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On the evening of December 1st 2012 Old Town Alexandria hosted the annual boat parade of lights. The event featured several pleasure boats decked out in festive lights making rounds in the Potomac. Just past the Torpedo Factory, Old Town features a strip right on the water similar to a board walk; this area attracts street performers, locals, tourists, amongst others. As seen in the photos below the strip provides a great view of the water, the distant Woodrow Wilson Bridge, and National Harbor.
Old Town Alexandria features a robust night life. Along King Street there are several restaurants which also serve as bars in the later hours. Union Street intersects King Street and serves as a pick up stop for the free trolley. Old Town Alexandria is serviced by the King Street metro station.
Mai Thai features waterfront views
Mai Thai is located right across from the Torpedo Factory
The parade of lights lasted from 4pm to 830pm
Popular bars in Old Town Alexandria Virginia include Chadwicks, Union Street, Flying Fish, Light Horse, Fish Market, O’Connells, the Lizard Lounge and Murphy’s
Old Town has distinct historic brick laid sidewalks
Old Town has several boat taxi’s
Charter House in Old Town is located right on the water
Kim's Barbershop is located in the Huntington Station shopping center at N. Kings Hwy Alexandria, VA 22303. The phone number for Kim's Barbershop is (703) 960-3325. Kim's Barbershop is right across from Huntington metro. Kim's Barbershop is a few shops away from Abi's II.
The Isabella at Monticello Mews is located at 6301 Edsall Road Alexandria, VA 22312. The Isabella is near I-395. The Isabella offers convenient access to shopping, dining, and entertainment. Amenities at the Isabella include: 25 meter pool, expansive sun deck, resident lounge, cabana, private ball park, private 1/4 mile fitness and walking path, on-site metro shuttle, community fitness room, outdoor sports court, controlled access gated community, front desk attendant with controlled lobby access, secure 2 level underground garage parking, community bike rack, and separate freight elevator.
The Isabella features crown molding in living room, dining room, and kitchen
Kingstowne’s Bone Fish restaurant is a short drive from Isabella
The Isabella features 9′ ceilings
There are 9 different floor plans for the Isabella
Condos at the Isabella offer high-efficiency full size front loading washer and dryers
The Isabella has expansive balconies in all units
The Isabella is close to the Van Dorn Metro
The Isabella is a short drive from Old Town’s lively King St
Sweet Frog Premium Frozen Yogurt is located at 3219 Duke Street, Alexandria, VA 22314. Their phone number is (703) 751-3764. Sweet Frog is set up as a serve yourself frozen yogurt shop. Sweet Frog has a lot of flavor choices and topping choices.
Sweet Frog is close to Duke St. skatepark. Also nearby is Oriental Star restaurant and Lone Star steak house. Sweet Frog is a short drive from Landmark Mall. Nearby condo's include the Royalton, the Plaza, the Jamieson and the Henry.
Sweet Frog is close to Old Town Alexandria
Welcome to Sweet Frog
Sweet Frog is close to Philadelphia Cheesesteak Factory
Established in 1974 with a mission to reduce homelessness, increase community support and promote self sufficiency, the Good Shepherd Housing and Family Services is operated by a multi-denominational board of directors and staff managing over 70 housing units. Good Shepherd Housing and Family Services is located in the Mount Zephyr Business Center at 8305 Richmond…
Das Best Oktoberfest 2012 took place at National Harbor in Maryland. The Oktoberfest featured all you can drink tickets as well as designated driver tickets. The event had several tents with a variety of business vendors. Das Best Oktoberfest featured live music at three different stages.
The event lasted two days. The event attracted a large crowd on both days. National Harbor is a popular venue throughout the year. National Harbor is close to the Woodrow Wilson Bridge.
Das Best Oktoberfest took place on September 22nd and 23rd
Das Best Oktoberfest featured a variety of food vendors
A clear view of the outdoor venue
A vendor displays for sale furniture
The National Harbor Oktoberfest was near Nando’s Perri Perri
A tobacco vendor presents a variety of cigars
Dancers moving to the live music
A traditional themed German group
People wait in line to be served alcohol
The Oktoberfest was a few blocks away from the Gaylord which is also at National Harbor
National Harbor features a trail that crosses the Woodrow Wilson bridge
Via Veneto is located at 1309 Shenandoah Rd. Alexandria, VA 22308 (Hollin Hall Shopping Center just off Ft. Hunt Rd). The phone number for Via Veneto is 703.765.6661. The restaurant is close to Safeway, the Variety Store, a gas station, a Chinese food restaurant, a 711, and various other shops and businesses. Via Veneto is open for lunch Monday through Friday and dinner all week.
