Looking for a peaceful place to travel to get out of the house? All along the George Washington Parkway stretches a path that goes all the way to Washington DC. This distance is frequented by people going at their own pace - from the high speed bicyclist commuter to the power walking local. On the way there are places to picnic / barbeque, waters to fish, and open fields for recreation.
An often overlooked detour is available just before Old Town Alexandria. By taking a pedestrian path onto the Woodrow Wilson Bridge there is a path that hugs the road until arriving at the National Harbor. It starts with a view of a graveyard. Then the panorama delivers a waterfront city skyline juxtapositioned with vehicles driving across the bridge.
Finally after passing the bridge there is a place to sit and enjoy the view, or continue to the National Harbor. Round trip its worth the effort.
Old Town Alexandria has several parks next to the water. During the summer time pick up volleyball games happen often. Along Union St. there are parks that have a dog park, trails, a basketball court, a playground, and plenty of green grass . These parks are a great resource within walking distance of several neighborhoods.
Condominiums near the volleyball courts include Alexandria House and Port Royal and Old Town Commons. Old Town is a very walkable area. Grocery stores in the area include Safeway, Trader Joe's, and Whole Foods.The nearest metro to the parks is King Street metro station.
The volleyball courts are on Union St.
Old Town parks attract a variety of people
The volleyball courts are close to King St.
The volleyball courts are near the Torpedo Factory
A bus on a cold day
Porto Vecchio is commuter friendly. There is a metro bus stop just steps from the entrance. Commuting in Old Town is also convenient to the King St. Metro, which is on the blue and yellow line. Additionally, studies have shown that homes near public transportation retain their value better then those not near public transportation.
High-rise condominium
495 passes through Springfield, Alexandria, Annandale, Merrifield, Idylwood, Tysons Corner, Bethesda, DC, and New Carrollton. This road is a connector to several commuters' daily work routine. There are lots of neighborhoods near 495. Also this road gives access to countless businesses.
Effective Monday May 18 2020 all residents commuting on DASH buses will now be required to wear face coverings. The Alexandria Transit Company stated that the new change follows guidance from the Alexandria Health Department.
Rail And Bus Service To Be Reduced Due To Coronavirus Concerns
Commuters in Alexandria will experience reduced services on DASH bus and Metrobus and Metrorail. The announcement was made by the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority and the Alexandria Transit Company/DASH. The reduction in rail and bus service is due to the threat of the coronavirus/COVID-19.
New Electric School Buses Are Coming To Alexandria In 2020
The school bus system in Alexandria will be given a big boost with the introduction of five (5) electric school buses by the end of 2020. The cost of the new school bus initiative will be covered by Dominion Energy. The new "vehicle to grid" system will help to feed the power grid in the…
West End Alexandria Gets New and Improved DASH Buses
Residents of West End in Alexandria can now enjoy improved service frequency with the new and improved AT-1 Plus DASH Buses. The specially branded buses is a part of a series of improvements to the existing DASH AT-1 routes which runs between Van Dorn Metro and Seminary Plaza via Landmark Mall, Lincolnia, Mark Center and…
