EXPLORING ALEXANRIA

A Northern Virginia Community

Everyone in the DMV knows that living in Northern Virginia is "the bar," and Alexandria Virginia is the pinnacle (don't tell Arlington or D.C. we said that because we will deny it) as far as NoVA living is concerned.  With a different festival happening every month, the numerous farmers markets, and various other events taking place year-round, Alexandria is a multifaceted cultural explosion only 7 miles south of Washington D.C.

Alexandria has the most diverse population out of the entire DMV region, and that's saying A LOT because the DMV area is extremely diverse. This diversity contributes to the awesomeness that is Alexandria in relation to its cuisine, spiritual, educational, and recreational contributions. We don't know anywhere else in the DMV that within a half-mile radius, you could have Thai, Afghan, Ethiopian, Irish, vegan, and gluten-free food. 

Alexandria has a ton of parks, trails, fields, and water options that will keep even the most hardcore outdoor enthusiast busy for months on end. The Torpedo Factory is a great place to start your outdoor shenanigans. Located directly on the Potomac River, the adjacent park has three volleyball pits, a trail, workout stations, and huge boulders where you could sit with your feet in the river. There is also the Mount Jefferson Park Trail, where you could get your bike, walk, jog, skate, or roll on for miles on end. If transitioning between MD, D.C., and VA is a necessity, take the water taxi from here and head over to National Harbor MD, or up to the SW Waterfront in D.C. for some variety in your weekend. You can even take the water taxi to the NATS stadium and catch a game!