5 Things To Do While You Are in Mclean

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Virginia’s past tells about  the first permanent English settlement of Jamestown in 1607 through the Revolutionary War and the Civil War; studying it  you realize, Virginia was where the nation actually originated, where it prospered and where many of the nation’s conflicts were resolved. Sites have been preserved, artefacts collected and research continues.

1. Visit the George Washington Memorial Parkway. On Potomac River Island you’ll find a memorial to the conservation-minded Teddy Roosevelt, the nation's 26th president. The 88-acre wildlife refuge can be explored along winding footpaths. In a clearing at the island's centre stands a 22-foot bronze statue of Roosevelt, accompanied by inscriptions of his eloquent thoughts on nature and conservation.

2. Visit an 18th Century house. Walking along a  path that leads you  from the parking lot through wheat and corn fields and an orchard to an 18th-century farm house. The house was typical of a poor Virginia tenant farmer in the 1770s. Volunteers work the farm and do other household chores while keeping in character in dress and speech. Children will especially enjoy the farm animals, which include cattle, turkeys, hogs, chickens, dogs and cats. Throughout the year, special events are held to demonstrate old methods of cheese making, flax processing and other ways of life.

3. Dine at Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse. Being one of the most famous restaurant chains in America, Fleming's is one of the best steakhouses in McLean, and. Steak options you can expect to find on the menu include Filet Mignon, New York Strip, Beef Flemington, Veal Chops, Pork Rib Chop, and Prime Ribs. Ask your waiter to help you choose from among the 100 different wines available to go with your meal. If you're not a meat fan, then sample the fresh seafood and scrumptious side dishes. The Salmon, with its signature Mashed Potatoes, is highly recommended.

4. Visit Surry Hill. So says a plaque at the end of the long, winding private road that leads to the crown jewel of McLean, Virginia: the 18,000-square-foot mansion that Republican lobbyist Ed Rogers and his wife Edwina call home. A massive brick Colonial with majestic, white Georgian columns looms above a perfectly manicured lawn. Tall trees surround the house; no other buildings are in view.

5. Go Shopping at Tyson Corner Center. Tyson Corner Center is the largest mall on the East Coast, the eighth largest mall in the U.S., and the Tysons Galleria.