If you're a basketball fan you'll likely be glued to the TV Friday night to watch the Sweet Sixteen NCAA Tournament, pitting top college basketball teams against each other.
That includes the Virginia Tech Hokies, ranked #4, who will battle it out with #1 Duke Friday night, starting at 9:39 p.m. at Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C.
Trivia fun fact: The moniker "March Madness" was given to the tournament by sportscaster Brent Musburger in 1982 during tournament coverage.
NCAA sponsor Buick can get you to the game in style with its Enclave Avenir, which we got a chance to drive thanks to Alexandria Living Magazine's partnership. What we liked the most: Its safety features, including a backseat reminder that tells you if you've left someone or something behind. Another top feature was a vibration on either side of the driver's seat that lets you know if you or some other driver is getting too close for comfort. A plus: Great bluetooth reception for when you call friends and family to discuss the game.
If you plan to make a night of it, here's a look at some of Alexandria's top sports bars, courtesy of Visit Alexandria:
- Murphy's Grand Irish Pub: 713 King St.
- Joe Theismann's: 1800 Diagonal Road
- Anchor Bar at Fish Market: 105 King St.
- T.J. Stone's: 608 Montgomery St.
- The Light Horse: 715 King St.
- Ramparts Tavern and Grill: 1700 Fern St.
- Bugsy's Pizza Restaurant and Sports Bar: 111 King St.
- Mason Social: 728 N. Henry St.
And don't forget one of Alexandria's newest sports bars, Glory Days Grill, located at 3141 Duke St., in the Alexandria Commons shopping center. They'll be open until midnight Friday.
Find out more about the tournament at NCAA.com.
