Ben Brenman Park, situated at 5000 Duke St. Alexandria VA 22311 is near Cameron Station, the Greenhouse, Old Town and West End of Alexandria's residents. One can find fountains and a gazebo in a grand pond at Ben Brenman Park.
Ben Brenman park is a great place for dogs
Community back porch — Cameron Station gazebo
Children can enjoy slides and swings and much much more.
Ben Brenman park is close to several condominium communities including Olympus, Watergate at Landmark, and the Sentinel
A grand Pond with fountains and a lovely gazebo in the middle.
Ben Brenman park is close to Cameron Station
The park is children friendly with a safe playground for them to enjoy. Along with a softball field, a Little League baseball field and a soccer field. Ben Brenman Park also has secured dog area, so pet owners can walk their dogs without any unavoidable incidents.
Ben Brenman Park is very convenient as there are restrooms available, pedestrian bridges and anyone can walk, stroll or jog. A picnic pavilion with grills is also available as well as an amphitheater.
Cameron Station homes for sale near Ben Brenman Park
at the Potomac River in Alexandria VA
There's the good old days, and there's modern conveniences. Why can't we have both? As it turns out, we can.
Old Town Alexandria, located in Virginia near Washington D.C., is part of the larger city of Alexandria – and one of the more upscale districts in the region. The antique community traces its roots to colonial America, when Alexandria was a seaport. A look at Alexandria's history is a roll call of United States history. The city was George Washington’s hometown. Thomas Jefferson was known to entertain guests at Gadsby’s Tavern. Christ Church saw such notable worshipers as Robert E. Lee. In all, the district is home to more than 4,000 historic buildings that remain true to their original architecture, but house modern businesses and homes.
At the Torpedo Factory and Potomac in Old Town
Old Town Alexandria offers everything needed for locals and tourists both. Restaurants run the gamut from fast food to fine dining. Retailers such as Banana Republic, Gap and Brooks Brothers operate shops there. There's nightlife, as well. Old Town is known for its upscale, laid-back, well-dressed and well-behaved partiers.
Murphy’s is right next door the Light Horse
A Christmas tree shines in the night in Old Town Alexandria
Old Town Theater’s rich history started in 1914
A gentleman gets a photo with one of the film directors
For immediate Old Town, Alexandria Real Estate, contact Nesbitt Realty
December snows in Old Town Alexandria shut the city down? No, Old Town is a walker’s paradise, and once the sidewalks were shoveled the town came to life.
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Across the Potomac River from Washington D.C. lies Alexandria, Virginia. For some, the fact that it is just a river’s cross away from the national capital adds to the appeal that establishing a home in Alexandria offers.
At the Torpedo Factory and Potomac in Old Town
However, a closer look at the areas available in Alexandria will show that this city has more to offer, with a certain ambiance made to fit the tastes of those seeking a suitable residence – whether they’re gearing more towards the classic or the modern.
Alexandria originated from Old Town and this particular location, situated right beside the Potomac River, has the classic ambiance of a riverside town and has quite a charming array of waterfront restaurants, shopping areas, condominiums, houses, and of course, townhomes.
Some of the best deluxe condos and townhouses can be found in Old Town, including Rivergate Townhouse and the Torpedo Factory Condos to name a few.
While Old Town sports the charm and benefits of being the original Alexandria, Kingstowne competes through its modern fixtures, brought about by thorough planning and careful implementation. This modern housing suburban area offers a variety of homes, townhouses and a couple of garden condo compounds, not to mention plenty of community parks and fields.
In conclusion, if you’re looking for classic old school simplicity, Old Town has that charm. Either way, Alexandria offers something to fit everyone’s needs and tastes.
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The Potomac River separates Virginia from Maryland and DC and as it makes it way south from Great Falls to the Chesapeake Bay it passes Old Town Alexandria. In days past, Alexandria was a working port filled with transport ships of sail and steam. Today, only rarely to working ships make their way to or even past Alexandria. Today the docks are filled with pleasure craft and the docks are filled with tourists instead of workers.
Waterfront
Fisherman enjoy the amenities on the water while a boater passes
Alexandria Waterfront
Potomac River as seen from Ford’s Landing Park
Alexandria Waterfront
View from Chart House restaurant
The Potomac River separates the Commonwealth of Virginia from the State of Maryland and the District of Columbia.
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Italianate homes, which appeared in Midwest, East Coast, and San Francisco areas between 1850 and 1880, can be quite ornate despite their solid square shape. Features include symmetrical bay windows in front; small chimneys set in irregular locations; tall, narrow, windows; and towers, in some cases. The elaborate window designs reappear in the supports, columns, and door frames.
