While primarily a residential and commercial suburb, Annandale offers several unique points of interest and serves as a convenient, culturally rich base camp for visitors to the nation's capital.
* **Green Spring Gardens**: Located on the Annandale/Alexandria border, this 22-acre park features a historic 18th-century manor house, a glasshouse, and beautifully maintained botanical gardens. * **Koreatown Cultural Experience**: Many tourists and regional visitors come to Annandale specifically for its immersive culinary and retail scene, exploring Asian supermarkets like H Mart and unique boutique shops. * **Proximity to D.C.**: Annandale's location just inside the Capital Beltway (I-495) makes it a popular lodging choice for those visiting Washington D.C. attractions.