Fun Stuff
Fun things to do and see in Northern Virginia near Alexandria, Arlington, Fairfax County and Falls Church. Includes parks, shopping, sightseeing, recreation and events.
Eating to go food from Abi’s II
Abi’s II is a family owned restaurant located at 5838 N Kings Hwy. They are inside of the Huntington Station shopping center, next to Huntington Metro.
Abi’s is open Monday through Thursday 11:00am to 10pm, Friday 11:00 am to midnight, Saturday 10:00 am to midnight and Sunday 10am to 10pm. Abi’s II is casual dining establishment that offers a warm atmosphere and a quick to go service.
The menu sports a variety of classic Mexican and Salvadorean dishes. The alcohol served includes domestic and import beers, margaritas and wine. My favorite entree is the homemade pork and cheese pupusas with a side of cabbage and salsa. The mellow pupusa is contrasted in flavor by the crunchy cabbage drenched in hot salsa. This is a filling meal at a good price.
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- Facing Huntington Metro
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- Clear view of the Huntington Station sign
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- Cabbage soaked in hot sauce
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- Bites taken from the pupusa
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- Ready to go
Homes for sale near Huntington Metro
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$115,000 : 2059 Huntington Ave #801, Alexandria0 beds, 1 full bath
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$349,000 : 5929 Williamsburg Rd, Alexandria2 beds, 1 full, 1 part baths
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$318,000 : 5904 Mount Eagle Dr #405, Alexandria2 beds, 2 full baths
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$294,500 : 5902 Mount Eagle Dr #1609, Alexandria2 beds, 2 full baths
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$229,000 : 5903 Mount Eagle Dr #107, Alexandria1 bed, 1 full bath
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The Ballston Common Mall and Indoor Ice Rinks
Ballston Mall
The Ballston Common Mall is located at 4238 Wilson Blvd in Arlington VA 22203, near the Monroe Condominium at North Glebe and Wilson Blvd. The 4 level Ballston Common Mall is structured over 1.3 million square foot of land, providing an array of entertainment, dining and shopping opportunities for everyone.
The Ballston Common Mall is open from Monday to Saturday from 10am to 9pm and Saturday and Sunday from noon to 6pm.
Ballston Common Mall
Shoppers can enjoy the Regal Cinema Movie Theater, Sport & Health Club, Macy’s Cyber Star Services, Comedy Spot, CVS Pharmacy, Bath & Body Works, Radio Shack, Subway, Zara Jewelers and a lot more. The Ballston Common Mall features a 16 unit food court aside from the other restaurants such as Rock Bottom Restaurant and Noodles and Co.
The Kettler Capitals Iceplex can also be found atop the Ballston Public Parking Garage that is connected to the Ballston Common Mall. The Iceplex was opened in November 2006, featuring a 137000 square foot facility having 2 indoor NHL size rinks with 1200 seating. The facility also houses an office space, media facilities and extra space for programs and events. This is the first indoor ice skating rink located inside the Capitol Beltway in Virginia.
The Ballston Common Mall is just 5 miles away from Washington D.C and a few blocks from Ballston Metro Station on the Orange Line. It is also accessible by Metrobus and Arlington Transit. Since the Ballston Common Mall is situated in the heart of the Ballston neighborhood, it blends in well among the upscale residential buildings and complexes as well as other businesses in the District.
Available Homes in the Ballston District
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$365,000 : 1001 Vermont St N #509, Arlington1 bed, 1 full bath
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$339,000 : 1050 Taylor St N #103, Arlington1 bed, 1 full bath
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$639,900 : 1116 Taylor St N #B, Arlington3 beds, 2 full, 1 part baths
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$715,000 : 900 Stafford St N #2625, Arlington3 beds, 2 full, 1 part baths
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$339,000 : 1127 Stuart St N #8, Arlington1 bed, 1 full bath
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Dyke’s Marsh Wildlife Preserve
This amazing wildlife preserve is quite the jewel in the George Washington Memorial Parkway area. Along the Potomac River the Dyke’s Marsh consist of approximately 485 acres. This preserve is one of the largest in the area. It is a wonderful place for photographers, hikers, and lovers of nature. Touring the marsh can produce encounters with the abundance of wildlife in the area. Some of the residents of the marsh include muskrats, bats, frogs, red fox, and grey squirrels. There are plenty of plant species as well. Fishing is also available in select areas. This system is a very fragile, yet remarkable area.
