Editors' Picks: 20 of the Best Things to Do in Virginia!

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Arlington National Cemetery

It's one of the most moving places anywhere in America. Established after the Civil War, on property owned by defeated Confederate General Robert E. Lee, the 624 acres are the final resting place for…

It's one of the most moving places anywhere in America. Established after the Civil War, on…

The 9 Best Pho Restaurants in Virginia!

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Pho 75, Arlington, VA

Pho 75 in Arlington, Virginia, was a semi-finalist in the same Northern Virginia Magazine reader poll. They’ve got an entire wall of awards listing them as one of the best bargains in the NoVa…

Pho 75 in Arlington, Virginia, was a semi-finalist in the same Northern Virginia Magazine reader…

The 8 Best Places for a Kid’s Birthday Party in Virginia!

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Dynamic Gymnastics, Arlington, VA

Flip your way to birthday bliss at Dynamic Gymnastics in Arlington, Virginia. Sign-up for one of three birthday packages Dynamic Gymnastics offers. The Bronze Package is for up to 10 kids, Silver is…

Flip your way to birthday bliss at Dynamic Gymnastics in Arlington, Virginia. Sign-up for one of…

The 9 Best French Restaurants in Virginia!

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Lyon Hall, Arlington, VA

Lyon Hall considers itself an “bustling brasserie” in Arlington, Virginia, serving French brasserie food. For those unfamiliar, a brasserie is an informal restaurant. In other words, come…

Lyon Hall considers itself an “bustling brasserie” in Arlington, Virginia, serving…

The 6 Best Places for BIG Food in Virginia!

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Guajillo Mexican Cuisine, Arlington, VA

This well-known flavorful Mexican restaurant serves up a legendary challenge: the El Cachudo Challenge. You are to finish a 15-by-6-inch flour tortilla packed with beans, cheese, rice, four types of…

This well-known flavorful Mexican restaurant serves up a legendary challenge: the El Cachudo…

The 9 Best Markets in Virginia!

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India A1 Grocery, Arlington, VA

India A1 Grocery in Arlington, Virginia, caters to traditional Indian chefs and would-be chefs, with imported Indian ingredients. The location isn’t huge, but that doesn’t mean their…

India A1 Grocery in Arlington, Virginia, caters to traditional Indian chefs and would-be chefs,…

The 10 Best Sports Bars in Virginia!

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Crystal City Sports Pub, Arlington, VA

Crystal City Sports Pub made it on CNN’s “Top 101 Best Sports Bar in the United States,” and for good reason. With three floors, more than 100 TVs, pool, pinball, foosball, and…

Crystal City Sports Pub made it on CNN’s “Top 101 Best Sports Bar in the United…

The Best Cocktail Bars in Virginia!

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Baba, Arlington, VA

Baba Bar is all about attitude. Enjoy Happy Hour every Monday-Friday from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., and enjoy the mixology stylings of Esteban Cordonez every night from 4 p.m. until close. A…

Baba Bar is all about attitude. Enjoy Happy Hour every Monday-Friday from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., and…

The 6 Best Wine Bars in Virginia!

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Screwtop, Arlington, VA

The Screwtop Wine and Cheese bar in Arlington, Virginia is one of The Washingtonian’s “Great Bars of 2013,” as well as Arlington Magazine’s “Best Girls Night Out.”…

The Screwtop Wine and Cheese bar in Arlington, Virginia is one of The Washingtonian’s…

The 9 Best Nature Centers in Virginia!

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Gulf Branch Nature Center, Arlington, VA

The Gulf Branch Nature Center is situated in a park setting and provides “interpretive environmental education programs for all ages.” In addition, the center offers a pollinator garden…

The Gulf Branch Nature Center is situated in a park setting and provides “interpretive…

Pho 75, Arlington, VA

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Pho 75 in Arlington, Virginia, was a semi-finalist in the same Northern Virginia Magazine reader poll. They’ve got an entire wall of awards listing them as one of the best bargains in the NoVa… Read More

Pop’s Old Fashioned Ice Cream, Alexandria, VA

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Pop’s offers a gob smacking 63 different flavors of ice cream, in addition to sundaes, sodas, and shakes. Ice cream is sold by the scoop and is made onsite. Try one of the specialty sundaes or… Read More

The Shoe Hive, Alexandria, VA

Featured in The 8 Best Shoe Stores in Virginia!

The Shoe Hive in Alexandria, Virginia has been in business for over a decade. They specialize in lady’s footwear and apparel with different styles ranging from pumps to sneakers and flats. Jump… Read More

Morrison House, Alexandria, VA

Featured in The 10 Most Unique Hotels in Virginia!

Morrison House is located in Old Town Alexandria. It doesn’t look like a regular hotel, with its redbrick exterior, but the homey atmosphere adds to the allure. This upscale hotel is central to… Read More

RT’s Restaurant, Alexandria, VA

Featured in The 11 Best Seafood Restaurants in Virginia!

RT’s Restaurant in Alexandria, Virginia, brings a Cajun flair to tradition seafood. Specialty menu items include the Jack Daniel’s shrimp, spicy she-crab soup, Cajun veal oscar, and… Read More

Dynamic Gymnastics, Arlington, VA

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Mara Hair and Mode Studio, Fairfax, VA

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Mara Hair and Mode Studio can be your one-stop shop for an epic makeover. Not only does this salon offer top-quality hair services like cutting, coloring, foiling, extensions, and more, but it has an… Read More

Beyond/Hello Alexandria, Alexandria, VA

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Beyond/Hello is one of the newer dispensaries in Alexandria and in the DC area, but it has quickly become a favorite. Stop into this shop on Richmond Highway or shop online to explore this… Read More

Namaste, Alexandria, VA

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Don't let the humble exterior fool you: Namaste's traditional Indian and Nepalese specialties provide a one-way ticket to foodie nirvana. Located in Alexandria, Namaste has quickly become a local… Read More

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