival the Udvar-Hazy Air and Space Center located off or Route 28 will open the parking lots at 8 AM. There is no doubt that the parking lot will be completely filled early.The Discovery will be part of … (14 comments)
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things to do in va: Looking For A New Way To Celebrate St Patricks Day?
- 03/11/12 09:58 AM
Are you looking for a new way to celebrate St. Patricks Day in Northern Virginia? Do you love the sound of Celtic Music and Dance?Then you need to check out Celtic Nights:Journey Of Hope at the Hylton Center for the Performing Arts on March 16th and 17th at 8PM. Tickets range in price from $32 to $48.
The Hylton Center for the Performing Arts opened last year and offers a wide variety of performances each season. Not only does it offer theater space the center also offers an art gallery on the second floor to showcase local and regional artists.
The … (12 comments)
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things to do in va: Take A Stroll Around Lucketts Store-You'll Find Lots Of Surprises
- 03/11/12 09:40 AM
Lucketts Store is hard to describe. First thing to say is that it isn't exactly a "store". There is an antique shop, a design house and multiple venues spread out across the grounds. No matter where you look you can find a treasure. Some of the treasures are small pieces of jewlery or maybe a glass knob. Others are larger than a breadbox and might even be the size of a horse.
Built 1910, the house was originally the Lucketts post office, general store and Lucketts family home. Every month the design house features new arrivals set up in venues throughout … (4 comments)
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things to do in va: Things To Do With Your Extra Day Off At Thanksgiving In Northern Virginia
- 11/23/11 10:12 AM
One of the great things about living in the DC Metro area is all of the things you can find to do on a long weekend. You don't have to spend a fortunate in gas or days traveling to enjoy a few hours or a day out with friends or family.
You can never go wrong with a day at the National Zoo. Everyone wants to see the Lions, Tigers and of course Panda Bears. The crowds have thinned and the animals are out enjoying the cooler weather. Wander the grounds Arlington National Cemetery. The views from Arlington House, the changing of the … (15 comments)
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things to do in va: Weems-Bott Museum-Are You Brave Enough To Tour This Dumfries Landmark?
- 10/27/11 05:18 AM
It looks innocent enough. A small house located just off the main road through Dumfries Virginia. If you ask local historians and ghost hunters they will tell you the Weems-Bott Museum is not for the faint of heart. The museum is listed as the 2nd most haunted spot in Virginia.
Lets start with a little history. The town of Dumfries is the oldest charter city in Virginia. At one point it was a bustling seaport but silt from the Potomac River eventually closed the port. The museum is named after two of the owners. The first was Mason Weems, … (17 comments)
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things to do in va: Tuesday Stroll In Northern Virginia-Wandering the Grounds Of Woodlawn Plantation
- 10/04/11 08:57 AM
Woodlawn Plantation is just a few miles from George Washington's home of Mount Vernon and there is a reason for that. Woodlawn Plantation was built for George Washington’s grand-daughter Nelly Custis-Lewis. The home is a classic Federal brick home built between 1800-1805. The home was designed by William Thornton who also designed the US Capitol in Washington DC only 20 miles north along the Potomac River.The estate was originally comprised of over 2,000 acres and if you stand at the top of Gray's Hill you can still catch a gilmpse of the Potomac River in the distance. Just like many of … (18 comments)
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things to do in va: Kick Off Virginia Wine Month At Potomac Point Winery
- 09/25/11 03:08 PM
When most people think of Virginia Wineries they immediately gravitate to the west of the DC area towards the Shenandoah Valley and southwest to the Charlottesville area. However tucked just south of Quantico Marine Base in north Stafford County is Potomac Point Winery
Down a winding road off of Route 1 you will come upon a gravel driveway that leads you up a hill past grapevines. At the top of the hill you find a clearing where you see a large Mediterranean style building. The building features a large tasting room, cozy lounge complete with board games, banquet rooms … (8 comments)
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things to do in va: It's Time For The 2011 Occoquan Fall Crafts Fair-September 24 & 25
- 09/22/11 06:27 AM
Its time for the fall Occoquan Crafts Fair. This fair is always a winner in Prince William County with 100's of crafters as well as participation from the merchants of Historic Town of Occoquan.First thing you need to know if you are a first time attendee to the crafts fair is that you can not drive into the Town of Occoquan. There are 4 primary parking lots with shuttles to the town:Yellow Shuttle -Vulcan Quarry on Route 123 across from Green Shuttle- Old Bridge Park and Ride Lot at the corner of 123 & Old Bridge RoadPurple Shuttle-Tacketts Mill Commuter Lot … (10 comments)
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things to do in va: Tuesday Stroll In Northern Virginia-Our Covered Bridges Don't Compare To Lancaster PA
- 09/20/11 01:11 PM
Cal Yoder resides in beautiful Lancaster County PA photographs and writes terrific blogs about the covered bridges in his area. His posts remind me how important it is to preserve our history even if it is something as modest as a covered bridge. When I owned a home in the Shenandoah Valley of VA the Meem's Bottom Bridge was a few miles from my house. Just like one of the bridges Cal wrote about Siegrist Mill Covered Bridge, the Meems Bottom Bridge also was destroyed by floods in 1870 and 1877. It was rebuilt in 1878 and was still standing as … (8 comments)
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things to do in va: Winkler Botanical Preserve A Small Slice of Paradise in Alexandria VA
- 09/01/11 09:38 AM
Winkler Botanical Preserve is one of those little treasures those of us who live in urban areas like to find. Tucked off a busy I-395 you enter a 44 acre preserve containing wildflower meadows, meandering paths, streams and ponds. Though you can hear traffic sounds faintly in the distance you feel as though you are far away from it all.
