Close Icon
Gear IconImportant Reminder:The City Guide app will be sunsetting on December 15, 2024, with the web version to follow in early 2025. Please visit our FAQ to learn more or to download our Swarm app.
Learn more
Best of NoVA 2012: Entertainment
Freddie's Beach Bar & Restaurant is one of Best of NoVA 2012: Entertainment.

1. Freddie's Beach Bar & Restaurant

8.1
555 23rd St S (at S Fern St.), Arlington, VA
Gay Bar · 68 tips and reviews

Northern Virginia MagazineNorthern Virginia Magazine: This Crystal City paradise keeps the party going constantly, open until 2 a.m. daily. Themed parties, karaoke, drag bingo—they’ve got it. - June issue 2012

Clyde's of Tysons Corner is one of Best of NoVA 2012: Entertainment.

2. Clyde's of Tysons Corner

8332 Leesburg Pike (at Pinnacle Dr), Vienna, VA
American Restaurant · 47 tips and reviews

Northern Virginia MagazineNorthern Virginia Magazine: You’ll want to remain in semi-formal wear to match this establishment's refined atmosphere, which shifts with the changing seasons. - June issue 2012

Steven F Udvar-Hazy Center is one of Best of NoVA 2012: Entertainment.

3. Steven F Udvar-Hazy Center

9.3
14390 Air and Space Museum Pkwy, Chantilly, VA
Museum · 201 tips and reviews

Northern Virginia MagazineNorthern Virginia Magazine: The museum features scores of air- and space-related artifacts, including Enola Gay, the plane that dropped the first atomic bomb, and retired Space Shuttle Discovery. - June issue 2012

Torpedo Factory Art Center is one of Best of NoVA 2012: Entertainment.

4. Torpedo Factory Art Center

8.5
105 N Union St (at King St), Alexandria, VA
Art Gallery · Old Town · 54 tips and reviews

Northern Virginia MagazineNorthern Virginia Magazine: This center is a massive multi-use artistic headquarters. The space features ample studio space for its artists in residence, as well as six galleries. - June issue 2012

Clemyjontri Park is one of Best of NoVA 2012: Entertainment.

5. Clemyjontri Park

8.7
6317 Georgetown Pike, McLean, VA
Playground · 26 tips and reviews

Northern Virginia MagazineNorthern Virginia Magazine: The two-acre park features a reconfigurable maze, an old-fashioned carousel and endless imagination. - June issue 2012

Great Falls Park is one of Best of NoVA 2012: Entertainment.

6. Great Falls Park

9.4
9200 Old Dominion Dr (at Georgetown Pike), McLean, VA
Park · 144 tips and reviews

Northern Virginia MagazineNorthern Virginia Magazine: Clamber over rocks and walk as rigorously as you want—trails vary in difficulty. - June issue 2012

Glory Days Grill is one of Best of NoVA 2012: Entertainment.

7. Glory Days Grill

7.1
3059 Nutley St, (at Lee Hwy.), Fairfax, VA
American Restaurant · 32 tips and reviews

Northern Virginia MagazineNorthern Virginia Magazine: Boasting 25 or more TVs, private, volume-controlled speakers in each booth, plus yummy game day specials, Glory Days is a sports fan’s dream come true. - June issue 2012

The Old Brogue Great Falls is one of Best of NoVA 2012: Entertainment.

8. The Old Brogue Great Falls

8.7
760 Walker Rd, Great Falls, VA
Pub · 33 tips and reviews

Northern Virginia MagazineNorthern Virginia Magazine: Since St. Patrick’s Day 1981, the Kearney clan has kept with the long tradition of authentic Irish hospitality. - June issue 2012

Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts (Filene Center) is one of Best of NoVA 2012: Entertainment.

9. Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts (Filene Center)

9.2
1551 Trap Rd (at Dulles Access Rd.), Vienna, VA
Performing Arts Venue · Wolf Trap · 93 tips and reviews

Northern Virginia MagazineNorthern Virginia Magazine: Country, pop, folk, orchestra, dance, theatre, opera—you name it, and Wolf Trap’s got a show. - June issue 2012

Parallel Wine Bistro is one of Best of NoVA 2012: Entertainment.

10. Parallel Wine Bistro

8.2
43135 Broadlands Center Plz, Broadlands, VA
Wine Bar · 28 tips and reviews

Northern Virginia MagazineNorthern Virginia Magazine: At Jason Bursey’s bar, wine isn’t just a drink; it’s an experience. - June issue 2012

High Rollers Lounge is one of Best of NoVA 2012: Entertainment.

11. High Rollers Lounge

7.4
1602 Village Market Blvd SE, Leesburg, VA
Lounge · 6 tips and reviews

Northern Virginia MagazineNorthern Virginia Magazine: Offering both premium cigars and liquors, the High Rollers Lounge is one classy hot spot. - June issue 2012

Jackson's Mighty Fine Food & Lucky Lounge is one of Best of NoVA 2012: Entertainment.

12. Jackson's Mighty Fine Food & Lucky Lounge

8.5
11927 Democracy Dr (at Library St), Reston, VA
American Restaurant · Reston Town Center · 150 tips and reviews

Northern Virginia MagazineNorthern Virginia Magazine: This Great American Restaurant also happens to be a great place to mingle with other NoVinians. - June issue 2012