Charming Old Town Village

In the southwest quadrant of Alexandria, VA lies a beautiful section of real estate known as Old Town Village.  Many people who settle in Alexandria come here for a number of reasons and one of the being it the charming character of each neighborhood.  Consequently, Old Town Village is no exception and it has lots to offer.  When researching this area of the city, I found that residents had the ability to catch the metro, enjoy plentiful dining options, and great shopping. The neighborhood has a collection of condominiums, townhouses, and single family’s that all meet the needs of an eclectic buyer pool.  If you are a busy professional looking to get into the market but don’t want the hassle of taking care of a large home, then you should consider looking at Canal Place, Port Royal, and Potowmack Crossing.  However, for small and large families looking to settle into Old Town Village there are several communities that may be the right fit.  Currently there are a host of townhomes available like the one on 1220 Roundhouse Ln, Alexandria.

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Resort Style Living: Dominion Valley Country Club

Dominion Valley Country Club is a premier luxury golf course community. It is located in Prince William County and has won several awards for its beautiful neighborhood maintenance. It includes a subdivision called "Regency" for residents over 55 seeking resort style living. The Toll Brothers neighborhood features both single family and town house homes. Collections include the Estates, the Carolinas, the Executives, the Villages, the Carriages, the Classics, and the Villas. The local schools include Battlefield High School, Bull Run Middle School, and J.W. Alvey Elementary School. The elementary school is inside of the neighborhood. Amenities include a gatehouse, superior landscaping, a swimming pool, tennis courts, a golf course, a basketball court, several scattered playgrounds, hiking trails, and fishing ponds. It also has access to the golf course's clubhouse and golf shop. There are putting greens and practice ranges inside the community. The neighborhood offers a personal shopping center known as Market Square with businesses such as Giant, Suntrust, ATT, Subway, Zpizza, Asian Garden, and Tony's Pizza. Dominion Valley is located at 5300 Merchants View Square, Haymarket, Va 20169. Homes for Sale in Haymarket/Gainesville

Parks at Piedmont: The Perfect Dose of Urbanization

Parks at Piedmont is a community in Gainesville, Virginia by Ryan Homes. It is located in Prince William County and is 40 miles west of Washington, D.C. The housing complexes are townhouses and condominiums. The neighborhood offers a pool and clubhouse that can be rented for private events for large parties. The community is loaded with small ponds and beautifully maintained lawns/plants. Floor plans are spacious and are great for families of all sizes. The neighborhood is high interactive; there are local activities, covenant, neighborhood watch, communications, budget and finance, and board of director committees. The local high school is Battlefield High School, the middle school, Bull Run Middle School, and the elementary Gravely Elementary School. The housing development is located in 6781 Hampton Bay Lane, Gainesville VA 20155. Homes in Gainesville for Sale

Want to Live Victoriously? Victory Lakes!

Victory Lakes is a luxury neighborhood located in Bristow, Virginia with a golf course and full time activities center. Homes in Victory Lakes are townhouse style and is great for young children and blooming families. Buildings are brand new with beautiful rich orange facades and box style windows. Many homes feature outdoor external crown molding and is very beautiful and aesthetically pleasing. A brand new elementary school is located internally inside the neighborhood. Victory Lakes is located in Prince William County right next to Interstate 66 and Manassas. It is also geographically proximate to Route 28 and Route 29. The activities center includes a calendar of events such as yoga classes, pottery tutorials and events, local socials, clubs, teams, and more. There are also multiple pools, ball fields, fishing lakes, and a clubhouse for those living in the neighborhood. Homes For Sale in Bristow

Wild Weekend Fun! The Smithsonian National Zoo

The Smithsonian National Zoological Park is a great activity to do on the weekend for animal lovers and tourists alike. For those living in Arlington, Virginia, the zoo is a nice local place to visit due to its proximity to home. Open 364 days a year and home to 2,000 animals and over 400 different species, the National Zoo is a nice free place to visit any time of the year. The park is 163 acres and set in the center of Washington, DC. Animals include cheetahs, elephants, anteaters, clouded leopards, gorillas, monkeys, foxes, tigers, and giant pandas. There are also bird houses with hundreds of beautifully colored and ornamented feather creatures. The park features several reptiles and amphibian houses and also has an extravagant collection of marine animals including the cow of the sea, the manatee. Perhaps the most famous of all inhabitants of the Zoo are the giant pandas Mei Xiang and baby Tian Tian. They are housed under a Giant Panda Cooperative Research and Breeding Agreement with the China Wildlife Conservation Association. They will be at the Smithsonian Zoo until at least 2015 and are the focus of research regarding conservation, breeding, and preservation of these lovable furry bears. The Zoo is located at 3001 Connecticut Avenue NW, Washington DC 20008 and is accessible by the Red Line Metro at the Woodley Park-Zoo/Adams Morgan stop. Parking is $15 for the first three hours and $20 for the next three. For more information: nationalzoo.si.edu Homes for sale Near DC (Arlington)

