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Privacy and convenience converge at Riverside Estates

Near the intersection of Rt. 1 and Old Mount Vernon Highway lies Riverside Estates, a somewhat private and hidden placed tucked near a Potomac tributary. Despite its privacy and serenity, Riverside Estates is located near a highway that allows for easy access to many Northern Virginia hotspots, including Fort Belvoir, Old Town, the Metro, Reagan National Airport and the Pentagon. Because of its privacy, this neighborhood is desirable, and the homes fit the community’s beautiful peacefulness. Built primarily in the 1960s, the homes come in many varieties and have received renovations and upgrades.
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Whole Foods in Northern Virginia

Whole Foods offering natural organic produce
Whole Foods offering natural organic produce
The world’s leader of natural and organic foods, Whole Foods began in 1980 as a small shop with 19 employees in Austin Texas, with now over 270 stores throughout North America and the U.K. Whole Foods offers quality, least processed natural foods without sweeteners, preservatives and colorings, while paying forward with contributions from each store to food banks, local non profit organizations and events. Whole Foods began their journey to success by John Mackey and Renee Lawson Hardy of Safer Way Natural Foods and Craig Weller and Mark Silers of Clarksville Natural Grocery. Expansion of Whole Foods commenced in 1984 with stores opening in the West Coast in 1989. In 2002, Whole Foods reached Canada and the U.K in 2004. Whole Foods in Northern Virginia provides utmost convenience for many residents who wish to shop for natural organic food.

Whole Foods stores in Northern Virginia:

Whole Food Market in Old Town - Monday to Sunday: 8am to 10pm 1700 Duke Street Alexandria VA 22314 Whole Foods Market –
Lunch is enjoyed at Whole Foods in the Carlyle District with many USPTO employees patronizing the store
Lunch is enjoyed at Whole Foods in the Carlyle District with many USPTO employees patronizing the store
Monday to Friday: 8am to 10:30pm 2700 Wilson Blvd Arlington VA 22201 Whole Foods Market – Fair Lakes Monday to Friday: 8am to 9pm 4501 Market Commons Drive Fairfax VA 22033 Whole Foods Market – Tysons Monday to Friday: 8am to 9:30pm 7511 Leesburg Pike Falls Church, VA 22043 Whole Food Market – Monday to Friday: 8am to 9pm 11660 Plaza America Drive Reston, VA 20191 Whole Foods Market- Monday to Friday: 8am to 9pm 8402 Old Keene Mill Road Springfield VA 22152 Whole Foods Market- Monday to Friday: 8am to 9pm 143 Maple Avenue East Vienna VA 22180 Whole Foods Market- Monday to Saturday: 8am to 10pm Sunday: 8am to 9pm 300 Shoppers World Court Charlottesville, VA 22902

Dogue Creek Named after the ‘Doeg’ Tribe of Virginia

Doeg Indians Marker at the pull off area along VA 235
Doeg Indians Marker at the pull off area along VA 235
A tribe of Native American Indians called the ‘Doeg’ or ‘Doages’, ‘Dogues’, ‘Taux’, Dogi’, ‘Tacci’ and more had resided in villages of Northern Virginia along the Potomac River and Occoquan Rivers, including Tauxenent near the mouth of the Occoquan River, Assameck near Alexandria and Namasingakent near Mount Vernon in 1607. The ‘Doeg’ were said to be a branch of the Algonquian language family who lived on hunting, fishing and farming according to the seasons while frequently residing in different locations. A large number of the ‘Doeg’ were forced out by the English colonists within the 17th Century while the others died from European diseases. The remaining ‘Doeg’ moved towards the eastern bank of the Potomac River and south of the north bank of the Rappahanock. The Dogue Creek is named after the ‘Doeg’ Indians.
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Modern and Traditional Golf offered at Twin Lakes

"Designed by Denis Griffiths, who has done the bulk of his work in the Midwest, the Oaks Course meanders through woodlands. This should almost certainly be the choice for a golfer who does not hit the ball very far but straight. The greens are on the smallish side, but they are undulating and are well protected by mounds and bunkering."--100 Must-Play Courses of the Middle Atlantic, Golf Styles Magazine, March 2006

Twin Lakes is a premier 36 hole public facility located in Northern Virginia offering 2 courses for 2 very different golfing experiences providing exceptional golfing experience.

