Barrister Square Guidebook
Monuments, Memorials, and Historical Attractions: Washington DC
beautiful spot to view the cherry blossoms, take a picnic, or do some paddle boating
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Thomas Jefferson Memorial Bookstore
16 E Basin Dr SWbeautiful spot to view the cherry blossoms, take a picnic, or do some paddle boating
visit at night and take a stroll around the nearby Vietnam and Korean War memorials; walk past the Reflecting Pool to the Washington Monument
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Lincoln-Denkmal
2 Lincoln Memorial Cir NWvisit at night and take a stroll around the nearby Vietnam and Korean War memorials; walk past the Reflecting Pool to the Washington Monument
all Smithsonian museums are free to the public; this is a great one for kids
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NASM - Nationales Luft- und Raumfahrtmuseum
600 Independence Ave SWall Smithsonian museums are free to the public; this is a great one for kids
rotating exhibits and award-winning exhibit for children 8 and older...Remember the Children: Daniel’s Story is the Museum’s primary exhibition program for young people and their families. The exhibition tells the story of one family’s experiences during the Holocaust from the perspective of a boy growing up in Nazi Germany.
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United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
100 Raoul Wallenberg Pl SWrotating exhibits and award-winning exhibit for children 8 and older...Remember the Children: Daniel’s Story is the Museum’s primary exhibition program for young people and their families. The exhibition tells the story of one family’s experiences during the Holocaust from the perspective of a boy growing up in Nazi Germany.
houses a massive collection of all things American — from the original Star-Spangled Banner to the Nintendo Game Boy.
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National Museum of American History
1300 Constitution Ave. NWhouses a massive collection of all things American — from the original Star-Spangled Banner to the Nintendo Game Boy.
site of U.S. President Abraham Lincoln’s assassination that took place on 14 April 1865; he theatre is wonderfully preserved and looks very much the way it did that fateful night including the President’s Box, where the assassination occurred, which is still decorated just as it was in 1865.
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Ford’s Theatre
511 10th St NWsite of U.S. President Abraham Lincoln’s assassination that took place on 14 April 1865; he theatre is wonderfully preserved and looks very much the way it did that fateful night including the President’s Box, where the assassination occurred, which is still decorated just as it was in 1865.
with interactive exhibitions and installations, the foremost collection of spy artifacts in the world, and first-person accounts from top intelligence officers and experts...adults and children alike can step into the shoes of a spy and test their skills!
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International Spy Museum
700 L'Enfant Plaza SWwith interactive exhibitions and installations, the foremost collection of spy artifacts in the world, and first-person accounts from top intelligence officers and experts...adults and children alike can step into the shoes of a spy and test their skills!
a huge park within the city...enjoy hiking, biking, horse back riding, and picnics
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Rock Creek Park
3545 Williamsburg Ln NWa huge park within the city...enjoy hiking, biking, horse back riding, and picnics
Food Scene
Restaurants are often packed, so best to make a reservation
Gadsby's Tavern
138 N Royal Stdine where Washington did
located in the charming neighborhood of Del Ray, this was a popular spot for the Obama family
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The Dairy Godmother
2310 Mt Vernon Avelocated in the charming neighborhood of Del Ray, this was a popular spot for the Obama family
great indoor/outdoor space with local seafood; outdoor bar and live music on occasion
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Augie's Mussel House and Beer Garden
1106 King Stgreat indoor/outdoor space with local seafood; outdoor bar and live music on occasion
one of our favorite Italian restaurants; indoor and outdoor seating in King Street pedestrian zone
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Landini Brothers Restaurant
115 King Stone of our favorite Italian restaurants; indoor and outdoor seating in King Street pedestrian zone
beautiful bar on the water with great tapas and amazing views
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BARCA Pier & Wine Bar
2 Pioneer Mill Waybeautiful bar on the water with great tapas and amazing views
Chadwicks
203 Strand Stgreat for families; one of our favorite spots for brunch
Misha's
917 King Stwhere the locals go for coffee
some of the best local homemade pasta around; in the beautiful King Street pedestrian zone
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Mia's Italian Kitchen
100 King Streetsome of the best local homemade pasta around; in the beautiful King Street pedestrian zone
fine dining with sweeping view of the Potomac...features wood-fired prime steaks, fresh seafood and vegetarian fare
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Ada’s on the River
3 Pioneer Mill Wayfine dining with sweeping view of the Potomac...features wood-fired prime steaks, fresh seafood and vegetarian fare
Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams
1925 14th St NWwhere the locals get their ice cream
one of the best kept secrets; outstanding cocktails at this local speakeasy
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Captain Gregory's
804 N Henry Stone of the best kept secrets; outstanding cocktails at this local speakeasy
as the nation’s longest continually operating farmers’ markets in one site, the Old Town Farmers’ Market bustles in the shadow of City Hall every Saturday morning
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Bauernmarkt der Altstadt
301 King Stas the nation’s longest continually operating farmers’ markets in one site, the Old Town Farmers’ Market bustles in the shadow of City Hall every Saturday morning
The Executive Diner
1400 Duke Stupscale diner with the best brunch around
an American tavern located in an 1800s feed house located steps from the waterfront; 2 bars on 2 levels and outdoor dining as well
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Virtue Feed & Grain
106 S Union Stan American tavern located in an 1800s feed house located steps from the waterfront; 2 bars on 2 levels and outdoor dining as well
great for families or couples...extensive bar and locals favorite
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Clyde's at Mark Center
1700 N Beauregard Stgreat for families or couples...extensive bar and locals favorite
our local craft brewery; don't miss the Optimal Wit
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Port City Brewing Company
3950 Wheeler Aveour local craft brewery; don't miss the Optimal Wit
