Fun things to do and see in Northern Virginia near Alexandria, Arlington, Fairfax County and Falls Church. Includes parks, shopping, sightseeing, recreation and events.
Everyone loves a water view. You might be surprised to learn how many homes, townhouses and condos in Alexandria VA have view of the water.
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Georgetown waterfront 1932
Here's a view of Georgetown's waterfront on the Potomac River in 1932. Homes on the Potomac from Mclean to Mount Vernon from Rosslyn to Old Town always demand a premium.
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Captain’s Row is located near the Potomac waterfront in Old Town Alexandria VA on Prince Street. Homes here were originally homes for captains in the Age of Sail when Alexandria was a working port. These images compare the look of Captains Row in 1963 to how it looks today.
Captain’s Row on Prince Street in Old Town AlexandriaCaptain’s Row in Alexandria 1963Are you seeking a water-view or waterfront home? Try our map search below.
The Ford Nature Center is located in West End Alexandria not far from the intersection of Beauregard St. and Sanger Ave. The Nature Center backs to Holmes Run behind William Ramsay Elementary School. The Nature Center is sited on Dora Kelley Nature Park, a 50-acre wildlife sanctuary with a one-mile long nature trail that meanders along streams, wooded hills, and freshwater marshland.
Staff naturalists at the Nature Center welcome visitors and "explorers" interested in Alexandria natural history. For groups of 8 or more, make reservations and a staff naturalist will take you on a guided tour of the Nature Park. you can see live animals up close and learn about the cultural and natural history of Dora Kelley Nature Park. For more information, or to make program reservations, please call the Nature Center at 703.746.5559.
The Nature Center houses the following attractions and exhibits:
Live turtles, snakes, toads and salamanders
Aquarium with native fish species from Holmes Run
Exhibit on Alexandria’s birds of prey
Mary Anne Warner’s beautiful 16’ x 7’ oil mural, “Wildlife of the Dora Kelley Nature Park”
Mounted black bear, red fox, turkey and bobcat
Interpretive exhibits on local geology, prehistory, and history
Small reference library with children's section
Games and activity stations for children
Greenhouse with tropical rainforest plants
The activity room of Ford Nature Center is available for use and rental by community groups and organizations.
Volunteering at the Nature Center
A variety of volunteer opportunities are available through the Jerome “Buddie” Ford Nature Center for ages 16 and above. Positions include front desk attendant, park conservation aide, and park watch assistant. Volunteer opportunities for individuals or groups in outdoor conservation and trail maintenance are also available from 9am-12pm on the following Saturdays: April 12, May 17, June 14, July 26, and August 23. For more information, please call the Nature Center at 703.746.5559.
West Grove Dog Park has two fields that are frequented by dogs and their owners. West Grove Dog Park is near the Parkway and Belle View Shopping Center. West Grove Dog Park even has benches to sit on while watching my dog play with other dogs at the dog park. Nearby pet stores on the Highway are Petco, PetSmart, and ProFeed in Belle View Shopping Center.
West Grove Park
dogs playing
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Entering West Grove Park
West Grove Park
Puddles at West Grove Park
West Grove Park
West Grove Park
Snow day at West Grove Park
West Grove Park – Fenced in benches on the dog park
Walkable to office, home, shopping, dining, business, in Alexandria is easy. Belle Haven, New Alexandria, Belle View are connected to professional buildings and the Belle View Shopping Center. The snow hit heavy for several days and was paved and shoveled immediately.
The blizzard snow lasted about a week. It hit its climax on about day 3. Many roads built up with caked snow. In Bucknell Manor, nearby stores remained open during the inclement weather. Interested in buying, selling, renting, or property management of Real Estate in Northern Virginia? Call Nesbitt Realty today at (703) 765 0300.
Bucknell Manor in winter with snow
Belle View Shopping Center during winter snow
Bucknell Manor blizzard in January on Cavalier Drive
Bucknell Manor during a blizzard in January
Bucknell Manor in winter with snow
Bucknell Manor in winter with snow
Bucknell Manor blizzard in January on Cavalier Drive
winter in Bucknell Manor
Bucknell Manor in winter snow
Bucknell Manor in a blizzard
Bucknell Manor in winter with snow
Bucknell Manor in winter with snow
Winter in Bucknell Manor on Cavalier Drive
Bucknell Manor in a blizzard in January
Bucknell Manor in winter snow with a poodle named Grover
Bucknell Manor snow in winter
Bucknell Manor in a blizzard
Bucknell Manor in winter with snow
Bucknell Manor in winter snow
Bucknell Manor blizzard in January on Cavalier Drive
Bucknell Manor blizzard in January on Cavalier Drive
Belle View Boulevard snowed
Winter in Bucknell Manor on Cavalier Drive
Belle Haven in winter snow
Bucknell Manor snow in winter
Belle View Boulevard snowed
Winter in Bucknell Manor on Cavalier Drive
Bucknell Manor on Cavalier Drive in winter after snow
Bucknell Manor blizzard in January on Cavalier Drive
Belle View Shopping Center during winter snow
Bucknell Manor in winter with snow
Belle View Boulevard in winter snow
Belle View Exxon gas station during snow
Bucknell Manor on Cavalier Drive in winter after snow
Grover my poodle in Bucknell Manor near Belle Haven during snow in winter
Bucknell Manor in winter with snow
Belle Haven in the distance of Bucknell Manor in a blizzard
The blizzard was in effect and my parents took me to Costco and Walmart for groceries and other products. It is so very nice having everything I needed provided for me. I remember purchasing a vast array of essentials. Will and Julie Nesbitt, get me to the stores and make it so easy, to sit at home and wait for the weather to pass and the work week to pick up again, which it already has and now the roads are back to the way they were, and the side walks still have some snow melting and snow shoveling to be done. The groceries in the nick of time, was awesome strolling through the entire whole sale store and including a quick dash to Walmart, calm and collecting many much needed items for my inventory.
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video games
an aisle at Wal-Mart
Julie Nesbitt and Will Nesbitt in Wal-Mart
Will and Julie Nesbitt look at tomato sauce for Aubrey Nesbitt
chips, cookies, and crackers
dog aisle to the left
beer
jewelry
cards in Wal-Mart
Julie Nesbitt checks out at Costco
flowers
Will Nesbitt and Julie Nesbitt entering Wal-Mart
Costco grocery cart with food in it
Will and Julie Nesbitt walk through Wal-Mart during 2016 snow storm
Costco during the blizzard of 2016
Will Nesbitt and Julie Nesbitt
Will and Julie Nesbitt
Will Nesbitt and Julie Nesbitt check out with Aubrey Nesbitt at Wal-mart
inside Costco during a blizzard in 2016
Fairfax County
Will Nesbitt and Julie Nesbitt going through Wal-Mart
Will Nesbitt guides Aubrey Nesbitt’s grocery cart loaded with food
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