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Resources for getting to know Virginia

The Commonwealth is renowned for its historic sites, hiking trails, vineyards, horse country, waterfalls, music festivals and local shops. Neighborhoods in Arlington and Alexandria offer urban living a short hop across the Potomac River from the District. Leesburg and  Middleburg appeal to those favoring rural or equestrian lifestyles. 


Visit Arlington: https://www.stayarlington.com/


Visit Alexandria: https://www.visitalexandriava.com/old-town-alexandria/essentials/


Visit Leesburg:

https://www.leesburgva.gov/


Visit Middleburg:

https://visitmiddleburgva.com/


Education in Virginia

Arlington public schools: https://www.apsva.us/


Alexandria public schools: https://www.acps.k12.va.us/


Association for Independent Schools of Greater Washington: https://www.aisgw.org


Washingtonian’s picks for top private schools:

https://www.washingtonian.com/best/private-schools/


School reviews:

www.publicschoolreview.com,www.greatschools.org,

www.schooldigger.com


Culture in Virginia

Plan a visit to Mount Vernon, the former residence of George Washington and home to the George Washington Museum. 

Alexandria has become a

creative hub for artists, art galleries and studios. World-famous music venues include Wolf Trap, the Birchmere and MetroStage.


Alexandria arts and culture: https://www.visitalexandriava.com/things-to-do/arts-and-culture/


Arlington tours: https://www.stayarlington.com/things-to-do/tours/


Mount Vernon: https://www.visitalexandriava.com/things-to-do/mount-vernon/

Alexandria museums: https://www.visitalexandriava.com/things-to-do/historic-attractions-and-museums/


Wolf Trap:

https://www.wolftrap.org


The Birchmere: https://www.birchmere.com


MetroStage: http://www.metrostage.org


Recreation in Virginia

Water taxis ply the Potomac RIver from National Harbor to Alexandria to Georgetown. River parks host bike paths, picnics, festivals and sailing marinas

Indoor fun may be found Arlington’s "Gallery Underground" in Crystal City and at several Alexandria historical museums.


Arlington county fair: http://arlingtoncountyfair.us/


Gallery Underground: https://www.stayarlington.com/directory/gallery-underground/


Winter activities in Alexandria: https://thealexandrian.com/press/family-fun-winter-activities-alexandria-va/


Alexandria waterfront activities: https://www.visitalexandriava.com/things-to-do/waterfront-activities/


Transportation in Virginia

Metro bus service carries commuters throughout Alexandria and Arlington, crossing the river into D.C. or connecting to Metro train service.

Bike sharing services are also available in both counties.


Transportation list: https://www.commuterpage.com/ways-to-get-around/


Arlington bikeshare: http://www.bikearlington.com/capital-bikeshare/


Alexandria bikeshare: https://www.alexandriava.gov/Bikesharing


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