Lakes Course: Developed in 1967 and is the original course with a more traditional design. The course is designed around 2 lakes making the game more exciting. Oaks Course: Developed in 1998, the Oaks Course is slightly longer than the Lakes Course and more complicated than the latter. The Oaks Course has already hosted 1 Virginia State Golf Association Tournament as well as 4 United States Golf Association tournaments. Twin Lakes Amenities:Sun Down ~ 2 of 11 photos
  • Clubhouse – 7,000 square ft structure as a centerpiece
  • Meetings and Banquets – Can accommodate 80 people for buffet style meals
  • The Lakes Grill – Provides snacks, drinks and  grilled food
  • The Pro Shop – Offers equipment, latest fashions, golf accessories and hats
Twin Lakes is located at 6201 Union Mill Road Clifton VA 20124. Their phone number is 703 – 631 - 9372.

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Westwood Country Club for Everyone Even Kids

Established in 1954, Westwood Country Club in Northern Virginia caters to a variety of dining and recreational activities for members and their guests. The Club is situated on 157 acres of land where a 57,000 square foot club house, a championship golf course, 10 tennis courts and an Olympic size swimming pool has been developed on. Westwood Country Club is just a few minutes away from Tyson’s Center at Vienna. Activities / Facilities at Westwood Country Club: Golf Westwood Country Club offers challenging 18 hole par 72 golf course plays to 6,758 yards from the championship tees. The traditional course is created with bent grass fairways lined by mature hardwoods, strategic bunkers, ponds and creeks. PGA Professional Glenn Brown holds personalized classes using modern technology.sometimes i golf.. Tennis 4 Har-Tru and 6 Deco Turf Courts make up Westwood’s tennis facility. Tennis Director Joni Hannah, a nationally ranked professional and 2 assistant professionals offer group and individual classes and programs for all levels. Fitness 2,700 square feet of Westwood Fitness Center is located in the main Clubhouse offering an array of cardiovascular equipment, treadmills, bikes, elliptical, weight machines and a studio. Certified Personal Trainers are available as well as a variety of classes to training programs. Pool Westwood houses an Olympic size pool that includes a diving well and a child wading pool and a pool snack bar. The resident swim team of children ages 5 to 18 always participates in the Dominion Country Club Swim League. Exciting events and activities and classes are provided for by the staff. Dining Casual Dining, Intimate Dining and Special events are offered in respective dining rooms all created specially. Executive Chef Jason Parker manages the cuisine and always presents a delectable menu for lunch and dinner. Kids Club For children between 6 months to 12 years of age , to have fun while parents want to enjoy a game of tennis or take up a golf lesson or to just simply enjoy a quiet dinner. Children are cared for by fully licensed staff who engages the children in various activities.

Westwood Country Club 800 Maple Avenue East Vienna VA 22180

703-938-3472

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Upton Hill Regional Park for the whole family

Featuring:
  • An outdoor Swimming Pool Complex – Lap Pool, Recreational Pool, Kiddies Pool, Children’s Water House and Multiple Water Slides
  • Miniature Golf Course
  • Batting Cages – Baseball and Softball
  • Activates / Events for Children on special holidays / occasions
The Upton Hill Regional Park at 6060 Wilson Boulevard in Arlington Virginia is well loved by nearby residents and visitors from around. It is a wooded recreational park in the heart of the most densely populated areas in Northern Virginia. Found between Arlington and Fairfax County line just at the intersection of Patrick Henry Drive and Wilson Boulevard, Upton Hill Regional Park is a great place for families to bond and enjoy. An extensive renovation in 2007 was done to attract local residents and more visitors to promote an innovative and public facility as the area and local government’s commitment to its community.

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Housing Expert: ‘The Suburban Century Is Over’

At a recent meeting of the Urban Land Institute of Minnesota, Senior Fellow John McIlwain said "a new normal" will be created in the housing market over the next 10 years, and he marked the end of "the suburban century." He noted that markets offering "a vibrant 24/7 lifestyle" will see the most robust activity, "net-zero-energy" units will become the norm, and the rental market will expand as homeownership rates fall to more historic levels. Suburban town centers will gain popularity among those wanting an urban lifestyle without living in a big city. Over the next decade, McIlwain said four demographic groups will fuel the housing market. He said older baby boomers increasingly are moving back to the central city, while younger baby boomers are finding it more difficult to relocate for jobs because they cannot sell their suburban houses. Meanwhile, millennials are more environmentally aware and will seek urban lifestyles, and immigrants who cannot afford large suburban houses to shelter multiple generations will increase demand for rentals. With 1.5 million housing units per year needed to accommodate the shift to normal levels of household formation, McIlwain said zoning, financing, and regulations need to be rethought to meet housing demand. Source: minnpost.com, Brad Allen (06/21/2010)

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What Schools Have the Highest Ratings in Northern VA?

