Marinas and Waterfront
Gives location and description of local marinas and waterfront areas. Recommends activities and ties these areas in with specific communities.
Belle Haven Marina
Belle Haven Marina has access to the Potomac River. The Belle Haven Marina is located off the George Washington Parkway.
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- The marina is a pleasant place to take a walk.
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- Boats at Belle Haven Marina
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- Walk along the river at Belle Haven Marina
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- Boats docked at Belle Haven Marina
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- A slip at Belle Haven Marina
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$245,000 : 1517 Belle View Blvd #A1, Alexandria2 beds, 1 full bath
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$215,000 : 6517 Potomac Ave #J, Alexandria2 beds, 1 full bath
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$839,000 : 6424 Wood Haven Rd, Alexandria4 beds, 2 full, 1 part baths
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$400,000 : 6416 13th St, Alexandria3 beds, 1 full bath
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$575,000 : 6316 Barrister Pl, Alexandria4 beds, 3 full, 1 part baths
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Surprising homes near Occoquan Regional Park
The Occoqan Regional Park is located in Lorton, Virginia, in Fairfax County, right across from the Town of Occoquan. It’s located on the Occoquan River. It opened in 2008 making it 1 of 29 parks in the Northern Virginia Regional Parks Authority. It has around 400 acres of recreational space. There are many different things to do there such as, hit the batting cage, have a picnic, get a snack at the snack bar in the marina, play your favorite sport on one of their athletic fields, etc. They also have a boat ramp and boat storage. Their hiking trail is 1.1 miles round trip and forms a loop. The trail is well maintained. Most say that the blue trail is a great running trail and is very well marked. Dogs are of course welcome in the park. Historic black kilns from the early 1900′s can be found on the property, reminding us of the women suffragists who demonstrated in front of the White House and were then imprisoned on the prison farm where these are found.
If you’re shopping for a home you might be surprised to learn just how affordable and pleasant some homes in Occoquan and near the park might be.
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$170,000 : 12709 Gordon Blvd #69, Woodbridge3 beds, 2 full baths
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$167,000 : 12705 Gordon Blvd #43, Woodbridge3 beds, 2 full baths
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$1,699,000 : 12523 Poplar Ln, Woodbridge4 beds, 4 full, 1 part baths
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$1,850,000 : 113 Poplar Ln, Occoquan5 beds, 4 full, 1 part baths
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Golfing And More At Lake Ridge Park
Lake Ridge Park Golf & Marina is located at 12350 Cotton Mill Drive in Woodbridge VA 22192 featuring the beauty of golf. The park was opened in 1992 designed by Lindsay Irvin offering reasonable fees for beginners and young ones inviting all for a good play of golf.
Amenities:
- Golf Course
- 9 Hole Par 3 Length Course
- Mini Golf Course
- Driving Range
- Pro Shop
- Snack Bar
- Putting Green
- Club Rental
- Practice Area
- Golfing Programs
- Marine Supplies
- Launch Ramps
- Transportation
- Transient Docks
- Rentals
- Fuel
- Showers
- Overnight Parking
- Playground
- Picnic Area
- Public Phones
- Fishing
- Hiking Trails
- Wooded Nature Filled Spaces
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$600,000 : 24783 Prairie Grass Dr, Stone Ridge4 beds, 3 full, 1 part baths
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$275,000 : 9615 Normanton Way, Manassas3 beds, 3 full, 1 part baths
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$379,000 : 304 Belmont Pl Sw, Leesburg3 beds, 3 full baths
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$709,000 : 1710 Wolfram Ct, Mclean3 beds, 3 full baths
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$229,900 : 3307 Wyndham Cl #4166, Alexandria1 bed, 1 full bath
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Belle Haven Marina – A Haven for Anglers
A Haven for Anglers
Owned by the National Park Service and run by Belle Haven Marina Inc. Belle Haven Marina is located south of Old Town Alexandria on the George Washington Parkway. Belle Haven Marina is just a few steps away from River Towers, Belle View and New Alexandria. They also offer sailing lessons with a few free hours of sailing.
Since the George Washington Parkway has sites to fish the Potomac River, the Belle Haven Marina has a pier where determined Anglers take advantage of the secluded spots.
Available for Rent- sailboats, canoes, kayaks and rowboats.
