Mason Neck State Park is located on a peninsula formed by Pohick Bay, Belmont Bay and the Potomac River. In addition to being an active heron rookery, the park attracts several other migrating and non-migrating species of birds, including whistling swans and several species of duck. The park boasts several hundred acres of hardwood forests consisting of oaks, holly, hickory and other species of trees, and several wetland areas. Opportunities for boating, fishing, biking, hiking, and picnicking are all available in the park.

You will find exceptional dishes on this menu from jerk chicken, to gumbo, to crab cakes, to short ribs.

Named Best Ethiopian Food by Northern Virginia Magazine. One of the Washington DC area’s best Ethiopian restaurants that has developed a loyal following since its opening.Meaza’s Ethiopian cuisine offers an outstanding variety of meat and vegetarian dishes from the humble shiro to the complex and intriguing doro wat or doroalecha (chicken stews), garnished with boiled eggs slit at the sides and submerged in the sauce to marinate. This dish is known as the entrée par excellence of the Ethiopian table and holds favor with most people who have tasted it.

Harambee Books & Artworks, an independent bookstore based in Old Town of Alexandria VA, serves the Washington DC metropolitan area with a wide selection of best-selling books, exclusive artworks, and fashionable apparels. We also provide educational resources, reading programs, and community-based events to improve literacy skills and foster parental engagement. Harambee Books & Artworks was conceived to achieve our mission of literacy education as a fundamental human right for all. The company’s philosophy is to empower and educate people by providing quality resources and services. Come and browse our unique selection of books and hard-to-find classic literature by and about people of African descent. HARAMBEE, means “working together” in Swahili.

The Mount Vernon Trail is an 18-mile paved multi-use trail that stretches from George Washington’s Mount Vernon Estate to Theodore Roosevelt Island. It connects with regional trails, including the Potomac Heritage, Custis, Rock Creek, Four Mile Run, and Woodrow Wilson Bridge Trails.

The Mount Vernon Trail winds alongside the Potomac River offering uninterrupted views of Washington, D.C.’s skyline. A run, walk, or cycle along the trail leads to all of the same sites that can be reached by car on the parallel section of the parkway.

The Mount Vernon Trail is open year-round from 6 am to 10 pm. Commuters may use the trail at any time.

Parking is available at every site along the trail except Lady Bird Johnson Park and the Navy-Marine Memorial.

The Mount Vernon Trail is a short ride or walk from the Arlington Cemetery, Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, and Rosslyn Metro stations.

Motorized vehicles, including skateboards, bicycles, scooters, and Segways are not allowed on the Mount Vernon Trail. Persons with disabilities may use motorized wheelchairs on the trail.

For a peaceful hike, a family outing, an exploration of the area’s rich history, or all of the above, the 800-acre Great Falls Park is a can’t miss. Great Falls Park features extraordinary views of the Potomac River and Great Falls, along with 15 miles of hiking trails, and five miles of horseback riding and biking trails. Be sure to add a trip to Great Falls Park to your itinerary as part of your vacation to Fairfax! Whether you’re with family or friends, or simply a local looking to make an exciting and fun day trip, Great Falls has gorgeous scenery, rolling rapids, and miles of nature to explore.

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The name, Della J’s Delectables, was inspired by my mother, Della, who along with my father, Lee, provided the inspiration for everything we do. I added my own modern twist to some of my mother’s favorite recipes and included a few new favorites, thus Della J’s was created.Come and enjoy a taste of pure, simple, delectable home cooked foods. We are certain you will love our food and we look forward to seeing you soon.

Welcome to Brix. Our goal in opening Brix is to offer our Great Falls and neighboring communities a place where you can take your family or meet with your friends for some quality time and good food and drink. We wanted to create an atmosphere where people could gather casually in a sophisticated, yet down to earth locale.

Located in the heart of the Parker-Gray Historic District, the Alexandria Black History Museum documents the contributions of African Americans to Alexandria’s history and culture from 1749 to the present. The building that today houses the Museum was constructed in 1940 as the Robinson Library, the African American community’s first public library. The Watson Reading Room is a non-circulating research repository focusing on issues of African American history and culture. The Museum offers exhibitions, lectures and special events throughout the year.