Directions from Avenue, Maryland to Arlington, Virginia
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Pierre Charles L'Enfant
Landmarks – Fort Myer, Virginia
Inscription. Revolutionary Soldier, 1775-1783, Pierre Charles L'Enfant, Engineer, Artist, Soldier, under the direction of George Washington, designed the plan for the Federal City, Major US Engineer Corps 1782, Charter member of the ... More on HMDB
Blake Lane Sidepath
Things To Do – Merrifield, Virginia
This 3 mile trail connects to the Oak Mark Park and Recreation Facility at its north end, along with numerous neighborhoods as well as Oakton High ... More on TrailLink.com
Lee District RECenter
Health Club – Alexandria, Virginia
The best thing about this rec center is the soft room for toddlers (up to age 5)--a narrow but deep room filled with vinyl-covered foam shapes to move around, climb up, tunnel ... More on GoCityKids
Kids Corner Fall Fair
Parks – Washington, Washington DC
about Kids Corner Fall Fair: You don't have to drive to the suburbs for pumpkins and fall fun! Come to the Kids' Corner Fall Fair, right in our neighborhood, on Saturday, October 16th. The event raises money to support the Kids' Corner ... More on GoCityKids
Embassy of the Czech Republic
Landmarks – Washington, Washington DC
about Embassy of the Czech Republic: The Consular Department of the Embassy of the Czech Republic in Washington, DC provides consular services to Czech visitors and US residents of all the states that do not fall within the jurisdictions ... More on GoCityKids
Harry J. Parrish
Landmarks – Manassas, Virginia
Inscription. Harry J. Parrish—The Man. Harry Jacob Parrish was born February 22, 1922 and has made Manassas his lifelong home. He attended Prince William county schools, Virginia Polytechnic Institute, Wofford college, and schools ... More on HMDB
Gap Kids & Baby Gap
Clothing Shopping – Arlington, Virginia
about Gap Kids & Baby Gap: Gap Kids has outlets all over town and offers well-made clothes that are stylish and sturdy. While it can be pricey, the store is ... More on GoCityKids
Lotus Columns
Landmarks – Silver Spring, Maryland
In response to the site, I have focused on creating a series of vertical elements along the curved path. These column/sculptures frame the pathway as one walks along it as well as playing off the ... More on Silverspringdowntown.com
Davliakos Park
Parks – Alexandria, Virginia
The park is kind of hidden from view - take the footpath between the two houses to get there. More on KaBoom.org
Meridian Hill Park
Parks – Washington, Washington DC
There is so much to see that you can not see all of it in one trip or even two. Go in the spring when the c... More on Yahoo! Travel
Additional Area Civil War Sites
Landmarks – Leesburg, Virginia
Inscription. 1. Sugarloaf Mountain: This was the site of a Union Signal Corps station that remained in operation throughout much of the war. 2. White's Ferry: Originally called Conrad's Ferry, this crossing was established in 1817 ... More on HMDB
Mormon Pioneer National Historic Trail
Things To Do – Vienna, Virginia
Led by Brigham Young, roughly 70,000 Mormons traveled along the Mormon Trail from 1846 to 1869 in order to escape religious persecution. The Pioneer Company of 1846-1847 established a route from Nauvoo, Illinois, to Salt Lake City, ... More on recreation.gov
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