With more one-story houses than high-rise apartment buildings in this Alexandria neighborhood that borders Arlington, Del Ray has a cozy small-town feel that makes it hard to believe that Del Ray is just a stone's throw from DC.
- Expect to find an artsy community working and living in Del Ray. "Art on the Avenue" is an annual event held in October, a multicultural festival of the arts.
- Dotted with restaurants and shops, Mount Vernon Street is the "Main Street" of Del Ray. But don't expect to find large chains like Starbucks here--small local businesses are king in Del Ray.
- The closest metro to the area is Braddock Road station, which is served by the yellow and blue lines.
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