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A beautiful and informative tour that includes a gourmet lunch and a visit to three wineries with wine tastings at one with transportation
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1900 Jefferson Davis Highway, Arlington, VA 22202
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Combining theater with a four-course dinner, Mystery Dinner Playhouse-Arlington, features murder mysteries that are both fun and entertaining. Located in the Courtyard Hotel, theater goers can choose from a variety of menu items.
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As its name implies, the award-winning Synetic Theatre offers an inventive mash-up of classic plays using music, movement, and artistic flair. With a comfortable theatre, the ticket prices are reasonable considering the uniqueness of the shows.
4.1 Miles
Arlington Cinema & Drafthouse is a combination of a theater and club, where patrons can watch movies as well as live comedy shows from their tables. The theater features bar food and drinks, wine and spirits.
4.1 Miles
Spanning a total of four acres, Quincy Park is a public park that offers a number of amenities for visitors to enjoy. These amenities include six tennis courts, a volleyball court, a basketball court, and numerous picnic areas.
4.2 Miles
Views of the Potomac and Washington DC monuments are some of the biggest pulls for the Mount Vernon Trail. It is a multi-use recreational trail that runs for nearly 18 miles along the shoreline of the river.
4.9 Miles
Many musical careers in the country genre were founded at the music hall known as The Birchmere. The venue still has many popular performances during the week and maintains a full-service restaurant.
5.0 Miles
Spread across nearly four acres of space, the Fort Barnard Park features standard park amenities like a children's playground, picnic shelter, and a walking path. This park also maintains a complete baseball field with player benches and a basketball court.
5.2 Miles
American Century Theater operates out of a stage attached to a middle school and focuses on 'neglected' 20th century plays. This black box theater provides lots of flexibility in seating and staging.
5.2 Miles
Fort Marcy Park is one of several remaining Civil War forts originally erected to protect the nation's capital. It was originally constructed to protect the Chain Bridge and today protects the surrounding wildlife.
5.4 Miles
Bowlmor Lanes is an upscale bowling alley which combines entertainment with luxury, offering activities like bowling and arcade games coupled with gourmet cuisine with banquette seating arrangements.