Via Veneto serves authentic delicious Italian food. This area of Fort Hunt is near Walt Whitman middle school and Carl Sandburg middle school. The nearest library is Sherwood Hall library. Hollin Hall and Hollin Hills offer a very peaceful atmosphere.
Via Veneto has carryout and dine in
Via Veneto in Hollin Hall serves alcohol
Via Veneto is family owned and operated
Via Veneto is a short drive from Old Town Alexandria
The KORUS festival took place at the special event center at Bull Run Regional Park, Centreville Va. The event lasted 3 days. The KORUS Festival is organized by the Korean American Association of Washington Metropolitan Area (KAAW). The KAAW try to share their culture with the community.
The festival featured live music. Vendors sold authentic Asian dishes. The festival attracted a lot of people. At one time during the show the performers taught the audience how to dance to Gangnam Style.
The sun sets on the festival
The festival had a variety of vendors
The festival lasted until 10pm each night
Traditional dancers entertain at the KORUS festival
Bull Run Regional Park hosted the KORUS festival
A close up of a freshly served entre
Bull Run Regional Park is close to a Super H mart
Vendors preparing food for the KORUS festival
The KORUS festival has taken place for the past 10 years
Port Royal is located at 801 North Pitt Street Alexandria, VA 22314. Port Royal is a 17 story highrise condominium community. Port Royal is in Old Town Alexandria just a few blocks from Trader Joe's. Port Royal has rooftop access with several tables to sit and enjoy the view.
Port Royal is close to several parks in Old Town including Oronoco and Founders. Port Royal is next to Alexandria House, a similar styled highrise condominium community. This location is very easily commutable to D.C. Port Royal 's lobbies and common areas have recently been renovated.
The closest metro stop to Port Royal is Braddock Road Metro station
Port Royal is located near several volleyball courts in Old Town
Port Royal is close to the Potomac River.
Port Royal is close to Chadwick’s in Old Town
Powtowmac Crossing is a condominium community closer to D.C. then Port Royal
The view from atop the 17 story building showcase the distant Woodrow Wilson bridge
Port Royal is close to Canal Place condominiums
Port Royal is a very walkable
Port Royal is close to grocery stores, shops and restaurants.
Port Royal is close to King Street which offers a robust night life
Foxchase shopping center is located on Duke St. in Alexandria VA. This shopping center has a variety of shops including: Authentically Amish, Harris Teeter, Chipotle, etc. This area of Alexandria is close to Landmark Mall. Foxchase Shopping Center is close to several condominiums including the the Plaza, Olympus, the Sentinel, and Watergate at Landmark.
Foxchase is close to Ben Brenman park. Also on Duke St. is Beatley library. Foxchase shopping center has ample parking. Foxchase Shopping Center has a martial arts facility.
Established in 1974 with a mission to reduce homelessness, increase community support and promote self sufficiency, the Good Shepherd Housing and Family Services is operated by a multi-denominational board of directors and staff managing over 70 housing units. Good Shepherd Housing and Family Services is located in the Mount Zephyr Business Center at 8305 Richmond…
Ben Brenman park is located at 4800 Brenman Park Dr Alexandria, VA 22304. This area is close to Duke St. Ben Brenman park is near several shopping areas. Ben Brenman has nearly 60 acres of land.
Ben Brenman park is near Cameron Station. Ben Brenman park is also close to Beatley library. Features include softball, baseball and soccer fields; a lake with gazebo and fountains; restrooms; a picnic pavilion with grills; bike trails; a fenced dog park, and a small amphitheater. Ben Brenman park hosts a variety of wildlife including beavers, turtles, frogs, water snakes, and birds.
Ben Brenman park is close to Cameron Station
Ben Brenman Park is on Duke Street in West End Alexandria
Ben Brenman park is a great place for dogs
Ben Brenman park is close to Foxchase Shopping center
Ben Brenman park is close to several condominium communities including Olympus, Watergate at Landmark, and the Sentinel
Established in 1974 with a mission to reduce homelessness, increase community support and promote self sufficiency, the Good Shepherd Housing and Family Services is operated by a multi-denominational board of directors and staff managing over 70 housing units. Good Shepherd Housing and Family Services is located in the Mount Zephyr Business Center at 8305 Richmond…
