Riverbend Park is located in Great Falls, Fairfax County. Riverbend Park Covers an area of 400 acres having forests, meadows, and ponds. Riverbend Park is tucked away in a remote river setting and is the only riverfront park of the Fairfax County Park Authority. There are a number of trails in the park which include a 2.5-mile portion of the Potomac Heritage Trail linking national and regional parkland. Canoeists and kayakers can enjoy many islands of the Potomac River in the park. Continue reading
Scott's Run Nature Preserve
Scott's Run Nature Preserve is a nature preserve in Fairfax County, Virginia, United States. Located in McLean, it is bordered by Virginia State Route 193 to its south, Interstate 495 to its east and the Potomac River to its north. It encompasses 336 acres (136 ha) of woodland with its namesake, Scott's Run, flowing through its west side. Scott's Run originates in nearby Tysons Corner and enters the Potomac on the northwest side of the preserve. Continue reading
The Potomac River is 400 miles of beautiful scenery that runs on the east coast starting with Maryland and passing Washington D.C. to its end at the Chesapeake Bay.
Washington Monument surrounded by cherry blossoms
Passing by some of our nation's greatest landmarks including The Washington Monument, Jefferson Memorial, and the Lincoln Memorial. There are many great recreational areas to enjoy along the way. George Washington was a great admirer of the Potomac River. He worked along the river as a surveyor and his home was on the Potomac River.
The Great Falls are where many visitors gather to enjoy the awesome scenery it provides. The water comes down from the Appalachian Highlands to the sands. Visitors can still see some of the remnants of the C & O Canal which was started with George Washington's vision of connecting the Chesapeake Bay to the Ohio River.
Point Lookout is also widely visited and was home to one of the largest Union POW camps.
The Potomac has much to offer along all 400 miles which include mountains, parks, recreational areas, historic monuments, and homes.
If you're searching for a home or condo in Northern Virginia with a view of the Potomac, contact Nesbitt Realty.
Cherry Blossom sternwheeler
The Potomac Riverboat Company operates several authentic split sternwheelers (also known as riverboats) on the Potomac River near Alexandria VA. They also operate a pair of watertaxis which ferry passengers from the Gaylord/National Harbor to Old Town Alexandria. Unlike most cruise companies in America, the Potomac Riverboat Company does not operate "restaurant boats". Rather, they use their boats as touring and private party and or charter boats. When a vessel is chartered, whether you have a party of 2 or 200, the boat belongs exclusively to you.
The Potomac Riverboat Company offers a 40-minute narrated Seaport Cruise which plies the waters between two magnificent historic sites -- Alexandria (in Virginia) and Georgetown (on the Washington, D.C. side of the river). Passengers are treated to riverborne views of America's greatest monuments. They also offer a narrated cruise downriver to George Washington's Mount Vernon Estate & Gardens.
Julie and I rented bikes in Old Town last week. We then biked the Mount Vernon Trail to Mount Vernon and back. The trail here is pleasant with some ups and downs that can be a little challenging, but not too tough. The views along the river and through the forest are great. Along the way the trail passes through the Dyke Marsh. We stopped there to take some pictures and drink some water.
Banks of the Potomac near Mount Vernon
Potomac River near Stratford Landing
Nina’s Dandy plying the Potomac
at the Potomac River in Alexandria VA
Mount Vernon Trail crossing Little Hunting Creek
Julie on Mount Vernon Trail
A waterview is always a bonus!
Will Nesbitt is the principal broker of Condo Alexandria. Will Nesbitt is the principal broker of Condo Alexandria.
The Potomac River is 400 miles of beautiful scenery that runs on the east coast starting with Maryland and passing Washington D.C. to its end at the Chesapeake Bay.
If you're searching for a home or condo in Northern Virginia with a view of the Potomac, contact Nesbitt Realty.
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