![]() The Freeman Store is also an active General Store, and it's a fun place to shop for gifts and toys with a throwback feel. During our visit, displays have covered farming history, African-American history, and women's fight for the right to vote. Upstairs there is a changing display related to life in rural Vienna Virginia. A display downstairs captures the look and feel of a general store in the 19th century. The small museum houses permanent and rotating displays on two floors. It operated as a general store serving Ayr Hill (now Vienna) for many years, and that history is preserved today. The building has been central to the community since it was built: in 1858 by Abram Lydecker. The Freeman Store and Museum and country store occupy a central spot in Vienna Virginia, at the intersection of the W&OD bike trail and Church Street. When you're ready for a break, head to our favorite coffee shop, Cafe Amouri. Closer to the bike trail you can buy handmade chocolates at Cocoa Vienna. A block away, The Clock Shop of Vienna has over 500 clocks on display (they custom ordered a cuckoo clock for us). Just Like New is an upscale consignment store packed with designer clothes, estate jewelry, and more. Just a block away and parallel to Maple is quieter Church Street, a nice place to stroll and shop.īusinesses on Church Street come and go, but there are always several worth a stop. The main street through Vienna is called Maple Ave, and it's busy with restaurants, businesses, and a fair amount of traffic. Most of our things to do in Vienna are easy to access from the W&OD, so biking is a good way to explore the town. Stop at the historic train station to check out a vintage red caboose and admire the large Vienna mural. Once you reach the Vienna Virginia town boundary, the trail gets busier and frequent road crossings require extra caution. The stretch of trail from Hunter Mill Road to downtown Vienna is a very scenic place to walk, bike, or rollerblade. ![]() The Washington and Old Dominion Trail is a 44-mile long, rails-to-trails bike path that follows an historic railroad line. Plan your visit with our guide to Meadowlark Botanical Gardens. Admission is $5.00, with discounts for youth and seniors. Meadowlark Botanical Gardens opens at 10:00 daily closing hours vary by season. Be sure to visit the Korean Bell Garden, the only one of it's kind on the east coast. ![]() Youngsters can play in the Children's Garden and watch koi fish from the gazebo. Benches, rockers, and Adirondack chairs are tucked into quiet spots where you can enjoy the views. Paved and and natural paths guide visitors past themed gardens and ponds in the 95-acre property. The listing broker’s offer of compensation is made only to participants of the MLS where the listing is filed.Enter Meadowlark at the Visitor Center, where you'll pay a small entry fee and can check out nature displays, a small shop, and maps of the gardens. Property information displayed is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed.Ĭopyright 2023 Bright MLS, Inc. Some properties which appear for sale on the website may no longer be available because they are for instance, under contract, sold or are no longer being offered for sale. The property information being provided on or through the website is for the personal, non-commercial use of consumers and such information may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. Listing information is from various brokers who participate in the Bright MLS IDX program and not all listings may be visible on the site. The data relating to real estate for sale on this website appears in part through the BRIGHT Internet Data Exchange program, a voluntary cooperative exchange of property listing data between licensed real estate brokerage firms, and is provided by BRIGHT through a licensing agreement. ![]()
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |
AuthorWrite something about yourself. No need to be fancy, just an overview. ArchivesCategories |