Activities
Amusements and seasonal activities in and around Northern Virginia.
The Many Faces of The Lyceum
Lyceum in Old Town Alexandria
The Lyceum in Alexandria has had many faces through the years. Built in 1839, The Lyceum was founded by several men who merged with the Alexandria Library Company. First, the historical site was a cultural center. Then, when the Civil War came to the area The Lyceum was used as a hospital for Union Soldiers. After the war ended the site became a private home, office space and a Bicentennial Center through the years. Now, it is a museum also used for different events in the area.
For more information please contact:
The Lyceum
201 S.Washington Street
Alexandria, Virginia 22314
703-838-4994
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$859,900 : 712 Hawkins Way, Alexandria4 beds, 3 full, 1 part baths
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Family and Sports Recreation at Jennie Dean Park
Offering facilities for the entire family, Jennie Dean Park is a part of the Arlington County Parks System situated near Shirlington.
Facilities at Jennie Dean Park:
Jennie Dean Park
- Picnic Shelter
- Picnic Tables
- Charcoal Grills
- Restrooms
- Water Fountains
- Kids Playground
- 2 Baseball Fields
- 2 Lighted Tennis Courts
- 1 Lighted Basketball Court
- Open Green Sports Space
The picnic shelter can also be reserved for special events while an adult and a youth lighted baseball field is available with permits. Both fields have a dirt infield, dugout and bleachers.
Jennie Dean Park
3630, 27th St S.
Arlington, Virginia 22206
Facilities at the Mount Vernon RECenter
Mount Vernon RECenter
2017 Belle View Road
Alexandria, Virginia
Contact Number: 703 768 3224
The Mount Vernon RECenter offers its community with an array of activities with its well furnished facilities. It is situated at the intersection of Fort Hunt Road and Belle View Boulevard.
There is a heated indoor pool, sauna, and diving platforms.
Facilities at Mount Vernon RECenter:
- 25 Meter Heated Indoor Pool
- Poolside Spa
- Beach Area with Play Features
- Locker Rooms
- Showers
- Saunas
- Fitness Center Furnished with Cybex VR2 Equipment
- Pro Shop
- Dance Room
- Multi-Purpose Room
- 200 Foot by 85 Foot Indoor Ice Arena.
The Rec Center has year round ice skating and ice hockey.
The Mount Vernon RECenter facility schedule is from Monday to Thursday 6am to 9pm, Friday 6am to 7pm, Saturday 7am to 7pm and Sunday 8am to 6pm. The pool area is open at the same time for Monday to Thursday and Friday, except Saturday when it is open from 8am to 7pm and Sunday 9am to 6pm.
The County also offers the use of indoor pools at Lee District Rec Center and George Washington Rec Center. Fort a more updated list of swimming activities and other pool facilities, please visit the Alexandria Masters Swim Club.
No. Virginia and Tourism – Perfect Together?
When was the last time you were a tourist in your own backyard?
Most residents of Fairfax County and the northern Virginia area think they live in the shadow of Washington DC tourism. Who can compete with attractions such as the White House, the Capitol, the historical monuments and the Smithsonian museums?
But a closer look at Northern Virginia makes one realize how much there is to see before trekking into DC.
Start with a trip to George Washington’s Mount Vernon Estate and Gardens in Mount Vernon, VA. Open year round (including Christmas), Mount Vernon includes a restaurant, food court and shop, all recently renovated,
Fairfax County is home to Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts, the nation’s only national park dedicated to the performing arts. Wolf Trap, with indoor and outdoor concert venues, is in Vienna, just off the Dulles Toll Road about halfway between downtown Washington and Dulles Airport.
When the Smithsonian ran out of room at its DC based National Air and Space Museum, it built a beautiful extension in Chantilly, VA. The Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center displays the Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird, Boeing B-29 Superfortress Enola Gay and the Space Shuttle Enterprise among others. There is also an Airbus IMAC Theater.
