Fort Hunt Park is a popular weekend destination for Alexandrians and tourists alike. Sprawled across the lush Virginia hills, the park is located minutes from Alexandria and two miles from George Washington’s historic home at Mount Vernon. The park originally served as George Washington’s farmland before becoming a war fort during the Spanish-American war.

Eventually, it was used as a secret intelligence facility during the Second World War. Replete with mature trees and a variety of plants, the park is also home to many wild animals. A favorite spot among children are the ruins of Fort Hunt with its Spanish American War batteries.

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