Based on several local surveys and performance reviews, here are the schools in Northern Virginia that have been recognized as the cream of the crop when it comes to quality education: ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS According to a Washington Post article, the following are the Top 5 elementary schools in Northern Virginia:
  1. McKinley Elementary
    2. School Vision: "The McKinley community envisions a strong and nurturing learning environment in which students demonstrate respect for self and others. Students meet established performance standards focusing on learning core subjects. The students have a variety of experiences that broaden their views of the world." McKinley Elementary is located in North McKinley Road, Arlington, Virginia. It ranks on the top spot of top rating schools in Northern Virginia, because 79% of the school’s students rated as “advanced” (the highest among three levels). The rating was determined through a series of state tests.
  2. Key Center School
    3. School Vision: "Key Center School creates an educational climate where diversity and individuality are celebrated and respected, and where all staff continually strive to maximize the potential of each student through increasingly higher expectations." Springfield City of Fairfax County is home to Key Center School, which ranks second on the list with 77% of its students in the “advanced” level (jumping from 64% in a span of five years).
  3. Churchill Road Elementary
    4. McLean, Virginia – along Churchill Road – is the location of Churchill Road Elementary, the elementary school snagging the third spot on the list with a rating of a 77% (from 55% in 2003).
  4. Greenbriar West Elementary
    5. Greenbriar West Elementary is located at Poplar Tree Road in the Chantilly Area of Fairfax County Virginia. It ranks 4th even as it shows a significant leap in its ratings from 47% in 2003 to 77% five years later.
  5. Louise Archer Elementary
    6. Located in Nutley Street, Vienna, Virginia, Louise Archer Elementary completes the top 5 list belting a 76% rating from 2003’s 64%.
HIGH SCHOOLS According to a performance review done by Northern Virginia Magazine, the following are the Top 5 high schools in Northern Virginia:
  1. Thomas Jefferson High School – located in Alexandria, Virginia
  2. Langley High School – located in Mclean, Virginia. Click here for more information on this school.
  3. McLean High School – located in Mclean, Virginia. Click here for more information on this school.
  4. George Mason High School – located in Falls Church, Virginia. Click here for more information on this school.
  5. W.T. Woodson High School – located in Fairfax, Virginia. Click here for more information on this school.

Barcroft Park

Barcroft Park
Barcroft Park
Barcroft Park is 65 acres of highly-maintained family oriented recreational facilities. Barcroft supports a variety of sports and family activities.  Barcroft is the home for several baseball leagues as there are 5 baseball diamonds with bleachers here. Four of these fields are for youth; one is for one adults. There is a batting cage to support the baseball community. Barcroft has a a lighted rectangular playing field for sports like soccer, football or rugby. This field has a synthetic surface, concession stand, restrooms, and goals. Other sports are also supported by:
  • a basketball court;
  • two new tennis courts (opened in 2007);
  • a volleyball court;
  • a handball court;
  • and horseshoe pit.
At this location, Barcroft Sports and Fitness Center has a gymnasium to support several indoor sports. The gymnasium has everything needed for a boxer to train. This includes a boxing room with speed and punching bags, sparring ring, and floor exercise area. The gym can also host basketball, floor hockey, and indoor soccer. On-site, there are a variety of classes such as
  • aerobics,
  • boxing/kick boxing,
  • and gymnastics.
For the benefit of picnickers and visitors the park has three water fountains, a rental picnic shelter, picnic tables, charcoal grills. There is also a paved path throughout the park to walk, jog or bike. That path has a bridge, and stream. Hours for the park are sunrise to half hour after sunset except on lighted facilities. The facilities are open Tuesday, Thursday and weekends. 4200 South Four Mile Run Drive Arlington, VA 22204 (703) 228-0700 Park Map (PDF)
Barcroft Park
Baseball field at Barcroft Park
Barcroft is a part of what makes Arlington such a great place to live. To search condos in Arlington or property of any type in Northern Virginia, try our fast and free database of all available properties. Barcroft is located not far from Skyline Square and Skyline Plaza.

Elementary Schools of Northern VA

Find homes for sale by school district in Northern Virginia

One of the most import decisions you'll ever make for your child is where they will attend school. Northern Virginia prides itself on many fine public schools and our website empowers parents to find homes find homes by school district. If you need help finding a home or would like suggestions that will fit with your commute, please feel free to call us at any time.
School in Cameron Station
Cameron Station school