Suggestions for Landmarks and Outdoors near Alexandria

Shayne R. • November 25, 2013Awesome dog park, volleyball and a great water view. Shops and restaurants a few blocks away. Lovely place to spend an afternoon.

Dave L. • August 24, 2019The awesome staff and friendly service and helpful as well as super awesome

Nicole L. • June 18, 2012Great food (tilapia), great views and great service at the chart house!

jeyo • December 14, 2015This is such a quiet, peaceful little park. At the end of a great date night, this is such a romantic spot.

Rosie H. • July 27, 2015Very scenic trail with water, statues, parks and historic buildings along the way. Also very clean

Mischa J. • June 7, 2018Great park for pretty much anything. I walk my dog, fly kites, see history, and so much more. They have basketball courts too. I wish they had lights because the park does not close until 10pm

Cristina H. • July 2, 2014Awesome park for small kids, since it's gated.

Dave L. • August 24, 2019The historic history is certainly pretty awesome By The Way.

TJ • August 5, 2013A great place to run or cycle

Paula D. • May 5, 2012The basketball court is great for learning how to ride a bike :)

Markus T. • November 20, 2015A great spot to sit and relax! Lots of history surrounding! Very photogenic surrounding. Capital Bikeshare nearby. Many nice restaurants right across the street. Farmers market on the weekend.

Leo C. • April 25, 2013One of General Braddock’s abandoned cannons, he was commander-in-chief of the 13 colonies during the French and Indian War. http://delray.patch.com/articles/overlooked-braddock-s-cannon#photo-8917482

Regi C. • May 19, 2017Interesting house in Alexandria. Cute and historic 🌳🌴

Tom M. • May 8, 2017Great view of Alexandria/DC from the observation deck up top. I'm not into the fraternity thing but interesting to see a private side of Washington nonetheless

Deb T. • September 10, 2013Ask for a tour by Richard, excellent guide & great storyteller!

Leetarvous F. • May 2, 2013Love this trail... its very challenging and the scenery is beautiful

Maggie M. • September 24, 2022This is actually kind of a cool spot. They do all kinds of community events here. Lots of fun free stuff if you just watch the calendar…

Maggie M. • February 11, 2023About 6 miles from Mount Vernon.

Sam L. • October 5, 2014Oft overlooked little gem of a spot to relax on a nice day. Watch the boats, planes, and fish swim by and zen out.

invenTIFF • May 5, 2013Very peaceful, the sound of the water craahing on the rocks and the view is beautiful

Lukas Z. • December 26, 2015Its a big litter box for dogs...pretty nasty.

Bjorn E. • May 20, 2012Did a superuser just combine Mile Markers 3, 5, 6.5 and 7 into one location? That doesn't seem helpful.

Kathryn E. • May 4, 2012Everyone should thank my Mom for this great spot on King Street!

Don q. • July 20, 2013The path is 1/4 mile - happy trails.

Erin R. • May 23, 2016Great for an evening walk 😊 and a good place to run into canine friends. Quiet.

Kris • August 20, 2017Stunning, especially at night

Sandy F. • November 24, 2013It feels great to be above all those cars zipping by, both north and south. It leaves me feeling oddly superior.