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$265,000 : 1400 Belle View Blvd #B-2, Alexandria2 beds, 1 full bath
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$214,900 : 6708 Wakefield Dr W #A2, Alexandria2 beds, 1 full bath
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$270,000 : 1100 Belle View Blvd #A1, Alexandria3 beds, 1 full bath
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$171,000 : 1411 Belle View Blvd #A2, Alexandria1 bed, 1 full bath
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$244,900 : 6628 Wakefield Dr #B1, Alexandria2 beds, 1 full bath
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The Excitement of Cameron Run Regional Park
For a great day of fun for the whole family, Cameron Run Regional Park is the optimum choice. Located at 4001 Eisenhower Parking in Alexandria, Virginia. Cameron Run is full of activities such as fishing, swimming, batting cages, miniature golf, with the Great Waves Water Park with plenty of areas for a picnic. Catering is also available for certain events.
This beautiful area is convenient to condos, shopping, dining and night entertainment with beautiful views.
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$219,900 : 6300 Stevenson Ave #810, Alexandria2 beds, 2 full baths
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$365,000 : 5100 Donovan Dr #101, Alexandria2 beds, 2 full, 1 part baths
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$469,900 : 400 Cameron Station Blvd #114, Alexandria3 beds, 2 full baths
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$539,000 : 157 Martin Ln, Alexandria3 beds, 2 full, 1 part baths
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$374,555 : 1005 Van Dorn St N, Alexandria3 beds, 2 full, 2 part baths
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The Falls Church Memorial Day Parade and Festival 2011
Falls Church will be celebrating Memorial Day with an all day festival and a community parade. Pony rides, amusement rides, arts and crafts booths, food and live entertainment will be offered during the festival.
The parade will take place at the Falls Church Community Center at 2223 Little Falls Street and the schedule of activities will be as follows:
- 9am: Don Be3yer Volvo 3K Fun Run
- 10am to 2pm: Tours of 163 Year Old Cherry Hill Farmhouse
- 11am: Veterans Ceremony at Veterans Memorial
- 2pm: Memorial Day Parade
2011 marks the second 30th Annual Memorial Day Parade and Festival. The tradition was begun in 1951, but due to the gas crisis in 1981, the City Council had to hold the festival without a parade. In 1982, the parade was back and was named the First Annual Parade and Festival by the organizers. Since then, the Memorial Day Parade and Festival was consistently held every year.
The 30th Annual Celebrate Fairfax! Festival 2011
An array of concerts, family oriented programs, science and green living activities, history, fireworks display and carnival rides can be anticipated at the 30th Annual Celebrate Fairfax! Festival 2011, while over 90 concerts are to be presented on 7 stages. Over 400 exhibitors, food vendors and crafters are also included in the event, along with a petting zoo and interactive SciTech center.
Gate Admission:
- Adults (11 years of age and up): $12
- Youth (3 to 10 years of age): $5
- Seniors & Military: $10
- Children (2 years of age and under): FREE
30th Annual Celebrate Fairfax! Festival 2011 Event Information:
Each event day will feature 3 main bands, aside from the other bands that will be performing:
Friday – Third Eye Blind
Saturday – The Bangles
Sunday – The Legwarmers
Other musical entertainment where other bands will be presented:
- Cox Rocks! Stage
- Starr Hill Music Showcase
- Fairfax Corner Music and Dance Stage
- Busch Gardens’ Children’s Stage
- Ontap Craft Beer Garden & Silent Disco
- Fairfax County Karaoke Championship
Other Programs to take place during the event:
- Carnival and KidWay MidWay
- ExxonMobil Children’s Avenue
- Greenology: The Science of Green Living
- Festival Foods
- History Hill
- Lord and Lady Fairfax Honorees
- Special Guest Program
- Support the Troops
- Trackless Train
31st Old Town Arts and Crafts Festival and Volunteer Fair
As American Style magazine had ranked Alexandria to be the nation’s 3rd best Arts Destination of all mid size cities, BusinessWeek has added Alexandria and the Arlington area to be in the top 10 places where anyone can start over with a renewed career.
This is featured with various musicians, nonprofit agencies and artists and food vendors that will be coming together at the Market Square at 301 King Street in Alexandria VA 22314, to present the Old Town Arts & Crafts Festival and Volunteer Fair to offer Alexandria’s best to everyone. The event will be featuring end of school teacher gifts, elections of unique pieces suitable for collectibles, Father’s Day gifts, hostess gifts and 8 new places where you can volunteer your time with musical entertainment.
