Fort Hunt Park

Fortress Hunt Park is a prevalent end of the week goal for Alexandrians and travelers alike. Sprawled over the lavish Virginia slopes, the recreation center is found minutes from Alexandria and two miles from George Washington's notable home at Mount Vernon. The recreation center initially filled in as George Washington's farmland before turning into a war fortress amid the Spanish-American war.

In the end, it was utilized as a mystery knowledge office amid the Second World War. Packed with develop trees and an assortment of plants, the recreation center is likewise home to numerous wild creatures. A most loved spot among kids are the remains of Fort Hunt with its Spanish American War batteries.