| A departure from regular nightclub scenes, the Birchmere (3701 Mount Vernon Ave.; 703-549-7500) is a seated music hall showcasing varying artists almost nightly. The prices are music to everyone’s ears, with tickets ranging from around $25 to $50. Arrive early for the best seats—they’re first come, first served. |
Take your pooch (optional) and join the fun at Simpson Stadium Dog Park (Monroe Avenue at Route 1). This fenced park provides leash-free enjoyment for pets and families. A regular social gathering spot for locals and visitors, the park has water fountains for both two- and four-legged community members. |
“When friends and family visit us from out of town, we take them to Evening Star Cafe (2000 Mount Vernon Ave; 703-549-5051) for the crab cake eggs Benedict,” said Nora Stelter, who lives in Old Town. She and her husband, Nathan, also can’t live without The Dairy Godmother’s (2310 Mount Vernon Ave.; 703-683-7767) frozen custard, just down the street. |
Elizabeth Moulds of Arlington said, “Del Ray’s a laid-back place free of franchises.” A Show of Hands (2204 Mount Vernon Ave.; 703-683-2905), one of many area boutiques, deserves a round of applause for fitting right in. Representing both established and new local artists, the shop carries unique and diverse handcrafted artwork that makes a perfect one-of-a-kind gift—for others or yourself! |