Nature lovers can visit Great Falls National Park for its hiking trails and beautiful views. Like Wolf Trap, it, too, is run by the National Park Service.
History, adventure, the theater and a hike? Sounds like a great vacation is just around the corner.
Lloyd House in Old Town Alexandria
Lloyd House
The Lloyd house is a historic building in Alexandria, VA. It was built in the late 18th century Georgian architectural style by a prominent entrepreneur named John Wise in 1796-1797. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places on July 12, 1976. It was a very popular house for people with high statuses. George Washington once visited it, and later it was sold to Jacob Hoffman who eventually became Mayor of Alexandria. Over the next decade it was sold a couple times, the last buyer was John Lloyd whose wife was the cousin of Robert E. Lee. The Lloyd family owned the house for the next 100 years until it fell into ruin in the 1940′s and 1950′s. It was later bought buy a businessman from Wyoming who financed the renovation for it. Then in 1968, after it was fully restored it was sold to the government of Alexandria.
The Lloyd house is currently the Administrative Headquarters for the office of Historic Alexandria. Which is a department of the city of alexandria, dedicated to the preservation and collection of historic sites. Many events take place at the Lloyd House, including weddings, rehearsal dinners, fund-raisers, and workshops.
Facilities Coordinator
Lloyd House
220 N. Washington Street
Alexandria, VA 22314
(703) 838-4554
For any of your Real Estate needs around Alexandria feel free to contact Will Nesbitt of Condo Alexandria.
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$325,000 : 5307 Avalon Pl, Alexandria3 beds, 2 full, 1 part baths
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$1,325,000 : 6026 Edgewood Ter, Alexandria4 beds, 3 full, 1 part baths
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$429,000 : 5322 Buxton Ct, Alexandria3 beds, 2 full, 2 part baths
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Defend Yourself at Charlie Lee Karate in Northern Virginia
Located in Herndon’s Clock tower plaza (2465 Centreville Rd Ste J10 Herndon, VA 20171) Charlie Lee Karate/Tea Kwon Do is an institution that teaches the art of fitness and self defense. The owner and head instructer, Mr. Boccagno, has worked hard to make Charlie Lee a good school for both children and adults. The professionally trained staff works hard with both new comers and and experienced fighters to help them achieve a new level of self defense and personal fitness.
Mr. Boccagno leading students through forms
Mr. Boccagno took personal training courses at Penn State and has been involved in Tae Kwon Do for most of his life. As an 8th degree black belt he is considered a true Martial Arts master. This combined with a his degree in personal training makes him a great teacher for anyone who is interested in martial arts. He himself has trained many of his staff over the years including Michael Johnson who is currently a 1st degree black belt and is enrolled in George Mason College studying to become a personal trainer. Both Mr. Boccagno and his staff have competed in and won many local, national, and international tournaments. These accomplished staff members have helped the most beginner of martial artists to overcome challenges and achieve the same goals in their own futures.
There are a variety of programes available for anyone who is interested in attending Charlie Lee. The first few lessons can be incredibly cheap, or even free when there are special deals on their website (http://www.charlieleekarate.net/index.html). They give you your first few lessons at such a low price so that you can see if you enjoy the program without having to make a commitment first. Such programs include a Black Belt Training program, for those interested in eventually becoming a master, and a personal training program, for those who are interested more in the fitness side of martial arts and personal training.
The Charlie Lee dojo is about changing more than just your physical abilities and skills. They teach you such values as respect and patience, self-confidence and self esteem, focus and concentration, a positive-attitude and manners, a strong work ethic, and leadership. Children who go there have more confidence at school and at after school activities. They have shown in increase in good grades, attitudes, and productivity for both their personal and social lives.
As well as the many mental and emotional benefits it gives you, Charlie Lee does teach you and help you with many physical trials as well. They help you to improve on your physical strength, endurance, coordination, balance, and flexibility. They teach you and help you through specialized drills and instructions as well as the occasional sparring between students in protective gear. As far as overall physical benifits go you can experience a total body work out that helps develop physical strength, endurance, flexibility and coordination. As well as achieve weight control, manage stress and reduce tension, learn practical and effective methods for self-defense that work in real-life situations, and reduce the risk of disease or injury with improved physical conditioning.
