Barrister Square Guidebook

Jennifer
Barrister Square Guidebook

Monuments, Memorials, and Historical Attractions: Washington DC

beautiful spot to view the cherry blossoms, take a picnic, or do some paddle boating
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Thomas Jefferson Memorial Bookstore
16 E Basin Dr SW
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beautiful spot to view the cherry blossoms, take a picnic, or do some paddle boating
visit at night and take a stroll around the nearby Vietnam and Korean War memorials; walk past the Reflecting Pool to the Washington Monument
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리플렉팅 풀
2 Lincoln Memorial Cir NW
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visit at night and take a stroll around the nearby Vietnam and Korean War memorials; walk past the Reflecting Pool to the Washington Monument
all Smithsonian museums are free to the public; this is a great one for kids
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국립 항공우주 박물관
600 Independence Ave SW
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all Smithsonian museums are free to the public; this is a great one for kids
rotating exhibits and award-winning exhibit for children 8 and older...Remember the Children: Daniel’s Story is the Museum’s primary exhibition program for young people and their families. The exhibition tells the story of one family’s experiences during the Holocaust from the perspective of a boy growing up in Nazi Germany.
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미국홀로코스트기념박물관
100 Raoul Wallenberg Pl SW
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rotating exhibits and award-winning exhibit for children 8 and older...Remember the Children: Daniel’s Story is the Museum’s primary exhibition program for young people and their families. The exhibition tells the story of one family’s experiences during the Holocaust from the perspective of a boy growing up in Nazi Germany.
houses a massive collection of all things American — from the original Star-Spangled Banner to the Nintendo Game Boy.
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국립 미국사 박물관
1300 Constitution Ave. NW
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houses a massive collection of all things American — from the original Star-Spangled Banner to the Nintendo Game Boy.
site of U.S. President Abraham Lincoln’s assassination that took place on 14 April 1865; he theatre is wonderfully preserved and looks very much the way it did that fateful night including the President’s Box, where the assassination occurred, which is still decorated just as it was in 1865.
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포드 극장
511 10th St NW
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site of U.S. President Abraham Lincoln’s assassination that took place on 14 April 1865; he theatre is wonderfully preserved and looks very much the way it did that fateful night including the President’s Box, where the assassination occurred, which is still decorated just as it was in 1865.
with interactive exhibitions and installations, the foremost collection of spy artifacts in the world, and first-person accounts from top intelligence officers and experts...adults and children alike can step into the shoes of a spy and test their skills!
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국제스파이박물관
700 L'Enfant Plaza SW
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with interactive exhibitions and installations, the foremost collection of spy artifacts in the world, and first-person accounts from top intelligence officers and experts...adults and children alike can step into the shoes of a spy and test their skills!
a huge park within the city...enjoy hiking, biking, horse back riding, and picnics
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록크릭공원
3545 Williamsburg Ln NW
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a huge park within the city...enjoy hiking, biking, horse back riding, and picnics

