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Green Spring Gardens
Green Spring Gardens and Horticultural Center in Annandale is an inspiration for gardeners and a destination for tourists and visitors. Whether you are local or just visiting Northern Virginia, Green Springs Garden is quiet get-away to be seen. Green Springs features a valley centered over a wooded stream. The naturalist plant gardens showcase native species... Continue reading→
Sunset At Carlyle Towers
Sunset at Carlyle Towers Carlyle Towers is located in the Carlyle District near Old Town Alexandria in Alexandria VA. There are three towers in this community, each one with different views of the city, the Potomac or the Monument. In the summer Alexandria is green and full of tourists, life and bustling with happy people.... Continue reading→
Iwo Jima Memorial
The Marine Corps War Memorial honors fallen U.S. Marine Corps members depicting one of the most famous incidents of World War II. The incident was witnessed by news photographer Joe Rosenthal whose picture of six men raising the American flag on Mt. Suribachi won the Pulitzer Prize and later became the symbol of the war effort in... Continue reading→
The differences between cities, counties, towns and unincorporated settlements in Virginia
For many, especially those who are new to the area, the system of jurisdictions that we have in the Commonwealth of Virginia can be confusing. This is especially confusing in Northern Virginia, where Virginia intersects with Washington DC and the State of Maryland. Fortunately I have a fresh bottle of CONFUSION-B-GON to spray liberally as... Continue reading→
What parks are near Old Town and Belle View?
A bench right across from the biking / running / walking trail One of the single greatest attractions on the west side of the Potomac River is the George Washington Parkway. This parkway stretches along from Mount Vernon Estates through Belle View and Old Town up north of Arlington. Along the shore are scattered a...
Ronald Reagan National Airport in Crystal City / Arlington
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, formerly Washington National Airport, is on the Potomac River across from Washington DC. Along with Baltimore Washington International and Dulles International, Reagan National is one of three major airports serving the Washington Metro area. Reagan National is easily my favorite of the three airports for a number of reasons. Dulles... Continue reading→
Living near the United States Patent and Trademark Office in Alexandria VA
The United States Patent and Trademark Office is located in the Carlyle District of Old Town Alexandria VA. The USPTO is one of Alexandria's top employers and a magnet for sharp, well-educated folks from across the country. Commuters have easy access to the USPTO because it's located a few blocks from Alexandria's King Street Metro... Continue reading→
Homes for sale at Victorian Hills
Nestled between King Street (Route 7) and West Braddock Road in Alexandria VA, Victorian Hills dates back to the late 1960s. These beautiful single family homes are a rare find. With ample size lots and a secluded feel granted by trees with history this community combines being close to the heart of Alexandria without the... Continue reading→
Nottoway Park in Vienna VA- Weekend Fun in Fairfax County
The Parks and Recreation system in Fairfax County, Virginia, is the primary public instrument for the preservation of natural land and environmentally sensitive resources in Fairfax County. Nottoway Park is one of the assets of the Fairfax County Park System. Nottoway Park is located at 9601 Courthouse Road in Vienna, Virginia. Local residents can enjoy... Continue reading→
Live in Northern Virginia — without a car!
Leave your car behind? I can help you live in Arlington, Alexandria or Falls Church--without owning a car. Outside the City of Washington DC, Arlington County has the highest number of Metro Subway stops in the Capital Region. Many large employment centers--Rosslyn, Courthouse, Clarendon, Crystal City, The Pentagon, Pentagon City and all of Falls Church... Continue reading→