Top 10 Things To Do, Activities and Attractions in Waldorf

"Exhibits at Jones Point Park highlight the area's freshwater marsh habitat, its use by American Indians, and its role in shipbuilding and navigation. The park's two fishing piers make an excellent spot to cast for American catfish, rock bass, and American eels. A canoe launch offers access to the Potomac River."

"Jones Point Park, nestled on the banks of the Potomac River, was one of the largest facilities for transportation, shipping, and manufacturing in the country. It features a lighthouse constructed in 1855 and a handful of facilities."

"The Jones Point Lighthouse is one of the last riverine lighthouses in the country. The lighthouse operated from 1856 to 1926. You can find it inside Jones Point Park."

"Groundswell by Mark Reigelman is the third installation for the Site See: New Views in Old Town annual public art series at Waterfront Park. Mirror Mirrorby SOFTlab was the inaugural exhibition in 2019 followed by Wrought, Knit, Labors, Legacies by Olalekan Jeyifous in 2020. Learn more about the expanded Waterfront Park."

"Stroll down to Old Town’s Waterfront Park and enjoy an unbeatable view of the Potomac. Grab a cone from nearby Pop’s Old Fashioned Ice Cream or picnic on the park’s green lawn as boats pull into the harbor."

"This memorial building dedicated to George Washington is fashioned after the ancient Lighthouse of Alexandria in Egypt. The memorial is 333 feet tall and is located at the top of Shooter’s Hill. The building was dedicated in 1932 but the interior was not completely finished until the 70s."

"The George Washington Masonic National Memorial was built in the 1920s. The National Park Service named the memorial a National Historic Landmark in 2015."

"Located in Old Town Alexandria, Founders Park is a peaceful place where people of all ages can stroll along the edge of the mighty Potomac River. The park is famous for its garden-like atmosphere, where many of the native flora and fauna of Virginia is on display. There's also a dog exercise area within the park, and a volleyball court for those who want to test their athletic abilities."

"Just north of the Tall Ship Providence, Founders Park hosts community events and is another nice spot for a picnic. The park is a pretty place to walk with pretty gardens, flowering trees, and benches with a river view."

"2754-2798 S Oakland St., Arlington, VA – Open Until a Half-Hour After Sunset. There’s no way to deny it: the Shirlington Dog Park is one of the most popular dog parks in Arlington County. It’s not hard to see why!"

"Green Spring Gardens, spanning about 31 acres, is a historic garden featuring a plantation house constructed between 1777 to 1784."

"Even at noon on a sunny weekday, the lights are dimmed, the shades are closed, and the air is musky with incense at this white-tablecloth Ethiopian dining room. Nobody seems to care—all the better to focus on the cooking, which serves vegetarians and vegans particularly well. No veggie sampler in the area comes close to the one here, with its round of injera holding a rainbow of vivid little piles."

"Many head to Sonoma Cellar for the stellar wine tasting classes. Did you know that they kill it at Brunch too?. With $20 mimosa or Bellini pitchers, the drinks quickly get pouring."

"Ambiance was thrown off by the nightclub dance beats on the speakers at 10:30am and the ac next to our table was..."

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"We start our list of breakfast places in Virginia with one of the best brunch locations in Alexandria. The Del Ray Cafe combines country cooking from France and America to create one of the most popular brunch menus in town. Using fresh, local ingredients, the Del Ray Cafe has made a name for itself, and it’s located inside a refurbished 1925 farmhouse."

"The Del Ray part of Alexandria has multiple must-try eateries and Del Ray Cafe leads the pack. Serving a combination of American and French plates, co-owners Laurent and Margaret Janowsky hope you’ll feel comfortable and welcome in their converted Virginia farmhouse. The Del Ray Cafe team specializes in local, natural, and organic ingredients."

"Brabo is a collaborative project between Belgian head chef Robert Wiedmaier and chef de cuisine Harper McClure. The cuisine reflects the backgrounds of the two chefs and merges Belgian and Continental classics with a contemporary edginess using the finest seasonal produce. Originally hailing from Antwerp, Wiedmaier named the restaurant after the Brabo statue in his home city."

"Located in the Kimpton Lorien Hotel & Spa, BRABO offers innovative Belgian cuisine by award-winning chef Robert Wiedmaier, who's created a menu that is both creative and varied. BRABO is the name of a hero in Belgian folklore, and the meals combine French and Belgian styles of cuisine for a truly unique blend of flavors."

"If you want a little bit of a French treat without buying a plane ticket to Paris, make sure Fontaine is on your list!. They do breakfast, lunch, and dinner every day, and brunch on the weekends, too. It’s pretty much all crepes all the time—sweet, savory, and in between!"

"One of America's most visited historic sites, Mount Vernon was the beloved home of George and Martha Washington, who lived here from the time of their marriage in 1759 until George's death in 1799. Regular guided tours of the furnished main house give a fascinating insight into the Washingtons' daily life, and self-guided tours of the outbuildings and gardens estate offer plenty of opportunities to interact with actors offering first-person narratives of working and living on the 18th-century plantation."

"After your time in Inner Harbor, take a short stroll into the town of Mount Vernon and grab a bite."