Food Scene

Restaurants are often packed, so best to make a reservation
dine where Washington did
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Gadsby's Tavern
138 N Royal St
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dine where Washington did
located in the charming neighborhood of Del Ray, this was a popular spot for the Obama family
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The Dairy Godmother
2310 Mt Vernon Ave
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located in the charming neighborhood of Del Ray, this was a popular spot for the Obama family
great indoor/outdoor space with local seafood; outdoor bar and live music on occasion
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Augie's Mussel House and Beer Garden
1106 King St
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great indoor/outdoor space with local seafood; outdoor bar and live music on occasion
one of our favorite Italian restaurants; indoor and outdoor seating in King Street pedestrian zone
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Landini Brothers Restaurant
115 King St
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one of our favorite Italian restaurants; indoor and outdoor seating in King Street pedestrian zone
beautiful bar on the water with great tapas and amazing views
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BARCA Pier & Wine Bar
2 Pioneer Mill Way
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beautiful bar on the water with great tapas and amazing views
great for families; one of our favorite spots for brunch
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Chadwicks
203 Strand St
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great for families; one of our favorite spots for brunch
where the locals go for coffee
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Misha's
917 King St
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where the locals go for coffee
some of the best local homemade pasta around; in the beautiful King Street pedestrian zone
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Mia's Italian Kitchen
100 King Street
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some of the best local homemade pasta around; in the beautiful King Street pedestrian zone
fine dining with sweeping view of the Potomac...features wood-fired prime steaks, fresh seafood and vegetarian fare
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Ada’s on the River
3 Pioneer Mill Way
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fine dining with sweeping view of the Potomac...features wood-fired prime steaks, fresh seafood and vegetarian fare
where the locals get their ice cream
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Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams
1925 14th St NW
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where the locals get their ice cream
one of the best kept secrets; outstanding cocktails at this local speakeasy
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Captain Gregory's
804 N Henry St
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one of the best kept secrets; outstanding cocktails at this local speakeasy
as the nation’s longest continually operating farmers’ markets in one site, the Old Town Farmers’ Market bustles in the shadow of City Hall every Saturday morning
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올드 타운 팜머스 마켓
301 King St
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as the nation’s longest continually operating farmers’ markets in one site, the Old Town Farmers’ Market bustles in the shadow of City Hall every Saturday morning
upscale diner with the best brunch around
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The Executive Diner
1400 Duke St
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upscale diner with the best brunch around
an American tavern located in an 1800s feed house located steps from the waterfront; 2 bars on 2 levels and outdoor dining as well
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Virtue Feed & Grain
106 S Union St
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an American tavern located in an 1800s feed house located steps from the waterfront; 2 bars on 2 levels and outdoor dining as well
great for families or couples...extensive bar and locals favorite
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Clyde's at Mark Center
1700 N Beauregard St
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great for families or couples...extensive bar and locals favorite
our local craft brewery; don't miss the Optimal Wit
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Port City Brewing Company
3950 Wheeler Ave
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our local craft brewery; don't miss the Optimal Wit
great craft brews and good food in large open space with fun games for families
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Aslin Beer Company
847 S Pickett St
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great craft brews and good food in large open space with fun games for families
we are barbecue snobs, but this is the best one Alexandria has to offer
Rocklands Barbeque and Grilling Company- Alexandria Store
25 S Quaker Ln
we are barbecue snobs, but this is the best one Alexandria has to offer
a stone's throw from the property....sit in the outside garden, at least for a drink. you won't regret it
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Taverna Cretekou
818 King St
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a stone's throw from the property....sit in the outside garden, at least for a drink. you won't regret it

Live Music

great spot for live music or to watch sports; multiple bars and rooftop deck
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Daniel O'Connell's Irish Restaurant & Bar
112 King St
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great spot for live music or to watch sports; multiple bars and rooftop deck
literally across the street; great Irish pub with 2 bars and live music
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Murphy's Grand Irish Pub
713 King St
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literally across the street; great Irish pub with 2 bars and live music
named the Best Live Music Venue by Northern Virginia Magazine...the intimate venue is a great spot to indulge your nostalgia with beloved musicians like Arlo Guthrie, Morris Day and Suzanne Vega as well as other famous names like Kevin Bacon (the Bacon Brothers), David Duchovny and Jeff Daniels
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The Birchmere
3701 Mt Vernon Ave
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named the Best Live Music Venue by Northern Virginia Magazine...the intimate venue is a great spot to indulge your nostalgia with beloved musicians like Arlo Guthrie, Morris Day and Suzanne Vega as well as other famous names like Kevin Bacon (the Bacon Brothers), David Duchovny and Jeff Daniels
best spot for late night music in Old Town; head to the top floor for 219 Restaurant which also features a cigar bar
Bayou Room
219 King St
best spot for late night music in Old Town; head to the top floor for 219 Restaurant which also features a cigar bar

