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BALLSTON QUARTER, ARLINGTON
WORKHOUSE ARTS CENTER, FAIRFAX COUNTY
KING STREET PEDESTRIAN BLOCK, ALEXANDRIA
that is home to (pause for dramatic effect) a Biergarten, public art, an amphitheatre and even 18 holes of mini golf, all situated 11 stories above Capital One Hall, a venue that draws in nationally renowned concerts and Broadway plays. Say no more.
WELCOME TO HORSE COUNTRY!
Ready for some vino yet? With 50 vineyards, Loudoun County is known as D.C.’s Wine Country. But with Appalachian Trail access, pro sports, vintage shopping in historic towns and a thriving equestrian scene, Loudoun offers more than meets the ... palate. Loudoun lures some of the world’s top riders to international horse trials at Morven Park. Come springtime, folks can attend sidesaddle races or catch the Middleburg Spring Races in the historic town of Middleburg—the nation’s horse and hunt hub—and visit the National Sporting Library and Museum for equestrian art and literature year-round. For summer fun, watch Polo in the Park while sipping a crisp Loudoun viognier.
FLORAL FESTIVALS AND OUTDOOR ADVENTURES APLENTY
Before hopping back on the road, make your final stop in Prince William County, full of storied battlefields, ample places to hike and explore the great outdoors and some of the area’s top craft breweries. Prince William blossoms in the spring when you can enjoy outdoor concerts at Jiffy Lube Live, pick tulips and sunflowers during the Fes- tival of Spring at Burnside Farms (a personal favourite) and reel in a catch at Lake Ridge Marina or Locust Shade Park.
Between embracing the great outdoors at the Potomac River water- front, hiking trails or relishing scenic wineries, and immersing yourself in the region’s history and culture, you’re bound to feel the magic of Northern Virginia the second you step foot there ... and start planning for your return. DS
DID YOU KNOW?
Travelling to Northern Virginia by plane is easy with non-stop hour-long flights into two main airports serving the Wash- ington, D.C., area, located right there in Northern Virginia: Washington Dulles International Airport and Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport.
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JIFFY LUBE LIVE, PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY