Jones Point Park is owned by the National Park Service and its 52-plus acres comprise the largest open space in Old Town Alexandria VA. Jones Point is located on the Potomac River near the Woodrow Wilson Bridge in the southeast corner of Alexandria, Virginia. Jones Point is a nice place for a walk or picnic by the Potomac and is popular with Alexandria's bird watchers, dog owners and history buffs. In addition to open green space and river banks, Jones Point offers
two large soccer fields,
picnic areas with picnic tables,
walking and biking trails,
garden plots for rent,
two fishing piers built over two old ship ramps,
and a large ship dock north of the bridge along the river.
Although the National Park Service owns Jones Point Park, the Alexandria Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activities manages the park. The parks custodians strive to preserve and showcase the 9,000 years of human history evidenced at Jones Point. Recognizable touch-points like Jones Point Lighthouse from the middle of the 19th Century are found here along with artifacts from Native Americans and colonists from the early days of European settlement. During the first World War, Jones Point was an important shipbuilding site and remnants of that abandoned heritage are unearthed for visitors to see.
The survey stones placed here under the direction and guidance of George Washington after 1790 mark the original boundaries of the District of Columbia. The land which George Washington surveyed for the Federal City was within the capital boundaries for 45 years, from February 27, 1801, until September 7, 1846, when Alexandria was ceded back into Northern Virginia by Congress.
Jones Point Park is very accessible for residents of Old Town Alexandria, Ford's Landing, Porto Vecchio and Bearings South.
From comic books to used books and everything in between, below are 5 distinguished bookstores located throughout Northern Virginia that every local should know about!
Hole in the Wall Books – Falls ChurchNesbitt Realty can help you buy and sell real estate in Falls Church.
905 W Broad St
Falls Church, VA 22046
Hole in the Wall Books is indeed just as it sounds - a bookstore the size of a closet chock full of books of every size, shape and color. There are books on shelves, books on the floor, books in boxes, even books piled up to the ceiling rafters. Hole in the Wall Books is especially strong on science fiction, fantasy and comic books, but they have a large selection of almost every other genre as well. As if finding a decent comic book store isn't already a thing of the past, Hole in the Wall stands apart from the rest and sets a new standard in teenage-boyhood envy. They also have boxes of older, back issue comics for avid collectors.
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1510 King Street
Alexandria, VA 22314
For those who are drawn to old and used bookstores like moths to a flame, the Book Bank has a reliable and steady selection/collection of used books. Some pulp fiction, some expository, some historical, and some nobody ever heard of… until now. Stop in and find a used book that's new to you in one of the best little ol' bookstores in Northern Virginia. They have a great credit exchange program and a highly knowledgeable staff.
Nesbitt Realty can help you buy and sell real estate in Mclean.Tree Top Kids – McLean
Langley Shopping Center
1382 Chain Bridge Road
McLean, VA 22101
A modest if not somewhat sparse collection of children's books, Tree Top Kids truly embraces the notion of quality over quantity and has a perfect range of age appropriate books and gifts for every child in your life…including your inner child! Tree Top carries an excellent selection of labor intensive, craft-oriented toys as well as an array of educational, innovative, and classic children's books. Both the toys and the books are organized by age group and activity throughout the store, making it easy and comfortable to find just what you’re looking for. Tree Tops' selection of books also includes a few autographed tomes for those who are looking for "collection" items.
Nesbitt Realty can help you buy and sell real estate in Arlington.Busboys & Poets – Arlington
4251 S Campbell Ave
Arlington, VA 22206
Although Busboys & Poets is more of a restaurant than an actual bookstore, this cute amalgamation of eatery/readery is a major highlight of the Shirlington area in Arlington, Virginia. With several additional locations throughout greater Washington, this laid-back, hipster café has quickly become an Arlington favorite and is most well known for its fantastic breakfast and brunch menu. Like its sister locations, B&P has a fun vibe with stimulating books and artwork every where the eye can see, which is great to browse while you wait for your food or for a table. B&P features free wi-fi and they serve breakfast every day until 11a.m.
Aladdin's Lamp Children's Bookstore & Other Treasures – Arlington
2499 N Harrison St
Lee Harrison Shopping Center
Arlington, VA 22207
This truly exceptional, independently run children's bookstore frequently features 'in-house' events designed for children of many age groups. The high-level of service, quality and selection of children's books has helped to make Aladdin's Lamp one of Arlington's best kept secrets. The convenient location and unique retail selection combine to make Aladdin's Lamp a bookstore both you and your children will remember.
Here are seven of the most common mistakes that first-time home-buyers make in Northern VA.
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Some first-time home-buyers don't do enough to make their offer look appealing to a seller. [Read more about Writing the Offer
Some first-time home-buyers don't think about resale before they buy. The average first-time buyer only stays in a home for four years.
Some first-time home-buyers don't understand how a buyer's rebate can actually hurt their chances of buying a home.
Some first-time home-buyers avoid getting a Realtor® because they wrongly believe they have to pay for a Realtor's advice.
Some first-time home-buyers don't ask enough questions of their lender and end up missing out on the best deal.
Some first-time home-buyers don't act quickly enough to make a decision and someone else buys the house.
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Full Circle Montessori (FCMS) is a private school located at 1031 N Vermont St, Arlington, VA 22201.
Full Circle Montessori School closes each day at 245pmFCMS teaches toddlers (age 15-36 months), Primary level (age 2.5-6), and Elementary (age 6-12) in accordance with Dr. Maria Montessori’s ideas, which are upheld through the Association Montessori Internationale (AMI). FCMS’s core values are kindness, empathy, love, respect, accountability, openness, tolerance, peace, humor, and laughter.
FCMS philosophy is to prepare their children for real life. With a team of educators and human development experts, they support their students’ development as they follow their natural curiosities & inclinations, as they find their own interests, weaknesses, and strengths. According to FCMS, children thrive when given independence, combined with clear & consistent boundaries, as they engage in purposeful work. The social and intellectual confidence that results from lessons learned at Montessori serve their student body throughout their lives.
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Fishing the Potomac R. near Little Hunting Creek
The U.S. Fish And Wildlife Service Agency in Ballston is located at 4401 Fairfax Drive in Arlington, Virginia. This agency was established in 1940 to help protect fish, wildlife and plants. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife building is within walking distance of the Ballston Metro Station.
For more information please contact:
703-358-1729
typical Tudor home
This architecture style was popular in the 1920s and 1930s and continues to be a mainstay in suburbs across the United States. The defining characteristics are half-timbering on bay windows and upper floors, and facades that are dominated by one or more steeply pitched cross gables. Patterned brick or stone walls are common, as are rounded doorways, multi-paned casement windows, and large stone chimneys.
illustration of a Tudor home
A subtype of the Tudor Revival style is the Cotswold Cottage. With a sloping roof and a massive chimney at the front, a Cotswold Cottage may remind you of a picturesque storybook home.
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Masonic Temple
As a tribute to our first president, George Washington, the Masonic Memorial was created. The memorial looks like the ancient Lighthouse of Alexandria. With 9 floors in the edifice, it has something for everyone.
The first floor is dedicated to the Shriner's, with the George Washington Memorial Theater joining along side. The second floor features the Alexandria-Washington Lodge No. 22. On the third floor is the Grotto Exhibit, an organization featuring the Master Masons. The fourth and fifth floors are covered with paintings, and historical documents. The sixth contains the Memorial Library. Once on the seventh floor you will experience murals of Masonic lessons. On the eighth floor is The Knights Templar Chapel. Finally, as you make your way to the ninth floor you will see a replica of King Solomon's throne.
Masonic Memorial as seen from Alexandria House
George Washington Masonic Memorial
View of Carlyle District of Old Town Alexandria
This is from “Snowmaggedon” of 2009.
The King Street Metro is near the Amtrak station
George Washington Masonic Temple
George Washington Masonic Temple at sunset
Carlyle’s lion looks at the Masonic Temple
This historical site is a must see. It contains many reflections of one of our founding fathers and a glimpse inside the mysterious. The Masonic Memorial is easily accessible near the King Street Metro. The Masonic Memorial has a spectacular view of King St and is right in front of the Alexandria Amtrak station.
