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Torpedo Factory Art Center: One of the most interesting places to enjoy the arts and purchase some too. Based in an old Torpedo factory right on the water in Old Town Alexandria, this revived arts center deserves a place on your summer calendar. www.torpedofactory.org
Mon- Fri: 7 am - 7:30 pm Sat/Sun 9 am - 7 pm
Wine a Little: Enjoy a relaxing afternoon at many of Virginia’s wineries which welcome our furry and fabulous four-legged companions. There are over 46 dog-friendly wineries in Northern Virginia alone. Here are some of our favorites: 8 Chains North: Complete with a dog play yard, dogs are not only allowed, but welcomed! www.8ChainsNorth.com Barrel Oak Winery (BOW): Owners Brian and Sharon and their pack of adorable pooches welcome friends to their amazing winery. Each day offers a new array of events, fun, music, and gorgeous views. www.barreloak.com. Paradise Springs: Although this is the closest winery to DC in Clifton, this winery boasts plenty of room to roam and enjoy the countryside. Plenty of outdoor picnic tables and outdoor tasting bars make this a perfect setting for your four legged friend. www.paradisespringswinery.com Winery at La Grange: A great spot to spread out, take some yard games, and hang for the day. There is a lovely wooded area that gives pups plenty of shade even on hot days. www.wineryatlagrange.com
3520 S. Four Mile Run Drive, Arlington, Virginia 22206
703-382-9143
A State-Of-The-Art Home Away From Home • Day Care & Luxury Boarding • Individual Private Suites • Indoor and Outdoor Roof Top Play
• Air Conditioning and Radiant Heated Floors For Optimal Climate-Control
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Now seeing Sunday appointments!
Baseball: America’s Favorite Pastime with man’s best friend – nothing is finer! Nationals Park (September 3 & September 26) & Potomac Nationals (September 6). http://washington.nationals.mlb.com and http://www.milb.com/index.js Boating in DC: Paddleboard with your dog, complete with doggie life vests! Call to verify. Three different locations to choose: National Harbor, Georgetown, and Yards Park. www.BoatingInDc.com
Outdoor Movies and Concerts: National Harbor Movies: On the Potomac, Sundays, 6:00 PM Screen on the Green: Mondays in July & August at sunset. www.hbo.com/screenonthegreen/ Fairfax County Entertainment Series: All across NOVA, details at www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/performances A REEL Drive-In: Check out this awesome Drive-In movie theatre in Winchester, VA. It’s authentic, homey, and makes you feel like it’s really 1960 all over again. This favorite location has two screens playing simultaneously and each night has a double feature on each screen. They have snacks and a playground too. www.thefamilydriveintheatre.com Outdoor Movies: Find a pet-friendly outdoor movie almost any night of the week: www.dcoutdoorfilms.com/
Cruise with your Canine: Potomac Riverboat Company: Saturdays, August 8, September 12 at 11:00 AM. www.potomacriverboatco.com/ Canine Cruise at Lake Accontink Park: Springfield, July 26 at 7:00 PM; August 23 &September 27 at 6:00 PM www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/lake-accotink/events.htm
Customized, compassionate care with exceptional medicine 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. VCA Alexandria Animal Hospital 2660 Duke Street Alexandria, VA 22314 www.vcaalexandria.com Main Line 703-751-2022 Emergency Line 703-823-3601
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