High tea is more than just an excuse to stop your day for a snack. It's a cultural activity that the earliest Americans borrowed from the British. This included Martha and George Washington, who often enjoyed their tea together at Mount Vernon. Come to Tea with Lady Washington at the Mount Vernon Inn Restaurant to […]
A few days after Valentine's Day, Alexandrians have another reason to celebrate: the birthday of the first President of the United States. The George Washington Birthday Parade will take over Old Town Alexandria starting at 1 p.m. on Monday, February 19th — what most Americans know as President's Day. Come out to honor the man […]
When a typical happy hour or night of bowling sounds boring, Topgolf Alexandria presents a fun, active alternative. If you haven't played Topgolf yet, allow us to give you a quick crash course. Topgolf is essentially a driving range, jazzed up with wait service and pub tables at every bay as well as an electronic […]
If you really want to show that special someone you care this Valentine's Day, then skip the generic chocolate assortment from a cookie-cutter chain store and head to a local shop where sweets are crafted by hand, Fleurir Chocolates. A pair of cocoa enthusiasts with ample amounts of culinary training lead the chocolate-making endeavors. They […]
You don't actually have to leave the DC metropolitan area to experience extreme sports, thanks to the globe-trotting world tour of the Banff Mountain Film Festival. Based in the Canadian Rocky Mountains of Alberta, the film festival showcases pieces of cinema that transport guests around the world through the eyes of adventurous athletes. The Banff […]
Each year, Fair Winds Brewing Company teams up its master brewer Charlie Buettner with a local chef to create the perfect combos of brews and bites. This year, Charle will collaborate with Justus Frank, the executive chef at Live Oak Restaurant, for the Fair Winds Beer and Cheese Pairing on Thursday, January 11th from 6 […]
New District Brewing Company (NDBC) was among the very first production breweries to pop up in Arlington in nearly a century, so it should come as no surprise that the brewpub is highly prized in the community. Each year, to celebrate its birthday, it hosts the NDBC Anniversary Bottle Release Event. On Saturday, January 6th, […]
When the clock strikes midnight on January 1, 2018, where will you be? Curled up on the couch at home? Tucked away in a dark bar? Or out in the streets of Alexandria, cheering with hundreds of other revelers as fireworks splash across the sky? Come to First Night Alexandria with your family or a […]
Today, the Waterskiing Santa Claus is a local holiday icon. But 30 years ago, he was the result of a dare. In 1986, a group of friends started joking about dressing up in a Santa suit and waterskiing along the Potomac on Christmas Eve. The joke escalated into a dare, and they drew straws. When […]
Alexandria is a historic city, so it makes sense to experience it washed in the flickering light of candles, just as its residents would have many years ago. This time of year, the city of Alexandria hosts a day of Old Town Candlelight Tours, inviting guests to explore town the old-timey way. The self-paced tours […]