Homes for sale in and around New Alexandria
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$245,000 : 1517 Belle View Blvd #A1, Alexandria2 beds, 1 full bath
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$215,000 : 6517 Potomac Ave #J, Alexandria2 beds, 1 full bath
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$839,000 : 6424 Wood Haven Rd, Alexandria4 beds, 2 full, 1 part baths
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$400,000 : 6416 13th St, Alexandria3 beds, 1 full bath
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$575,000 : 6316 Barrister Pl, Alexandria4 beds, 3 full, 1 part baths
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Porto Vecchio: Condominiums on the Potomac
Waterfront Condos in Old Town Alexandria VA
On 1250 South Washington Street lies Porto Vecchio Condominiums. This complex, which was named after a Corsican port, gives a unique Mediterranean touch to the otherwise old colonial feel of the Old Town Alexandria seaport. With a mansard-style roof, Port Vecchio has the appearance of an oceanfront villa somehow finding its way down the Potomac and ending up in the Old Town area. [caption id="attachment_7633" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="Dockside"]
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The condo complex, built in 1983, is a mid-rise with 125 units, many with views of the Potomac, Belle Haven Marina or Cameron Run. Units in Porto Vecchio feature open floor plans, hardwood floors, kitchens with stainless-steel appliances and breakfast bars, separate dining areas, Whirlpool tubs, and as much as two parking spaces in an underground garage.
[idx-listings linkid="51282"] Lake Barcroft
Falls Church is a suburb of Northern Virginia and within it lies the small lakeside community of Lake Barcroft.
A main attraction is its accessibility from several key locations, such as D.C., Fort Myer and the Pentagon, which makes this area ideal for people looking for a residence location with a more suburban, small-town feel, but still within reach of the vibrant urban living of the nation’s capital. Residents of Lake Barcroft can benefit from the entertainment provided by the numerous events, activities and attractions provided by Washington D.C., not only to tourists, but also neighboring areas. Adding to its entertainment value are world famous monuments, iconic government landmarks, and famed museums (one of the most notable being the Smithsonian). Northern Virginia is well-known for acclaimed restaurants, a thriving art community, a lively night life, and access to some of the nation’s best universities. The area can also boast of a flourishing athletic scene which can thrill sports fans rooting for teams from all major team sports, including college sports at Georgetown and the University of Maryland.
Everything that Washington D.C. offers can be enjoyed by residents of Lake Barcroft, which lies in close proximity to the capital. Also noteworthy is that available luxurious lakeside residences in Lake Barcroft – which includes condos, townhouses and other waterfront homes – have gained the community recognition from MONEY Magazine as one of the “Best Places to Live In” for the year 2007. Among its attractions are homes situated right on the water and even private beaches for homes located near the boundaries of the community.
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$684,000 : 3425 Blair Rd, Falls Church4 beds, 3 full baths
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$650,000 : 3716 Woodland Cir, Falls Church4 beds, 3 full baths
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$728,500 : 6503 Dearborn Dr, Falls Church4 beds, 3 full baths
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$649,000 : 6307 Lakeview Dr, Falls Church4 beds, 2 full baths
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$4,999,000 : 3614 Boat Dock Dr, Falls Church6 beds, 5 full, 1 part baths
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Kayaking the Dyke Marsh
Julie and I rented a tandem kayak at Belle Haven Marina and tooled around in the Dyke Marsh and in the Potomac.
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- Near Belle Haven Marina
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- Heron in the Dyke Marsh
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- Kayaking the Dyke Marsh
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- Will Nesbitt kayaking the Dyke Marsh
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- Will Nesbitt kayaking the Dyke Marsh
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- Heron in the Dyke Marsh
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- Bird in flight!
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- Kayaking the Dyke Marsh
Colonial Fort at Belle Haven / Belle View
historical marker
The sign reads:
Colonial Fort
Nearby at John Mathew’s land on Hunting Creek, Governor William Berkeley constructed a fort authorized by the Virginia House of Burgesses on 21 Sept. 1674. Militiamen from Lancaster, Middlesex and Northumberland Counties garrisoned the fort under comment of Capt. Peter Knight. The fort defend the nothern frontier of the colony against the Susquehannocks and other Indian groups. Berkeley planne for it and other forts to serve as buffers and thereby enable the English and Indians to coexist peacefully. Some colonists, especially those led by Nathaniel Bacon, favored a more aggressive approach. As a result, Bacon’s Rebellion erupted in 1675-1676.
