NOVA with Trent / The Alexandria edition
History along the river and an explicitly nearby Fairfax County wetland outing.
Sources checked 2026-10-19. Check the official links for current hours and availability.
These selected destinations have source-verified coordinates. Pins identify places, not trail routes, parking permission or accessibility. Other entries retain their official access and address links.
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A gravel interpretive walk, playgrounds, courts and riverside history below the Woodrow Wilson Bridge.
Approach via Green Street and South Royal Street. The lighthouse is an exterior stop; its interior is not open to visitors. No swimming or wading.
Sources checked 2026-10-19.
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Fort Ward, 4301 West Braddock Road, Alexandria VA
Preserved Civil War earthworks and exhibits, plus interpretation of the later African American community known as The Fort.
Museum hours differ from park access. Read both military and community interpretation for a fuller visit.
Sources checked 2026-10-19.
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3701 Lockheed Boulevard, Alexandria mailing address, Fairfax County, VA
Wetland wildlife watching and boardwalks at nearby Huntley Meadows.
This is Fairfax County, despite its Alexandria mailing address. Use the visitor entrance at 3701 Lockheed Boulevard. Dogs are not allowed on the boardwalk; bikes and scooters are restricted to the South Kings Highway hike-bike trail. Check current hours and trail notices before visiting.
Sources checked 2026-10-22.
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Buddie Ford Nature Center, 5750 Sanger Ave, Alexandria VA
Live animals and nature exhibits at Buddie Ford, followed by a Dora Kelley woodland walk.
Check indoor hours. The city's Holmes Run repair page still marks Site 1 near Dora Kelley closed; do not assume a continuous through-route.
Sources checked 2026-10-19.
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Winkler Botanical Preserve, 5400 Roanoke Ave, Alexandria VA
Wooded trails, a lake and waterfall in the West End.
No picnicking, bicycles or public restrooms. Parking is limited; use the preserve rules and hours before visiting.
Sources checked 2026-10-19.
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Ben Brenman Park, 4800 Brenman Park Drive, Alexandria VA
A West End park outing with walking space, recreation facilities and the West End Farmers' Market setting.
Use the city facility map to select your entrance. Market shopping and organized sports have separate schedules.
Sources checked 2026-10-19.
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Monticello Park, 320 Beverley Drive, Alexandria VA
A small wooded park for a quiet nature stop and patient wildlife observation.
Use the Beverley Drive entrance information and keep to park paths; this is not a large sports-field destination.
Sources checked 2026-10-19.
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Four Mile Run Park, 3700 Commonwealth Ave, Alexandria VA
A northern Alexandria park with trails, playing fields and access toward Arlington.
Choose your entrance before meeting friends: Commonwealth Avenue and Mount Vernon Avenue serve different parts of the park.
Sources checked 2026-10-19.
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Waterfront Park, 1 A Prince St, Alexandria VA
An Old Town riverside walk and public-art stop at the foot of Prince Street.
Start at 1A Prince Street. Events can change the layout; restaurant terraces are separate from the public park.
Sources checked 2026-10-19.
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