A Carefully Constructed Collection: Fairfax Corner

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A cozy and modern shopping center nestled in the city of Fairfax, Fairfax corner is a great place for shoppers in Northern Virginia. Shops include Bubbles, Chicos, Ann Taylor Loft, REI, White House Black Market, Arhaus Furniture and Reveal MedSpa. Eateries include Potbelly, California Pizza Kitchen, Chipotle, and PF Chang's Chinese Bistro. Fairfax Corner also has Virginia's first Pinkberry Frozen Yogurt. The small business originated in California and has expanded to Fairfax corner. If you are looking for a delightfully tart yet sweet treat, try having a Pinkberry! The ingredients are all natural and toppings include never frozen fresh fruit (strawberries, kiwis, pineapples, bananas, mangos, blueberries, etc). Dry toppings include all natural mixed nuts, vanilla snack cookies/crackers, Captain Crunch, brownies, cheesecake bites, chocolate chips, oreos, fruity pebbles, gummy bears, mochi, and even sunflower seeds. Pinkberry is a great new type of frozen yogurt! The clothing stores also offer a great selection of stores for more contemporary adult style. REI is a great place for those loving nature and the outdoors to enjoy themselves and there is even a AAA at the center. Fairfax Corner is located on Route 50 and Monument Drive, Fairfax, Virginia 22030. Homes for Sale in Fairfax

A Weekend at the Zoo without the Drive! Petland

Located on 9404-A Main Street Fairfax, Va 22031, Petland is a quaint and cozy pet store great for children and people of all ages. The store serves as a both a place to purchase and adopt puppies and kittens of all sizes. The store is also a clinic for animals to get spayed or neutered. What makes Petland inherently different from other pet supply stores is that is specializes in puppy sales. All sorts of breeds including Border Collies, Basset Hounds, American Eskimos, Malteses, Miniature Schnauzers, Chihuahuas, and Shih-Tzus from all sorts of countries world wide are for sale at Petland. Any store visitor over 18 with proper identification can reserve a play room to interact and meet the puppies before actually taking one home. The store sells rabbits, rats, mice, fish, puppies, and chinchillas. Petland has a large variety of products ranging from pet leashes to animal medications and is a kid-friendly environment. Homes for Sale in Fairfax  

Something for Everyone: Bull Run Park

Bull Run Regional Park is located in Centreville, Virginia and is a great place for family outings, group meetings, and organized events. The venue includes several great services including a water park and several hiking trails. For those seeking a nice, quiet weekend out, Bull Run offers picnic table shelters and large grassy fields for recreations. This is great place to bring your pets who will have plenty of room to run around, or your children who will have a great time playing frisbee or tossing around a football. The park also offers several marked hiking trails that include several scenic paths through the park. Feel free to bring your horse: the park also provides several equestrian trails! Bull Run is known for it’s picturesque and aesthetically pleasing foliage and plant life. There is also a water park known as Atlantis for children to enjoy over the summer. Similar to parks such as Splashdown, the park offers birth party hosting and has multiple pools, a water cannon, a play island with three slides, and closed/opened water slides along with swimming aquatic classes in group, private, and semi-private settings. The park also offers several community events such as group nature walks and bird observation trails. This April, they are hosting a Easter Egg Hunt for children ages 2-8. (info online at www.nvrpa.org/park/bull_run). There will be crafts, activities such as games and prizes, an egg hunt, and of course an Easter Bunny. The park is located on 7700 Bull Run Drive Centreville, VA 20121.  

Pool time Fun! Splashdown Water Park

Splashdown Water Park is a great place for recreation and fun for those living around Northern Virginia. This local water park is located in Prince William County at an official county park known as Ben Lomond Park. The park has facilities catered to a younger audience and is a great place for parents to relax. Splashdown's motto is "It's like a day at the beach without the drive!" and the park lives up to this slogan. The park has 770 foot lazy river, a lap pool, activity pools, cannon ball slides, 4 story water slides, tropical twister water slides, lilly pad and log walks, and a huge sandy beach area with tons of sand. Prices are relatively low and parking is free. The park hosts birthday parties and play date programs as well. There are cabana and life jacket rentals and the park even offers swimming lessons. Season passes and tickets are now available online. The park is located at 7500 Ben Lomond Park Drive, Manassas Virginia, 20109. Homes for Sale in Manassas  

Delicious Authentic Korean Bread: Shilla Bakery

Looking for a sweet treat or a nice cup of coffee? Swing by Shilla Bakery in Annandale, Virginia! The Korean bakery offers a large array of cookies, cakes, and breads that will suit anyone's appetite. The intimate coffeehouse setting makes the bakery a great place to meet up with old friends or to whiz by on the way to work. The bakery offers over 30 types of breads and has specialty cakes that are not sold in traditional American markets. Shilla sells cakes that are made of unique ingredients such as sweet potato, mocha, and coconut. They also have small gelato fruit dishes for sale that are great for a quick and healthy snack. Shilla specializes in a recent Asian drink trend: Bubble tea, which is a smoothie-like drink with special ingredients inside. During the summer time, they are a huge vendor of "Bingsoo" which is a shaved ice treat topped with ice cream, whipped cream, and freshly sliced fruit. Shilla is located in Fairfax County, at 7039 Little River Turnpike Annandale, VA 22003. The small business has recently expanded to a Centreville location as well at 6015 Centreville Crest Lane Centreville, VA 20121.