The park was established in 1980 by the Winkler family and unlike most of the parks in the Northern Virginia area is managed by a private, non profit organization. The mission of Winkler Botanical Preserve is to provide education on the … (4 comments)
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things to do in va: Join The Birds And The Bees At Green Spring Gardens in Annandale Virginia
- 08/30/11 12:56 PM
Has the hustle of Northern Virginia have you dragging? Look for a place to spend a few minutes hanging out with birds, bees and butterflies? Then you should wander through the 28 acre Green Spring Gardens in Annandale VA. The Park is under the management of the Fairfax County Park and is open to the public all year except Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years Day.
The historic house on the property dates back to 1784 and was part of a 540 acre farm originally owned by John Moss. Over the years the property changed hands and as many larger properties in … (14 comments)
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things to do in va: Spending A Weekend In Northern Virginia? Things To See On Less Than A Tank Of Gas
- 07/07/11 02:50 PM
One of the great things about living in the Northern Virginia area is all of the things you can find to do on a weekend. You don't have to spend a fortunate in gas or days traveling to enjoy a few hours or a day out with friends or family.Wander the grounds Arlington National Cemetery. The views from Arlington House, the changing of the guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Solider and President Kennedy's gravesite are just a few of the sites that make Arlington National Cemetery a must on everyone's tour of the area. Interested in Aviation History? The … (29 comments)
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things to do in va: The Official Start Of Summer At Mount Vernon Estate & Gardens In Alexandria Virginia
- 05/27/11 09:28 AM
This weekend is the official start of summer for George Washington's Mount Vernon Estate. Starting on Friday May 27th through Sunday May 29th visitors can take a tour of Mount Vernon at the Sunset Celebration. From 6 PM to 9 PM you can stroll the estate and tour the Mansion in a more relaxed atmosphere. There will be music, dancing and wagon rides. There will be wine and dessert available for you to buy and enjoy watching the sunset on the lawn overlooking the Potomac River.
Amdission is $18.00 for adults, $12.00 for children between 6 to 11 and free for … (4 comments)
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things to do in va: Blue Star Museums-Free Admission For Military Families From Memorial Day Through Labor Day
- 05/19/11 10:51 AM
More than 600 museums across the US will be offering to free admission to active duty military and their families this summer as part of Operation Appreciation.The Blue Star Families and the National Endowment for the Arts partnered to create this opportunity for families to enjoy everything from local children's hands on museums to those that feature art, history and science. “The Blue Star Museums initiative is a tangible expression of appreciation to service members and their families,“ said Barbara Thompson, director of the Pentagon’s office of family policy."
Each museum will offer free admission to an active duty military member … (14 comments)
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things to do in va: Away From The Maddening Crowds-Theodore Roosevelt Island
- 05/08/11 09:00 AM
Most tourists in DC head to the National Mall and gather around all of the large national monuments. What the natives of the area know is that just a few miles down the road from the hustle and bustle of all of the activities is a small piece of history and a memorial often overlooked by anyone visiting (or living) in the area. Theodore Roosevelt Island was original purchased by the TR Memorial Association in 1931, however it was 35 years before the memorial was completed and the island dedicated in 1967.With 88 acres the island is maintained by the National … (8 comments)
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things to do in va: Speechless Sundays-Frogs Aren't The Only One Who Like To Be Green
- 10/03/10 09:25 AM
If you are an amphibian or reptile being green can be a good thing. In this case a little green pond scum can make you blend right in to your surroundings. This fellow is just one of many critters you can find at local Northern Virginia parks. Get out and enjoy the cooler fall weather at a park close to your home. A little walk on the wild side might just be what your business needs for a fall tune-up.
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things to do in va: Smith Mountain Lake Wishes the Blue Ridge Parkway a Very Happy Anniversary!
- 09/18/10 01:10 AM
With fall quickly approaching taking a drive on the Blue Ridge Parkway is high on my must do list. The vistas are amazing and it is one of the best ways I know to slow down and appreciate what Mother Nature shows us each year.
Happy Anniversary, Blue Ridge Parkway! Yes, that's right, our beautiful Blue Ridge Parkway celebrates 75 years this fall. Building of the Parkway officially began on September 11, 1935, near Cumberland Knob in North Carolina. Work in Virginia began in February of 1936.Stanley L. Abbott, who became known as the "father of the Blue … (6 comments)
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things to do in va: Get Out Your Camera's-It's Closing In On Fall Foliage Time in Northern Virginia
- 09/09/10 08:11 AM
It's hard to believe after what seemed to be a long hot Northern Virginia summer that Fall officially starts on September 23rd. With fall comes the chance to see beautiful foliage not only in your backyard but within a two hour radius of Northern Virginia you can see fabulous fall leaves in mass.
Here are some of the favorite local places to check out fall colors:
Burke Lake Park
Rock Creek Park
Great Falls Park
Prince William Forest Park
Mason Neck State Park
Mount Vernon Trail
If you want to enjoy a sweeping display of fall colors you can also head to Shenandoah National Park. Driving the … (10 comments)
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This weekend was a chance for a little R&R in the Virginia Countryside. Headed to Charlottsville and enjoyed wandering the grounds at Monticello with my 5 year old granddaugther. She had studied Thomas Jefferson in her Colorado kindergarden this year and was excited to get the chance to visit his house.
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