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:
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,
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:
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