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.

Men’s shoes and custom jewelry for men, women, and kids

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.

With its sun-drenched veranda and enclosed patio with stunning views of the Virginia countryside through floor-to-ceiling windows, 1799 is one of the most romantic restaurants in Charlottesville VA.

 

Whether on summer break or a family vacation, there are gallons of things to do at Water Country USA, Virginia’s largest water park. With twists and turns and epic drops, our water slides make it the best place to cool off this summer, and there’s tons of fun for your little ones, too, with themed play areas, child-sized water slides and splash pads.

Enjoy the luxury of a reserved lounger or cabana, cool off with a frozen beverage or the relaxation of our lazy river. Water Country USA brings the beach vibe and a resort-like atmosphere to you all in one place.

Water Country USA opens May 11 for the 2024 season. For more information, visit www.watercountryusa.com or call (757) 229-4386.

Where the Atlantic Ocean and the Chesapeake Bay meet, Virginia Beach promises visitors a unique chance to “Live the Life.” With pristine natural wonders, freshly caught seafood, just-picked local ingredients, a vibrant downtown district and three distinct beach experiences, Virginia Beach provides appeal for all visitors, while consistently ranking it among the country’s best beach destinations.

The Resort Beach is where Virginia Beach reveals its outgoing nature, with a park-like atmosphere that goes on for miles, lined with hotels, restaurants, beach playgrounds, retail shops, attractions as well as the iconic three-mile boardwalk.

For beach-goers looking for kinder, gentler waves, refuge can be found along the scenic Chesapeake Bay Beach, providing ideal waters for swimming in the surf, where visitors will find paddle boarding, kayaking, sand-castle building, volleyball and more.

For a more secluded environment, Sandbridge Beach provides sheer serenity for visitors staying in breathtaking ocean-view rental homes or condominiums, truly experiencing an island-like environment in which to unwind.