alexandria va: We Were Looking For the Troll Under The Bridge
- 09/15/13 08:39 AM
Most of us remember the story of the Three Billy Goats Gruff and the troll under the bridge. So today I decided to see if I could find him. Jones Point Park is on the Virginia side of the Woodbridge Wilson bridge and looking up it is amazing to check out the engineering. Though there wasn't a troll under the bridge there were plenty of people playing basketball on the courts, walking and riding their bikes. Perhaps with 250,000 cars crossing over the bridge everyday the troll decided to find a quieter place to live.
Most of the time when you think of a light house you picture a tall round structure with a light that could be seen from miles away. When you see Jones Point Lighthouse in Alexandria VA what you find instead is a small wood building with a light perched on the top. The light house is the one of the last river lighthouses in the country and the only one remaining in the Chesapeake Bay area. It is located on the Potomac River just south of Alexandria and almost directly under the Woodrow Wilson Bridge that runs across the Potomac … (5 comments)
alexandria va: Winkler Botanical Perserve Perfect For A Quiet Getaway
- 09/05/13 09:21 AM
Winkler Botanical Preserve is one of those little treasures those of us who live in urban areas like to find. Tucked off a busy I-395 you enter a 44 acre preserve containing wildflower meadows, meandering paths, streams and ponds. Though you can hear traffic sounds faintly in the distance you feel as though you are far away from it all. The park was established in 1980 by the Winkler family and unlike most of the parks in the Northern Virginia area is managed by a private, non profit organization. The mission of Winkler Botanical Preserve is to provide education on the … (6 comments)
alexandria va: Alexandria Pastry Shop-A Great Place for A Sweet Treat
- 10/23/11 11:58 AM
In a way you hate to give up the "secret" of your favorite little places to sneak off for lunch or a sweet treat. On the other hand you want others to realize that you don't have to spend a fortunate at one of the mega chain coffee stores or settle for fast food when in the same area is a great little deli and pastry shop that will satisfy your hunger with real food. In this case the little secret spot is the Alexandria Pasty Shop and Deli in the Bradley Shopping Center on King Street. Since I own a … (60 comments)
alexandria va: The Official Start Of Summer At Mount Vernon Estate & Gardens In Alexandria Virginia
- 05/27/11 09:28 AM
This weekend is the official start of summer for George Washington's Mount Vernon Estate. Starting on Friday May 27th through Sunday May 29th visitors can take a tour of Mount Vernon at the Sunset Celebration. From 6 PM to 9 PM you can stroll the estate and tour the Mansion in a more relaxed atmosphere. There will be music, dancing and wagon rides. There will be wine and dessert available for you to buy and enjoy watching the sunset on the lawn overlooking the Potomac River. Amdission is $18.00 for adults, $12.00 for children between 6 to 11 and free for … (4 comments)
alexandria va: In Virginia It's George Washington Day Not President's Day
- 02/21/11 02:07 AM
Around the country most people are celebrating today as President's Day. Created in 1971 to honor all of the United States presidents many think the day was only to combine Abraham Lincoln's Birthday and George Washington's Birthday. However by law it is for all of our past presidents. In Virginia though the day is officially George Washington Day. Let's face it when it comes to Virginia history, George Washington was our leading citizen. With his home Mount Vernon a living monument to his presence in our area. Fairfax County also has other historic monuments standing as part of George Washington's … (18 comments)
alexandria va: Fort Belvoir-Only Minutes from the Home of the First Commander in Chief
- 12/07/09 10:30 AM
Just a few miles outside the gates of Fort Belvoir visitors and residents of Fairfax County can stop by and see the home of the first Commander in Chief, George Washington. A home that even by today's standards has one of the number one things you look for. Location, Location, Location! Sitting on the best piece of property that any one could have ipicture is Mount Vernon the home of George Washington. It doesn’t take a lot of imagination to picture the prominent colonist in the 1770’s sitting on the back porch watching the large mast ships headed into the docks … (12 comments)
alexandria va: George Washington Didn’t Sleep at 1806 Courtland Street but You Can
- 08/30/09 05:18 AM
Are looking for a home with loads of updates? Would you like multiple commuting options throughout Fairfax County (VA) and DC? Would you like to be close to shopping, parks and recreation? If the answer is YES then 1806 Courtland Street in Alexandria VA should be on your must see list.Enjoy the video tour highlighting this terrific home and surrounding area.
To schedule your personal tour call Cindy Jones at 703-346-2213. Stop by our website to see more details on 1806 Courtland Street in Alexandria VA. … (42 comments)
alexandria va: New Listing in Alexandria Virginia-Minutes to GW Parkway and Old Town Alexandria
- 08/14/09 12:42 PM
The Cindy Jones Team is proud to present our new listing in the Hollindale neighborhood of Alexandria, VA. Located minutes from the GW Parkway and Fort Hunt road this home offers privacy and convenience all at the same time.Check out the chef's kitchen with high end stainless appliances. Newly refinished hardwood floors, fresh paint and three updated bathrooms. The backyard features a waterfall, private gazabo and deck. The entry level features a huge family room with woodburning fireplace and private 4th bedroom. This home is priced to move at $574,900 and all of the work the owners have put into the … (2 comments)
alexandria va: Fort Belvoir-Walk to the Gates from the Landsdowne Neighborhood
- 07/31/09 12:04 PM
If residents of the Landsdowne Community in Alexandria (VA) wanted to walk to Fort Belvoir they could. It is less than ½ mile to the Telegraph Road gate to the base and once inside Telegraph gate you are close to the golf course, PX and Commissary.The Landsdowne community is a mix of townhouses and detached homes originally built by Pulte and Richmond America in the late 1980's. With just over 600 homes the community pales in comparison to its neighbor Kingstowne's 5800 hundred homes but residents aren't complaining about their small size. With their own community pool, tennis courts and tot … (2 comments)
alexandria va: Nalls Produce and Nursery-A Rooster Crows in Suburbia
- 07/30/09 07:15 AM
Less than a mile from the gates of Fort Belvoir and the 5300 homes that make up Kingstowne, you can hear a rooster crow announcing a new day at Nalls Produce and Nursery. Started as a way for the Nalls family to sell off some of the extra produce from their family garden today Nalls Produce and Nursery is a 5th generation roadside market in Alexandria, VA. As you approach Nalls Produce on Beluah Street you can't help but be drawn in by the display of fresh flowers and vegetables out front. Once you've pulled into the parking lot and start … (8 comments)
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