Post #231949 by Time Traveler on Sun, May 14, 2006 11:00 AM

If you haven't left for DC already, you might find what you're looking for at the tiki bar at Mango Mike's, just outside the Capital in Alexandria, VA.

In fact, if you and your group of students hadn't planned to visit the Alexandria/Mt. Vernon area of northern Virginia during your trip, you might find it worth adding in as a little side excursion in any case. In particular, considering your group's interests, you might want to check out the new U.S. Patent and Trademark mega-plex across from the King Street Metro station, as well as some of the quite splendid federalist-style homes and buildings that still make Alexandria’s old town historic district a national draw.

As to local tiki scenes, as I first suggested, you may find just what you’re looking for at nearby Mango Mike’s, located just a few minutes drive up Duke Street in the Foxchase/Landmark area of the city’s west end. The place can be a real hoot, particularly during happy hours in their Tiki Bar or (in good weather) their amusing outdoor ‘beach’ area, when you can often find some fairly good bar fare and libations at relatively college student-friendly prices. And as you'd expect, its a young scene.

I've included a link to their website if you decide to check out some photos and related details. Hope you enjoy your trip.

(http://www.mangomikes.com/Pages/m2pg.html)

Mango Mike's, 4580 Duke Street, Alexandria, Va. 22304, 703-370-3800.