Mclean is a small, yet charming city in the state of Virginia, with a total population of 48.115, as of the 2010 census. Mclean is home to many diplomats, members of Congress and high ranking government officials partially due to its proximity to Washington. The community received its name from John Roll Mclea, the former publisher and owner of The Washington Post. Mclean also names a railroad station after himself where the rail line crossed the Old Chain Bridge Road. Mclean is an ideal holiday destination, suitable for both short vacations and weekend getaways.
Virginia's past tells about the first permanent English settlement of Jamestown in 1607 through the Revolutionary War and the Civil War; studying it you realize, Virginia was where the nation actually originated, where it prospered and where many of the nation's conflicts were resolved. Sites have been preserved, artefacts collected and research continues.
Great Falls National Park is a great park to visit. The park has walking and hiking areas. At Great Falls, the Potomac River builds up speed and force as it falls over a series of steep, jagged rocks and flows through the narrow Mather Gorge. The Patowmack Canal offers a glimpse into the early history of this country. The Great Falls has many opportunities to explore history and nature, all in a beautiful 800 acre park.
Clemyjontri Park is a unique playground in Mclean , where children of all abilities can play side by side. This park is a place where children who use wheelchairs, walkers or braces, or who have sensory or developmental disabilities, can have a parallel playground experience of fun and exploration. The features here include a carousel and a picnic pavilion, as well as restaurants and restrooms.
Claude Moore Colonial Farm gives you the possibility of going back in time to see what colonial life was like. You can experience a weekend in an outdoor 18th century campground, complete with cooking sites, tents, and the clothing of the day. It is a wonderful experience for both children and adults alike, because they can get a glimpse of how life and food was in the past. Activities here include hand spinning wool, woodworking, making natural cosmetics, farming and fishing.
1. Visit the George Washington Memorial Parkway. On Potomac River Island you'll find a memorial to the conservation-minded Teddy Roosevelt, the nation's 26th president. The 88-acre wildlife refuge can be explored along winding footpaths. In a clearing at the island's centre stands a 22-foot bronze statue of Roosevelt, accompanied by inscriptions of his eloquent thoughts on nature and conservation.
2. Visit an 18th Century house. Walking along a path that leads you from the parking lot through wheat and corn fields and an orchard to an 18th-century farm house. The house was typical of a poor Virginia tenant farmer in the 1770s. Volunteers work the farm and do other household chores while keeping in character in dress and speech. Children will especially enjoy the farm animals, which include cattle, turkeys, hogs, chickens, dogs and cats. Throughout the year, special events are held to demonstrate old methods of cheese making, flax processing and other ways of life.
3. Dine at Fleming's Prime Steakhouse. Being one of the most famous restaurant chains in America, Fleming's is one of the best steakhouses in McLean, and. Steak options you can expect to find on the menu include Filet Mignon, New York Strip, Beef Flemington, Veal Chops, Pork Rib Chop, and Prime Ribs. Ask your waiter to help you choose from among the 100 different wines available to go with your meal. If you're not a meat fan, then sample the fresh seafood and scrumptious side dishes. The Salmon, with its signature Mashed Potatoes, is highly recommended.
4. Visit Surry Hill. So says a plaque at the end of the long, winding private road that leads to the crown jewel of McLean, Virginia: the 18,000-square-foot mansion that Republican lobbyist Ed Rogers and his wife Edwina call home. A massive brick Colonial with majestic, white Georgian columns looms above a perfectly manicured lawn. Tall trees surround the house; no other buildings are in view.
5. Go Shopping at Tyson Corner Center. Tyson Corner Center is the largest mall on the East Coast, the eighth largest mall in the U.S., and the Tysons Galleria.
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| Book At | Miles/km to Mclean | Directions to Mclean | Latitude | Longitude |
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| Falls Church | 4/6 | Directions | 38.88233 | -77.17109 |
| Vienna | 5/8 | Directions | 38.90122 | -77.26526 |
| Bethesda | 5/8 | Directions | 38.98067 | -77.10026 |
| Arlington | 5/9 | Directions | 38.88101 | -77.10428 |
| Rosslyn | 6/10 | Directions | 38.89678 | -77.07248 |
| Annandale | 7/12 | Directions | 38.83039 | -77.19637 |
| Washington | 8/13 | Directions | 38.895509 | -77.036317 |
| Silver Spring | 9/15 | Directions | 38.99067 | -77.02609 |
| Fairfax | 9/15 | Directions | 38.84622 | -77.30637 |
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