If you are living in Northern Virginia and you are looking for a good Dojo with a good community of students and employees, then Charlie Lee Karate is the place for you.
Using Bo staffs
Two students sparring
Mr. Boccagno leading children in forms
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Exciting Events at Tyson’s Galleria
Tyson’s Galleria located in McLean Virginia offers a great array of shops for many guests and shoppers. What many neglect to realize is that the Galleria is also a venue for many fashion events. Many designers choose to showcase their collections at the mall. This year Nicole Miller is presenting a Bridal Trunk Show at the lower level of the mall. Neiman Marcus also displays Spring Collections for visitors to view. 
Last year, the mall invited celebrity stylist Tim Gunn for a fashion show using a mixture of the clothing and styles found in Tyson’s itself. Picture below is Tim with his assistant.
The Ritz-Carlton located in Tyson’s Center II offers many events for adults and children as well. Ever Wednesday through Sunday the hotel offers afternoon tea and on Wednesdays it offers “Wine’d Down Wednesday” at it’s Bar and Lounge. This event includes samples from Sommelier Vincent Feraud. The fresh market seafood station has a mix and match selection of jumbo shrimp, crab claws, and fresh Louisiana oysters. On Thursdays, the Ritz offers sushi with an expert chef who specializes in savory maki, sashimi, and seafood rolls. Jazz Fridays at the Ritz features live entertainment by the Christopher Linman Jazz ensemble and is a great easy going event in a warm and relaxed place.
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Every Anime Lover’s Fantasy: Otakon Convention for the Otaku Generation
Otakon is an annual Anime convention hosted in Baltimore, Maryland. Only about an hour for Northern Virginia, it is a great event for those seeking fun during the summer. This Asian pop culture convention is on July 29- 31 every year at the Baltimore Convention Center. 
Homages include those to Astroboy, Yu-gi-oh, Spirited Away, Pokemon, and the Nintendo crew.
Otakon is known as the “Convention of Otaku Generation” and is one of the most lucrative events that draw in tourist all across the nation. Northern Virginians enjoy local access to the convention. One of the main spectacles of the convention are the attendants themselves; guests usually ornament themselves with intricate costumes from their favorite mangas, shows, and fan series.
Activities at the convention include a fashion show, game show, manga library, masquerade, modeling contest, panels, workshops, and video game exclusives. Otakon usually offers one entire room for pre-released video games and competitions. Workshops are great for those looking to pursue careers in drawing anime or voicing anime characters. Some idiosyncratic events at the convention include a karoake contest open to the public and an unofficial costume contest.
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$288,000 : 1301 Arlington Ridge Rd S #401, Arlington1 bed, 1 full bath
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$369,900 : 7428 Erska Woods Ct, Springfield4 beds, 3 full, 1 part baths
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D.C.’s Classic Music Venue: The 9:30 Club
Located on 815 V Street NW Washington DC, the 9:30 Club is a popular venue for musicians, comedians, bands, and performers of all kinds to show off their talent.
Local and famous bands alike call the 9:30 club their home; whether it is the Northern Virginia Battle of the Bands or major bands such as Hawthorne Heights, the stage is shared with reverence for DC. For show-goers, the venue is a standing room floor with a top tier balcony.
The club also has good security measures meaning that your belongings will be searched and IDs will be necessary for those purchasing alcohol. There is a seasonal coat check for $2 an item but during the warmer seasons, there will not be a place to store items. Smoking is not allowed inside (DC has mandated an indoor smoking ban) but smokers will usually be allowed reentry.
The 9:30 Club can be accessed through the Green Line U St/ African American Civil War Memorial/Cardozo Station Metro stop. Parking is $12 pre-order and is $15 the night of the event.