For more information please contact:
George Washington Masonic Memorial
101 Callahan Drive
Alexandria, VA. 22301
703-683-2007
original kitchen at Montebello
One of the biggest questions every condo buyer and home buyer has to ask is, "How much work am I willing to take on?"
Some folks want a turnkey residence. Some folks want a residence that has brand new modern appliances and cabinets. Some people want appliances and cabinets that have never been used.
Some people don't mind an older kitchen. Some people like the feel of a kitchen that was put in long ago.
Others like an older kitchen because they like the idea of ripping out the old and putting in the new. It can be very gratify---not to mention financially rewarding---to completely remake a residence. As a homeowner, or condo owner, you are the ultimate authority. It is your domain to decide what will stay and what must go. This can be a lot of fun.
Brand new kitchen at the Eclipse
But, remodeling can be a lot of work. Living through the dust and the inconvenience can be a hassle. If you don't know where to turn to, it can also be very expensive. But no matter how you personally resolve the issue, it's important to consider before you actually start shopping.
kitchen at Carlyle Square
Some kitchens need a little TLC.
galley kitchen
Traditional touches add a colonial feel to this kitchen at River Towers
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Buying a first home can be a daunting experience. Here are five common and costly mistakes that novice home buyers make:
1. Ignore the costs of having a low credit score. Lower-score borrowers pay thousands of dollars in increased interest rates over the life of the loan.
2. Make purchases on credit before settlement. Lenders continue to check credit scores right up until the time of closing. Too much shopping could cause the lender to take back the loan.
3. Scrimp on an inspection. Being surprised by the need for expensive repairs can be financially devastating.
4. Buy without contingencies. Buyers should give themselves an out if the inspection turns up problems or the bank raises the interest rates.
5. No money for insurance. Insurance can be surprisingly pricey. Buyers who don’t budget for it can face a nasty surprise.
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Balance and symmetry are the ruling characteristics of this formal style. Homes are often brick with detailing in copper or slate. Windows and chimneys are symmetrical and perfectly balanced, at least in original versions of the style. Defining features include a steep, high, hip roof; balcony and porch balustrades; rectangle doors set in arched openings; and double French windows with shutters. Second-story windows usually have a curved head that breaks through the cornice.
The design had its origins in the style of rural manor homes, or chateaus, built by the French nobles during the reign of Louis XIV in the mid-1600s. The French Provincial design was a popular Revival style in the 1920s and again in the 1960s.
French Provincial revivals can be found in upscale neighborhoods throughout Northern Virginia.
Why To Choose Grist Mill Neighborhood?
Grist Mill is a desirable Mount Vernon neighborhood located in Fairfax County. Upscale homes on large estate lots enjoy a quiet setting, with many overlooking the park. The Mount Vernon Country Club is a golf cart ride away.
Engleside Plaza is a great reasource for Southern Fairfax County residents especially around Woodlawn and Engleside. This is is close proximity to the park at George Washington's Grist Mill.
A gristmill is a mill for the grinding of grain, specifically a customer's own grain. Grist mills were a common site in colonial America, but there are few such mills still in operation today. Pierce Mill a Rock Creek Park in DC is open to the public but is non-operational. The mill needs repairs. But…
Although the National Park Service owns Jones Point Park, the Alexandria Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activities manages the park. The parks custodians strive to preserve and showcase the 9,000 years of human history evidenced at Jones Point. Recognizable touch-points like Jones Point Lighthouse from the middle of the 19th Century are found here along with artifacts from Native Americans and colonists from the early days of European settlement. During the first World War, Jones Point was an important shipbuilding site and remnants of that abandoned heritage are unearthed for visitors to see.
The survey stones placed here under the direction and guidance of George Washington after 1790 mark the original boundaries of the District of Columbia. The land which George Washington surveyed for the Federal City was within the capital boundaries for 45 years, from February 27, 1801, until September 7, 1846, when Alexandria was ceded back into Northern Virginia by Congress.
Jones Point Park is very accessible for residents of Old Town Alexandria, Ford's Landing, Porto Vecchio and Bearings South.
Establishing your budget before beginning the home search in {Location_Name} is an important consideration. Some experts suggest that you can expect to pay 25% of your salary towards your mortgage. Fortunately for people living in Northern Virginia, many job centers offering high paying salaries are available. These places include the 