great craft brews and good food in large open space with fun games for families
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Aslin Beer Company
847 S Pickett Stgreat craft brews and good food in large open space with fun games for families
we are barbecue snobs, but this is the best one Alexandria has to offer
Rocklands Barbeque and Grilling Company- Alexandria Store
25 S Quaker Lnwe are barbecue snobs, but this is the best one Alexandria has to offer
a stone's throw from the property....sit in the outside garden, at least for a drink. you won't regret it
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Taverna Cretekou
818 King Sta stone's throw from the property....sit in the outside garden, at least for a drink. you won't regret it
Live Music
great spot for live music or to watch sports; multiple bars and rooftop deck
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Daniel O'Connell's Irish Restaurant & Bar
112 King Stgreat spot for live music or to watch sports; multiple bars and rooftop deck
literally across the street; great Irish pub with 2 bars and live music
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Murphy's Grand Irish Pub
713 King Stliterally across the street; great Irish pub with 2 bars and live music
named the Best Live Music Venue by Northern Virginia Magazine...the intimate venue is a great spot to indulge your nostalgia with beloved musicians like Arlo Guthrie, Morris Day and Suzanne Vega as well as other famous names like Kevin Bacon (the Bacon Brothers), David Duchovny and Jeff Daniels
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The Birchmere
3701 Mt Vernon Avenamed the Best Live Music Venue by Northern Virginia Magazine...the intimate venue is a great spot to indulge your nostalgia with beloved musicians like Arlo Guthrie, Morris Day and Suzanne Vega as well as other famous names like Kevin Bacon (the Bacon Brothers), David Duchovny and Jeff Daniels
best spot for late night music in Old Town; head to the top floor for 219 Restaurant which also features a cigar bar
Bayou Room
219 King Stbest spot for late night music in Old Town; head to the top floor for 219 Restaurant which also features a cigar bar
Monuments, Memorials, and Attractions: Old Town Alexandria (steps from property)
plenty of fabulous attractions just steps from the property
Freedom House Museum
1315 Duke Streetmunitions factory turned art gallery; a must see on the waterfront
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Torpedo Factory Art Center
105 N Union Stmunitions factory turned art gallery; a must see on the waterfront
since its construction in 1785, the house has served as home to members of the Lee family, enslaved and free African American servants, convalescing Union soldiers, the locally prominent Downham family, and powerful labor leader John L. Lewis
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Lee-Fendall House
614 Oronoco Stsince its construction in 1785, the house has served as home to members of the Lee family, enslaved and free African American servants, convalescing Union soldiers, the locally prominent Downham family, and powerful labor leader John L. Lewis
worship where Washington worshipped; literally across the street
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Christ Church
118 N Washington Stworship where Washington worshipped; literally across the street
memorial and museum, an active Masonic temple, a research library, a cultural space, a community and performing arts center, and an important regional landmark; daily tours
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George Washington Masonic National Memorial
101 Callahan Drmemorial and museum, an active Masonic temple, a research library, a cultural space, a community and performing arts center, and an important regional landmark; daily tours
historic mansion in Alexandria, Virginia, built by Scottish merchant John Carlyle in 1751 to 1752 in the Georgian style.
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Carlyle House
121 N Fairfax Sthistoric mansion in Alexandria, Virginia, built by Scottish merchant John Carlyle in 1751 to 1752 in the Georgian style.
the skinniest historic house in America at just seven feet wide... private residence located at 523 Queen Street, Spite House was built out of spite in 1830 to keep loiterers out of disgruntled owner John Hollensbury’s adjacent alley
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Spite House Alexandria
523 Queen Stthe skinniest historic house in America at just seven feet wide... private residence located at 523 Queen Street, Spite House was built out of spite in 1830 to keep loiterers out of disgruntled owner John Hollensbury’s adjacent alley
Monuments, Memorials, and Attractions: Northern Virginia
Mount Vernon
George Washington's manor & farm; great for families
...if you must; great for families and a half hour drive from property
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Six Flags America
13710 Central Ave...if you must; great for families and a half hour drive from property
Fort Ward is the best preserved of the extensive network of Union forts and batteries known as the Civil War Defenses of Washington
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Fort Ward Park
4301 W Braddock RdFort Ward is the best preserved of the extensive network of Union forts and batteries known as the Civil War Defenses of Washington
1755 Georgian-style mansion was the home of George Mason, author of the Virginia Declaration of Rights and a framer of the U.S. Constitution
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George Mason's Gunston Hall
10709 Gunston Road1755 Georgian-style mansion was the home of George Mason, author of the Virginia Declaration of Rights and a framer of the U.S. Constitution
Playgrounds, Pools & Splash Parks
great little spot to wear the littles out after a long day;
it has a sand box, 2 play areas and a small "climbing wall
Windmill Hill Park
501 S Union Stgreat little spot to wear the littles out after a long day;
it has a sand box, 2 play areas and a small "climbing wall
one of the largest and one of the best playgrounds in Northern Virginia, especially for ages 2-5 years olds.. it's also a friendly place for children with diverse abilities
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Clemyjontri Park
6317 VA-193one of the largest and one of the best playgrounds in Northern Virginia, especially for ages 2-5 years olds.. it's also a friendly place for children with diverse abilities
huge waterpark that includes wave pool, waterslides, splash park and mini golf
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Great Waves Wasserpark
4001 Eisenhower Avehuge waterpark that includes wave pool, waterslides, splash park and mini golf
close to Old Town...2 playgrounds: one has a nautical theme while the other is smaller and more of nets to climb; right on the Potomac
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Jones Point Lighthouse
close to Old Town...2 playgrounds: one has a nautical theme while the other is smaller and more of nets to climb; right on the Potomac
Armory Tot Lot
208 South Royal Streetcute little neighborhood playground with slides and a sandbox