South of the Potomac River, the Alexandria area of Northern Virginia has preserved its historic look with Old Town. Alexandria is only 7 miles away from Washington DC, giving its residents quick access to the big city.
- There are more artists, designers and others working in related fields in Alexandria than in 90% of other communities in the U.S.
- Alexandria is home to a wide variety of housing options, including row houses, apartments and condos.
- Located on the water, Alexandria allows its residents to enjoy a variety of waterfront activities and beautiful scenery.
- Many residents take advantage of the area's public transportation system instead of driving. As a result, traffic is often less of a problem in Alexandria than in other urban parts of Virginia.
- The Ladies Home Journal ranked Alexandria as number one in its Top 10 List of America's Best Cities for Women.
Metro stations: Braddock Road (blue and yellow lines), Eisenhower Ave. (yellow line)
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