Old Town Alexandria has a number of Italianate homes.
Old Town is in Alexandria 22314
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Gadsby's has been a landmark in Alexandria since colonial days.
Gadsby's Tavern in Old Town Alexandria is an Early American-style restaurant which holds a great history behind. It is a museum of 18th century where the buildings are noted for exquisite Georgian architecture with a colonial appearance.
Gadsby's Tavern was named after Englishman John Gadsby who was a great leader in the City of Alexandria.
Dining at Gadsby's Tavern in Old Town Alexandria is a unique experience. The food is excellent and the atmosphere exudes late 18th-century charm. Entertainment is provided and costumed staff provide friendly service.
For help with real estate in Old Town Alexandria VA contact Nesbitt Realty
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Popular in the Midwest and Northeast, this Victorian style was fashionable for public buildings during Ulysses S. Grant's presidency, but its elaborate, costly detail fell out of favor in the late 1800s for economic reasons. Second empire homes feature windows, molded cornices, and decorative brackets under the eaves. One subtype sports a rectangular tower at the front and center of the structure.
There are several examples of this style in Old Town Alexandria, all of which were perhaps built in the post-Civil War growth of government under President Grant. The condos at 900 N. Washington closely follow this design style.
Mt Ida is in Alexandria 22301
Second Empire
Northport is in Alexandria 22314
Potomac Greens is in Alexandria
typical Second Empire architecture
Townhouse with garage
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Life at the Torpedo Factory does not center around a swimming pool. The Torpedo Factory is about life in one of Northern Virginia's most exclusive neighborhoods.
Most units at the Torpedo Factory are situated around a private formal and well-tended courtyard.
crepe myrtles at the Torpedo Factory
Units come with garage parking in Old Town. If you know the colonial streets of Old Town, you know what a luxury this is.
Union and King in Old Town
The single biggest amenity at the Torpedo Factory is the neighborhood.
Art Center
A gloomy day at the Torpedo Factory condos
Torpedo Factory condos
Roofline
A touch of color
Snow at the Torpedo Factory Entrance on Union Street
George Washington Parkway is one of the greatest attractions that can be found on the West side of the Potomac River. Stretching along from Mount Vernon Estates, it passes through Belle View and Old Town, all the way up to north of Arlington.
Some of our favorite parks along GW Parkway include:
Theodore Roosevelt Island,
The LBJ National Grove,
Gravelly Point Park,
Fort Marcy,
Turkey Run Park
Oronoco Bay Park is close to Founders Park
Ben Brenman park is close to Cameron Station
Oronoco Bay Park
A skate park in Alexandria in the summer
Jones Point Park transitions into Old Town
Ornoco is one of several parks in Old Town Alexandria
Welcome to Bucknell Manor Park
Welcome to Pohick Regional Park
Jones Point Park at the Woodrow Wilson Bridge
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Ubiquitous up and down the East Coast, Federal-style architecture dates from the late 1700s and coincided with a reawakening of interest in classical Greek and Roman culture. Builders began to add swags, garlands, elliptical windows, and other decorative details to rectangular Georgian houses. The style that emerged resembles Georgian, but is more delicate and more formal. Many Federal-style homes have an arched Palladian window on the second story above the front door. The front door usually has sidelights and a semicircular fanlight.
Old Town Village is in Old Town Alexandria
Braddock Heights is in Alexandria
High Pointe At Jefferson is in Falls Church
This home is on Prince Street in Old Town Alexandria
Potomac Greens is in Alexandria
This is a modern townhome at Potomac Greens
Federal style
In some parts of the country, Federal-style homes are often called "Adam" after the English brothers who popularized the style.
The Federal-style can be found in parts of Old Town Alexandria VA.
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Established in 1974 with a mission to reduce homelessness, increase community support and promote self sufficiency, the Good Shepherd Housing and Family Services is operated by a multi-denominational board of directors and staff managing over 70 housing units. Good Shepherd Housing and Family Services is located in the Mount Zephyr Business Center at 8305 Richmond…
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Italianate homes, which appeared in Midwest, East Coast, and San Francisco areas between 1850 and 1880, can be quite ornate despite their solid square shape. Features include symmetrical bay windows in front; small chimneys set in irregular locations; tall, narrow, windows; and towers, in some cases. The elaborate window designs reappear in the supports, columns, and door frames.
Old Town Alexandria has a number of Italianate homes.
