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Il Porto is located on King Street as it approaches the water in Old Town Alexandria. Il Porto serves home-made pasta and Italian food in a traditional setting and manner.
One dish I highly recommend is the Chicken Parmesana together with the homemade ravioli's. The portions are generous and the food is high quality and prepared with care. A pictorial menu is online.
Il Porto is definitely one of my favorites and together with a few other classics in lower Old Town, it's one of the reasons I really enjoy living and working in Old Town Alexandria.
Old Town Commons is a townhome community located in Old Town, Alexandria. It is accessible via the King St Metro. It is also within convenient proximity of Old Town establishments such as restaurants and shopping areas. Recreational areas like the Mount Vernon Trail are also nearby.
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Old Town Commons was launched on the month of May, year 2010, making a total of 380 residential homes available for sale. These residential homes include 159 townhouses, 134 apartments and 86 condominium units. Among the features sported by several of the homes are backyards, garages and even rooftop terraces.
Meant to meet the environmental-friendly initiatives of its city, homes in this neighborhood were designed and constructed with techniques that employ eco-friendly solutions, which include (but aren’t limited to) alternative energy systems - such as solar energy systems. Homes here also meet the standards and guidelines imposed by the U.S. Green Building Council for energy-efficient and eco-friendly homes.
Though new, the designers of the Old Town Commons neighborhood has made it a point to maintain the historical architecture and unique ambiance that Old Town, Alexandria is famous for. Thus, potential residents will not miss out on the “small town” atmosphere of Old Town while still enjoying the perks that come with the modern construction techniques used on this community’s homes.
Livability.com made a 2014 top 10 best downtown's list. Their ranking criteria for this list was based on population growth, ratio of residents to jobs, income growth, home
An Art Festival that took place on King St. in Old Town Alexandria
vacancy rates, affordability of housing, and retail and office vacancy rates. As a Northern Virginia resident, it was neat (but not surprising) to see that Old Town Alexandria came in at number 5 on the list, just below Provo, Utah. With 100+ restaurants near the Potomac River waterfront, the historic Old Town Alexandria has a lasting appeal with locals, as well as the tourists.
Facts about Old Town Alexandria:
• 7,000+ residents
• Even ratio of residents to jobs
• Population of 147,474
• 18th century colonial architecture
• 4.6 percent unemployment
• Median household income is $82,856
• Median home price is $427,500
• Average work commute is 29 minutes
• 30+ of Old Town’s restaurants offer outdoor dining
• Has 9 parks
References
"Top 10 Best Downtowns 2014." #5. N.p., n.d. Web. 19 Mar. 2014. <http://livability.com/top-10/top-10-best-downtowns-2014/alexandria/va>.
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…
Harbor Terrace covered in snow.Harbor Terrace is located north of the center of Old Town Alexandria between the George Washington Parkway and the Potomac River.
The Torpedo Factory is located near the Waterfront and King Street in Old Town Alexandria.
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Those interested in residential real estate in Alexandria will find many types and styles of homes for sale in Alexandria, as well as community events of interest and local amenities unique to the Alexandria area. Others may enjoy outdoor activities and family friendly atmosphere of Alexandria.
Transportation: Walk, Bike, Metro, Bus, Train, Plane, Drive
According to walkscore.com, Old Town has a walk score of 86 and is the second most walkable neighborhood in Alexandria. Additionally, there are several walking and bike trails that promote a healthy life style in the Old Town neighborhood. Lots of homes in Old Town have reserved
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parking spaces for residents, which can be very convenient.
For those considering a green or minimalistic lifestyle, public transit is an excellent option. On the Blue and Yellow line, there is the King Street Metro Station which provides access to other stations in the Northern Virginia DC and Maryland areas. Just two stations up there is Ronald Reagan National Airport, for those looking to fly elsewhere. Just behind the King St Metro Station, in front of the George Washington Masonic Memorial, there is an Amtrak Station.
History, Art and Culture
Old Town Alexandria is filled with history, art, and culture. History buffs will enjoy the plethora of museums in Old Town, like Gadsby’s Tavern, Carlyle House, Ramsay House (the ghost tours here are a ton of fun), etc. For those looking for art, there is a variety of options, like Paint This! (Great for dropping in and painting ceramics), Torpedo Factory (lots of local talent and also there are classes here through the nonprofit, the Art League), the Principle Gallery (tasteful artisan creations for sale), etc.
Restaurants and Nightlife
With over a hundred restaurants in Old Town, there are plenty of options to choose from. Countless cuisines, tons of
O'Connell's is a popular restaurant in Old Town Alexandria
atmosphere’s and a lot are within walking distance of each other. Old Town’s nightlife has a lot of variety, from live music at O’Connell’s, to mellow crowds and craft beer at Overwood, to lively karaoke at the basement of the Flying Fish, to Irish folk songs at Murphy’s or Irish Walk, to shuffle board games at Light Horse, there is something for everyone here.
Diverse Home Options
Looking for a high rise condominium? You might like Alexandria House, or Port Royal. Looking for a townhouse community? You might like Cameron Mews. Looking for a garden style condo, closer to Arlington? You might like Canal Place condominiums. There are a wide variety of homes in the various neighborhoods in Old Town Alexandria.
Waterfront
For boaters, there is prime real estate at the Alexandria City Marina. Boating can be a very fun past time, especially if you’re thinking about making a trip out
Old Town Alexandria has water taxi's to Washington DC
to Tim’s Rivershore Restaurant. The waterfront is also a great spot to fish, or just to admire the view. A popular hangout in Old Town is on the waterfront behind the Torpedo Factory.
Parks and Courts
Old Town has a ton of well-maintained parks and courts. Whether you’re looking for a nice dog park to socialize at, somewhere to picnic at in the summer, a kickball field or ultimate Frisbee field, a pickup tennis game, a pick up volleyball game, a pickup basketball game, there are plenty of choices in Old Town.
Old Town is popular because of it's cultural attractions, shops and numerous restaurants.
Ideal Location
Being located in the in the heart of the City of Alexandria is amazing due to the aforementioned reasons. Also, Old Town is close to Arlington and Fairfax County. Old Town has lots of great aspects to it and is a great place to live in Northern Virginia. Additionally, Old Town Alexandria has a very nice school system, with the high school for the area being the famous T.C. Williams High School.
City Hall is shut down for snow. Market Square is roped off until the snow can be cleaned up.
Many of the restaurants and shops are ready for Christmas and upcoming holidays.
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.
Here’s a historic look down King St. toward the Potomac. You’ll find no free trolley on the streets this day.
Old Town’s finer homes are tastefully dressed for the Winter.
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King Street Metro buried in snow.
During the great snowstorm of December 2009, WMATA closed all outdoor metro stations for fear that the snow was higher than the electrified third rail of the track.
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