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We're an adults-only group that walks and hikes in VA, DC, and MD. There are no event or membership fees.
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Scottish Christmas Walk from Jones Point Park
Jones Point Park, 1 Jones Pt, Alexandria, VA, USLet's check out the 54th Annual Scottish Christmas Walk in Old Town! The parade features marching units, Scottish bagpipes and drums, Scottish dancers, reenactment groups, Scottie dogs, dignitaries, classic cars, Santa Claus, and more. The parade will take place rain or shine.
❶ What we'll do:
- From the old ship’s rudder under Wilson Bridge we'll take a brief look down the Potomac from the Jones Point Lighthouse before walking north to Founder's Park, passing by three historical sites that underscore Scottish influence on the early development of Alexandria. After returning south along the riverfront to the Torpedo Factory, we'll head west to the corner of King and Fairfax streets to find an optimal viewing spot to watch the parade, starting at 11 am. (The parade has 10 blocks to march before arriving at King and Fairfax streets, so we'll have plenty of time.)
- At attendee discretion, depending on your individual tolerance for skirling bagpipes, head back individually south along Lee Street to our starting point in Jones Point Park.
- This is a loop hike of about 3.5 miles and should take 2-3 hours, depending on how long you want to hang out watching the parade. The surface is fairly level and mostly paved. This is an easy walk.
- Google map: https://tinyurl.com/yckvma25
❷ How to get there: The park entrance is at the south end of South Royal Street in Old Town Alexandria. From Highway 1 (either direction), take Franklin Street east to Royal Street, turn right and drive south 3 blocks until the street ends in front of Wilson Bridge. The park entrance is on your left. The street address is 1 Jones Point Drive, Alexandria, VA 22314. See https://goo.gl/maps/Z7nvmmR3XwC2
❸ Weather: The forecast is partly cloudy and a high of 40F, with a 10% chance of showers and light WNW winds. Updates: https://tinyurl.com/yc4vjjnm
❹ What to bring: Water, comfy shoes, and your furry friend if desired (leashes please). The layered look is recommended; keep in mind it will get chilly while standing still watching the parade.
❺ Advisory: As a reminder, this is an adult group, and you are ultimately responsible for your own safety and well-being during events. No one under 18 years of age is allowed at this event, either as members or as guests, to include babies in carriers and/or strollers.
❻ Administrative stuff:
- There are restrooms at Jones Point Park, the Torpedo Factory, and Ramsay Visitor Center.
- Parking at Jones Point Park is free and there is room for around 100 cars. DO NOT park along S Royal St at the entrance to the park! You may be towed!!
❼ Notes:
- Jones Point Park: http://tinyurl.com/pbyq733
- Scottish Christmas Walk Parade: https://tinyurl.com/532vrvyz
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Old Town Fairfax, Daniels Run, and the Fairfax Holiday Market
Fairfax Museum and Visitor Center, 10209 Main St, Fairfax, VA, USLet's go for a hike in Old Town Fairfax and check out the 9th Annual Holiday Market!
❶ What we'll do:
- From the Fairfax Museum and Visitor Center, we'll cross Main Street and do a modified loop along the Daniels Run Trail and Ashby Pond before taking a pit stop (if needed) at the Stacy C. Sherwood Community Center. Afterwards we'll continue through Bell's Bird Sanctuary and Old Town Fairfax to end the hike at Fairfax Old Town Square Park and the 9th Annual Fairfax Holiday Market! After spending as much time as you like taking selfies with Santa, looking through the many vendor booths for holiday goodies, and listening to the Route 236 Trombone Quartet, it's only a couple blocks east along Main Street to return to the Visitor Center.
- The total hike is about 4.6 miles and should take about 2 hours at a moderate pace, plus however long you wish to spend snooping at the holiday market. The surface is a mix of paved paths, sidewalks and fine gravel, with a few inclines and steps here and there.
- Google map: https://tinyurl.com/muswj57h
❷ How to get there: From the I-495 Beltway (either direction), take exit 50A for US 50 W/Arlington Blvd towards Fairfax. After driving about 2.6 miles, take a slight right to enter the traffic circle and go almost all the way around the circle, following signs for Blenheim Blvd/Old Lee Highway. (DO NOT turn immediately right onto US-29 N/Lee Highway!) After exiting the traffic circle onto Blenheim Blvd/Old Lee Highway, follow it southwest about 2.1 miles. Use the middle lane to turn left on Main Street and drive about 0.2 miles. The Fairfax Museum and Visitor Center will be on your right. See https://goo.gl/maps/jUxRx7CYtGCNyTvn9
❸ What to bring: Water, comfy shoes, and your furry friend if desired (leashes, please).
❹ Weather: The forecast is partly cloudy and a high of 44F, with a slight chance of showers and light NNW winds. Updates: https://tinyurl.com/28wub7mh
❺ Advisory: As a reminder, this is an adult group, and you are ultimately responsible for your own safety and well-being during events. No one under 18 years of age is allowed at this event, either as members or as guests, to include babies in carriers and/or strollers.
❻ Administrative stuff: There are restrooms and drinking fountains at the Museum and Visitor Center, and at Sherwood Community Center along our route.
❼ Notes:
- Fairfax Museum and Visitor Center, 10209 Main St, Fairfax, VA 22030, (703) 385-8414, https://tinyurl.com/37dvkjmn
- Stacy C. Sherwood Community Center, 3740 Old Lee Highway, Fairfax, VA 22030, (703) 385-1695, https://tinyurl.com/yc7whfun
- City of Fairfax 9th Annual Holiday Market, https://tinyurl.com/ye22hcc4
- Old Town Fairfax Holiday Market, https://www.oldtownfairfax.org/events/holiday-market
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