As fans gear up for baseball season around Alexandria, Virginia, it's helpful to know the best places to see games. The Washington Nationals are set for another exciting season, so you won't want to miss out. Here are three places to enjoy a game in the area. more National Park Arguably the best place to see a game, National Park is just 15 minutes from Alexandria in the southwest area of D.C. See the action in person with the park's available ticket plans, and you'll enjoy discounted prices. You can buy in a small batch of five games or as many as 56 games. When you get a ticket plan, you'll also enjoy discounts on food and merchandise at the stadium. Season ticket holders also get a free subscription to MLB.TV. If you're a dedicated fan, locking in a ticket plan is the best way to ensure great seats for all the games you want. The food at National Park ranges from funnel cakes and ice cream to full meals from places like Shake Shack and El Verano Taqueria. Whether you go with friends or family, there's something for everyone. Grab a beer from one of the many local breweries represented in the park including Atlas Brew Works and Port City. Even if you only make it to one game this season, this park is definitely worth a visit. Anchor Bar at Fish Market Fish Market Restaurant is on King Street in the heart of Alexandria. The Anchor Bar is a spacious bar area within the restaurant featuring 16 large TVs that never miss a game. Several micro and macro brews are on tap, and they offer domestic, import, and craft bottles as well as a few ciders. They are also known for awesome margaritas and The Big Mary, a Bloody Mary drink topped with an Italian sausage. Enjoy some free popcorn while you watch or order from the Fish Market menu. Try the Drunken Cod Tacos with beer-battered fried cod over a creamy tartar sauce slaw on a flour tortilla. If you have a major appetite, go for the lobster linguini pasta dish made with fresh lobster tossed in a white wine rosé sauce. This is the premium sports bar in the area, so you can enjoy all Washington team sports here. Murphy's Grand Irish Pub Just up the street from the Fish Market, Murphy's Grand Irish Pub is a warm and cozy spot to enjoy a game. With several flat-screens throughout the restaurant and a great menu of eats and drinks, Murphy's is perfect for watching any Washington sports events with other fans. They also offer regular live music and trivia nights. Every day features a different food special, and happy hour is weekly from 3 p.m. until 7 p.m. Come by for a drink or dinner and catch a game. Irish specialty menu items include corned beef and cabbage, shepherd's pie, and Irish meat and potato pie. Even if you're not catching a game, there are other great reasons to visit each of these places. Keep an eye out for the fun events happening at these three local spots. image via pixabay
