Naturally, the biggest draw for the area is the beach. Though there are many hotels and minimal shopping, beachgoers appreciated the ample dining options as well as the various statues along the route. Previous travelers said a walk down Virginia Beach's boardwalk can't be beat. Book a room at The Alexandrian, Autograph Collection on King Street to stay in the heart of the action, or at the Embassy Suites by Hilton Alexandria Old Town for easy access to D.C.'s Metro train system. Top off your day with a drink at a local establishment like Port City Brewing Company, Aslin Beer Co. Take time to enjoy the city's art scene by strolling through rotating public art installations, visiting the Torpedo Factory Art Center (a collection of studios where artists both create and sell their art) or by timing your trip to coincide with an art festival, such as Art on the Avenue in October in the Del Ray neighborhood. History buffs will likely enjoy walking up to the George Washington Masonic National Memorial, exploring the city's Black history along a self-guided walk down Duke Street or wandering the African American Heritage Trail. You'll find everything from high-end clothing stores to thrift stores to specialty shops. Shoppers should wander King Street for its plethora of boutiques. Its location along the Potomac River offers romantic waterside dining options – Vola's Dockside Grill and Chart House earn excellent reviews – as well as a water taxi service that transports visitors from Alexandria to D.C.'s Georgetown neighborhood. The park also accepts America the Beautiful pases.Īlexandria, particularly its Old Town district, has a something for everyone. Shenandoah National Park's entrance fee is $30 per vehicle passes are valid for seven consecutive days. If you plan to stay for a weekend during these seasons, bring your own provisions.
Keep in mind, however, that local restaurants may have limited hours – or be closed entirely – during the late fall and winter. You'll find plenty of lodges and vacation rentals near Shenandoah or you can save some cash and set up a tent in one of the park's campgrounds. The famous trail runs through Shenandoah and park visitors can walk along it for a 2-mile round-trip hike. For an easy hike, stroll along a portion of the Appalachian Trail. Experienced hikers often trek the 9.4-mile Old Rag Circuit, a strenuous trail with rock scrambles that leads to a gorgeous summit overlooking the park. When you're ready to stretch your legs, you'll have more than 500 miles of hiking trails to explore. The 105-mile thoroughfare features plenty of overlooks to admire the scenery. Visitors particularly rave about Skyline Drive, a scenic road that runs through the length of the park. You can reach the park in about two hours from the nation's capital, giving you access to more than 200,000 acres of hiking, waterfalls, wildlife viewing and scenic drives. Tickets: Start at $33.99 for adults $23.99 for children ages 5 through 15 children 4 and younger get in free.Northern Virginia and Washington, D.C., residents often flock to Shenandoah National Park for a mountain getaway. Where: Virginia Beach Convention Center, Exhibit Hall A. “The digital is as real as the physical in many ways, for a lot of people.” The art historian understands why the 3D exhibition has already enticed multitudes to buy tickets. “You can get drawn into the mindset and emotion of what he might have been feeling and it kind of helps you think about how you’re feeling.” “This was a work made at the asylum and it’s a rainy day,” Castro said. The viewer sees slashes of white and blue rain fall over a fenced-in field. Van Gogh painted the landscape in 1889 while a patient at St.-Paul de Mausole, a hospital in the French town of St.-Remy-de-Provence, where he’d sought help for emotional and mental health concerns. “Rain” is the first van Gogh painting Castro ever saw it was on display at the Philadelphia Museum of Art. E-Pilot Evening Edition Home Page Close Menu
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