Spring has sprung in Alexandria, VA! We are already loving the warmer weather so far here at The Beacon of Groveton, and so much fun is left to be had. Here are 10 fun things to do this April right in our Alexandria backyard. <\/b><\/p>\n 90th Old Town Alexandria Historic Homes & Gardens Tour<\/a> <\/a><\/b><\/p>\n April 15th <\/b><\/p>\n<\/li>\n 411 Duke Street <\/b><\/p>\n<\/li>\n This walking tour includes private townhomes and secluded gardens. <\/b><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n PNC Parkway Classic<\/a><\/a><\/b><\/p>\n April 23rd <\/b><\/p>\n<\/li>\n Lace up your running shoes and run a one-of-a-kind scenic course. <\/b><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n Cherry Blossom Cruise<\/a><\/a><\/b><\/p>\n April 8th from 12 noon – 3 pm <\/b><\/p>\n<\/li>\n An incredible sightseeing cruise of the Cherry Blossoms <\/b><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n Yoga on Magnolia Terrace<\/a><\/a><\/b><\/p>\n Every Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday <\/b><\/p>\n<\/li>\n 121 N. Fairfax Street <\/b><\/p>\n<\/li>\n An hour-long gentle flow yoga class on Carlyle House’s Magnolia Terrace<\/b><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n Mad Science Apothecary Tour<\/a><\/a><\/b><\/p>\n April 23rd from 1 pm – 4:30 pm <\/b><\/p>\n<\/li>\n 105 – 107 S. Fairfax Street <\/b><\/p>\n<\/li>\n A 45-minute tour of historic medicines with surprising side effects. Real science and mad science collide. <\/b><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n ALX Dog Walk<\/a><\/a><\/b><\/p>\n April 29th from 7 am – 11 am<\/b><\/p>\n<\/li>\n 100 Madison Street <\/b><\/p>\n<\/li>\n Walkers and dogs alike will enjoy a scenic two-mile walk down historic Union Street. <\/b><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n Easter Buffet at the Mount Vernon Inn<\/a><\/a><\/b><\/p>\n April 9th from 10 am – 5 pm<\/b><\/p>\n<\/li>\n 3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Highway <\/b><\/p>\n<\/li>\n Enjoy an Easter buffet, savor the flavor, and finish your meal off with some delicious dessert. <\/b><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n Shades of Sakura Workshop<\/a> <\/a><\/b><\/p>\n April 13th – 15th <\/b><\/p>\n<\/li>\n 1121 King Street <\/b><\/p>\n<\/li>\n Come work with the beautiful color palette of spring and create a fun floral crown and welcome the Sakura season. <\/b><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n Historic Plants & Garden Sale<\/a><\/a><\/b><\/p>\n April 29th & 30th from 9 am – 3 pm<\/b><\/p>\n<\/li>\n 3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Highway <\/b><\/p>\n<\/li>\n Shop for heirloom vegetables, herbs, and annual flowers in Mount Vernon’s greenhouses. <\/b><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n Cherry Blossom Brunch<\/a><\/a><\/b><\/p>\n April 15th from 10 am – 2 pm<\/b><\/p>\n<\/li>\n 480 King Street <\/b><\/p>\n<\/li>\n Celebrate spring and the cherry blossoms with a special menu at the southern-infused Old Town brunch destination. <\/b><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Spring has sprung in Alexandria, VA! We are already loving the warmer weather so far here at The Beacon of Groveton, and so much fun is left to be had. Here are 10 fun things to do this April right in our Alexandria backyard. 90th Old Town Alexandria Historic Homes & Gardens Tour April 15th … <\/p>\n\n
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