Monuments, Memorials, and Attractions: Old Town Alexandria (steps from property)

plenty of fabulous attractions just steps from the property
Freedom House Museum
1315 Duke Street
munitions factory turned art gallery; a must see on the waterfront
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어뢰공장아트센터
105 N Union St
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munitions factory turned art gallery; a must see on the waterfront
since its construction in 1785, the house has served as home to members of the Lee family, enslaved and free African American servants, convalescing Union soldiers, the locally prominent Downham family, and powerful labor leader John L. Lewis
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Lee-Fendall House
614 Oronoco St
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since its construction in 1785, the house has served as home to members of the Lee family, enslaved and free African American servants, convalescing Union soldiers, the locally prominent Downham family, and powerful labor leader John L. Lewis
worship where Washington worshipped; literally across the street
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그리스도교회
118 N Washington St
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worship where Washington worshipped; literally across the street
memorial and museum, an active Masonic temple, a research library, a cultural space, a community and performing arts center, and an important regional landmark; daily tours
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조지 워싱턴 프리메이슨 국립 기념비
101 Callahan Dr
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memorial and museum, an active Masonic temple, a research library, a cultural space, a community and performing arts center, and an important regional landmark; daily tours
historic mansion in Alexandria, Virginia, built by Scottish merchant John Carlyle in 1751 to 1752 in the Georgian style.
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Carlyle House
121 N Fairfax St
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historic mansion in Alexandria, Virginia, built by Scottish merchant John Carlyle in 1751 to 1752 in the Georgian style.
the skinniest historic house in America at just seven feet wide... private residence located at 523 Queen Street, Spite House was built out of spite in 1830 to keep loiterers out of disgruntled owner John Hollensbury’s adjacent alley
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Spite House Alexandria
523 Queen St
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the skinniest historic house in America at just seven feet wide... private residence located at 523 Queen Street, Spite House was built out of spite in 1830 to keep loiterers out of disgruntled owner John Hollensbury’s adjacent alley

Monuments, Memorials, and Attractions: Northern Virginia

George Washington's manor & farm; great for families
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Mount Vernon
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George Washington's manor & farm; great for families
...if you must; great for families and a half hour drive from property
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식스 플래그스 아메리카
13710 Central Ave
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...if you must; great for families and a half hour drive from property
Fort Ward is the best preserved of the extensive network of Union forts and batteries known as the Civil War Defenses of Washington
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Fort Ward Park
4301 W Braddock Rd
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Fort Ward is the best preserved of the extensive network of Union forts and batteries known as the Civil War Defenses of Washington
1755 Georgian-style mansion was the home of George Mason, author of the Virginia Declaration of Rights and a framer of the U.S. Constitution
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George Mason's Gunston Hall
10709 Gunston Road
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1755 Georgian-style mansion was the home of George Mason, author of the Virginia Declaration of Rights and a framer of the U.S. Constitution

Playgrounds, Pools & Splash Parks

great little spot to wear the littles out after a long day; it has a sand box, 2 play areas and a small "climbing wall
Windmill Hill Park
501 S Union St
great little spot to wear the littles out after a long day; it has a sand box, 2 play areas and a small "climbing wall
one of the largest and one of the best playgrounds in Northern Virginia, especially for ages 2-5 years olds.. it's also a friendly place for children with diverse abilities
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클레미존트리공원
6317 VA-193
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one of the largest and one of the best playgrounds in Northern Virginia, especially for ages 2-5 years olds.. it's also a friendly place for children with diverse abilities
huge waterpark that includes wave pool, waterslides, splash park and mini golf
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그레이트 웨이브 워터파크
4001 Eisenhower Ave
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huge waterpark that includes wave pool, waterslides, splash park and mini golf
close to Old Town...2 playgrounds: one has a nautical theme while the other is smaller and more of nets to climb; right on the Potomac
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Jones Point Lighthouse
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close to Old Town...2 playgrounds: one has a nautical theme while the other is smaller and more of nets to climb; right on the Potomac
cute little neighborhood playground with slides and a sandbox
Armory Tot Lot
208 South Royal Street
cute little neighborhood playground with slides and a sandbox