Mount Vernon: For Work and Leisure

Less than 15 miles south of Washington, D.C., Mount Vernon in Alexandria is home to 30,00 residents who live in houses ranging from modest to mansion. The neighborhoods within the Mount Vernon district are:

• Belle Haven
• Fort Hunt
• Hollin Hall
• Riverside Estates
• Waynewood
• Williamsburg Manor
• Ferry Landing Estates

Mount Vernon is great for commuters given its proximity to Old Town, D.C., Fort Belvoir, the Beltway and Interstates 395 and 95.Huntington Metro Station isn’t far and roamers can access yellow trains there or use the easy transfer to the blue line at King Street. For travelers, the Ronald Reagan National Airport is nearby as well.

When it’s time to relax and let loose, Mount Vernon has plenty to offer, such as the 18.5-mile Mount Vernon Trail, the George Washington Estate, two country clubs and the Mount Vernon RECenter. Residents share their home with many eateries and shops and those looking to shop locally will love the farmers market. It takes place at the Sherwood Regional Library and provides produce, specialty meat, baked goods and more.

Related Reading:

• The Story of Wessynton
• Christmas at Mount Vernon
• Dogue Creek Named after the ‘Doeg’ Tribe of Virginia
• Mount Vernon Youth Athletic Association
• The History of Woodlawn