Quiet & serene – 2 miles south of Old TownAlexandria just off the George Washington parkway.
2 miles to Huntington Metro Station (Yellow Line). Metro bus stops on condo grounds every 10 minutes during rush hour.
Walking distance to the following:
– Potomac River & GW Parkway bike trail – 5 blocks
– Belle Haven Marina with boat rentals (sailboats, kayaks, etc.) – ½ mile
– Library & county recreation center with an ice rink – 5 blocks away
– Belle View Shopping center (Safeway, Dunkin Donuts, Subway, movie rentals, restaurants & many other shops) – 4 blocks away
Woodrow Wilson Bridge closes the Potomac near River Towers
River Towers is served by a well developed road system near US Rt. 1, I-495, the Woodrow Wilson Bridge, and the George Washington Parkway.
Because most of the homes around the area were built more than 40 years ago and because there is minimal opportunity or cause for cut-through traffic, the surrounding area is relatively free from the congestion that is commonplace in the Washington Metro Region.
Alexandria City Park
Oronoco Bay Park is an Alexandria City 4.5 acre park found at 701 North Lee Street, on the Potomac River . Once known as Texaco Bay owned by John D. Rockfeller of the Standard Oil Company. In the 1980’s the property was acquired by the city and the name was changed. Indians had lived in the Alexandria area during the time Captain John Smith had sailed up the Potomac in the mid 17th century.
Wooden sun decks out into the river with a wooden boardwalk path connecting the path to the point where the bay and river joins near the Rowing Facility building. Anyone can enjoy the scenery from the allotted sitting and picnic areas. They can jog, walk or bike along the river’s path as well. The “Red Cross Waterfront Festival” is held in the park along with other festivals and events. The Oronoco Bay Park also allows private events to held in the park as well.
Oronoco Bay Park
Old Town Commons (a townhouse community) is close to Oronoco Bay Park
Oronoco Bay Park is close to Founders Park
Oronoco Bay Park is right in front of the Potomac River
Old Town Alexandria is home to numerous associations and non-profit foundations.
Old Town Alexandria is very popular with tourists and visitors to Northern Virginia.
The pier at Oronoco Bay Park makes a good spot for a liesurely stroll.
The Potomac River separates the Commonwealth of Virginia from the State of Maryland and the District of Columbia.
Boating is popular on the Potomac River and the area has several nearby slips and docks.
Frying Pan Farmers Market is located at 2709 West Ox Road, Herndon, VA 20171. The market is opening soon and stays open from early May through late October.
view from Arlington Ridge
Arlington Ridge is found between the Pentagon, the Army-Navy Country Club and the City of Alexandria. Arlington Ridge is a neighborhood of beautiful homes, wonderful residents, and history. The Hume School which was built in 1891 is home to the Arlington Historical Society and was a full-working school until 1958. Fort Scott was named after General Winfield Scott, General-in-Chief- of the Army. It was built to protect the capital.
Also referred to as "The Ridge" this piece of land was prepared for construction of the Pentagon. The Ridge also has it's place in Revolutionary War and Civil War history. Army Navy Drive, formerly known as Old Georgetown Road in 1781, was the route used by General George Washington and the French troops to arrive in Yorktown,Virginia where the British were defeated.
With a Hollywood role as well, Arlington Ridge was featured in the opening of the 1987 film "No Way Out". With so much beauty and history Arlington Ridge makes for an ideal place to visit and live.
Homes recently listed for sale around Arlington Ridge
The following gallery shows the inside and outside of 6641 River Towers #612. Amenities include an outdoor pool, an exercise room, basketball court, tennis court, tot lot, walking paths, and more.
Additionally, the ALX VRE is located near the George Washington Masonic Temple, as well as the King St. Metro. Furthermore, The train station is an alternative to flight.
Pimmit Hills is a suburb of Falls Church located just inside the Capital Beltway where Rt. 7 enters Tysons Corner. These cute little homes have been serving families since the middle of the last century, but many of them have had additions and improvements. Because the location is so outstanding many of the homes here have been knocked down and replaced with larger homes.
Pimmit Hills back in 1956
A Pimmit Hills original in Falls Church 22043
Renovated kitchen at Pimmit Hills
Single-family home with some modifications at Pimmit Hills
Walk out basement at Pimmit Hills
Pimmit Hills is located near Tysons and Falls Church VA
Spring blooms are just beginning to open but here's a look back at 1980. The image depicts sring tulips and dogwoods on the George Washington Memorial Parkway at Lady Bird Johnson Park in 1980.
1980...Spring tulips and dogwoods on the George Washington Memorial Parkway,
Rosslyn Farmers’ Market is located at North Lynn Street at Metro Park in Rosslyn. The market is open on Thursdays, beginning in May and through October. The market offers pastries, organic fruits, herbs, and locally-grown vegetables.
Rosslyn Metro station connects to the Blue & Orange line
Rosslyn has lots of condominiums to chose from
At Freedom Park, in front of the Artisphere in Rosslyn
Rosslyn Heights is in Arlington VA
The Rosslyn Metro station is separated by multiple levels
Tables and chairs outside, before a large wall mural