Visit the 31st Old Town Arts and Crafts Festival and Volunteer Fair on:
- June 18, 2011 (Saturday): 1pm to 6pm
- June 19, 2011 (Sunday): 10am to 5pm
Celebrating Memorial Day in the Memory of Captain Rocky Versace and Alexandria’s 67 Vietnam War Fallen Heroes
- What:Memorial Day
- When:June 30 2011
- Where:Captain Rocky Versace Plaza and Vietnam Veterans’ Memorial at Mount Vernon Recreation Center, 2701 Commonwealth Avenue in Alexandria VA 22305
Admission is free and you may contact 703 746 5556 for more information.
The Del Ray community will be honoring Alexandria’s 67 Vietnam War Fallen Heroes at a Memorial Day Ceremony. This is in memory of posthumous Medal of Honor recipient Captain Rocky Versace and other 66 men who gave up their lives in service for the freedom and liberty of our loved country.
About Captain Rocky Versace
Captain Rocky Versace “Humbert Roque Versace” was born in Honolulu, Hawaii on July 2, 1937 of Puerto Rican-Italian descent. He grew up in Alexandria VA and was educated at Gonzaga College High School in Washington DC and Norfolk Catholic High School. Captain Rocky Versace joined the Armed Forces in Norfolk VA and followed his father’s footsteps by entering the United States Military Academy West Point.
Captain Rocky Versace began his duty on May 12, 1962 in the Republic of Vietnam as an Intelligence advisor. He has volunteered for an extension in May 1963 with the aim to attend seminary at the end of his service and join Catholic priesthood so he could return to Vietnam as a missionary to help orphans, but with only 2 weeks left of his tour acting as an Intelligence advisor, Captain Rocky Versace was captured along with Lieutenant Nick Rowe and Sergeant Dan Pitzer. He has attempted escaped 4 times, insulted the Viet Cong at indoctrination sessions and cited the Geneva Convention treaty continuously. Eventually the Viet Cong separated Captain Rocky Versace from the other prisoners placing him in leg irons and gags in an isolation box. The last thing the prisoners heard his voice; he was singing at the top of his voice “God Bless America.”
The Liberation Radio of North Vietnam announced Captain Rocky Versace’s execution on September 26, 1965. Although his remains were never recovered, a headstone was placed at Arlington National Cemetery above an empty grave. Captain Rocky Versace’s name “Humbert R. Versace” is inscribed on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial (Panel 01E, Row 033).
On July 6, 2002, the Rocky Versace Plaza was constructed in Alexandria VA in honor of Captain Rocky Versace along with a statue of him that was made through the donation of $125,000 from the people of Alexandria VA
On July 8, 2002, Captain Rocky Versace was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor by President George W. Bush for his heroism at the White House East Room. This was the first time an Army Prisoner of War was awarded the nation’s highest honor for his patriotism in captivity
Captain Rocky Versace was inducted into the Pentagon Hall of Heroes on July 9, 2002, by the Secretary of the Army Thomas E. White and Army Chief of Staff General Eric K. Shins
The Torpedo Factory Neighborhood
The Torpedo Factory Art Center in Old Town Alexandria
Situated at the Potomac River waterfront of Alexandria, the Torpedo Factory attracts over 500000 visitors with its 82 artists’ studios, 6 galleries, 2 workshops and the Alexandria Archaeology Museum. Visitors can stroll along the waterfront, have a picnic on the dock behind the art center or shop and dine at nearby historic streets in the many fine shops and restaurants. Over 165 artists feature their artwork of paintings, ceramics, photography, printmaking, sculpture, stained glass, fiber and jewelry.
Torpedo Factory Tulips
What to find at Torpedo Factory Art Center:
- Target Gallery – National and international exhibit
- Scope Gallery – Ceramics
- The Art League Gallery
- Potomac Finer Arts Gallery
- Enamelists Gallery
- Multiple Exposures Gallery – Photography
- Fiberworks Workshop
- Printmakers, Inc Workshop
- Discover Graphics Atelier, Inc
- The Art League School
- The Alexandria Archaeology Museum
The Torpedo Factory Condominiums can be found between N. Union Street and Lee Street, just a block away from the Waterfront and the shopping opportunities of King Street. These condominiums feature architectural designs, well landscaped grounds and brick walkways that have the traditional Old Town feel. The Torpedo Factory Condominiums is located at 102 North Union Street in Alexandria VA 22314.
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$595,000 : 115 Lee St N #Bh-305, Alexandria2 beds, 2 full baths
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$450,000 : 125 Lee St N #Dh-406, Alexandria1 bed, 1 full, 1 part baths
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