Along the western bank of the Potomac River is Alexandria, VA. With the U.S. Department of Defense located here, and only 7 miles to downtown Washington, DC the amenities in Alexandria, VA are immense. Many of which are all within miles of each other. "Old Town" also known as the historic center of Alexandria, is where several restaurants and bars are located. The George Washington Masonic National Memorial, is a famous landmark for visitors and locals to enjoy. Neighborhoods in Alexandria, VA include Eisenhower East, North Ridge Rosemont, and Potomac Yard-Potomac Greens which will be featured in this article.
Eisenhower East is minutes from Old Town Alexandria, VA. Some favorite neighborhood restaurants are Laporta's and San Antonio Bar & Grill. The Carlyle Club is the best for jazz music when locals and residents want to experience nighttime entertainment. The Washington metropolitan transit makes the major highways and commute time to downtown fast. For families, singles, retirees, the Eisenhower East neighborhood is a great city to relocate. Some hobbies residents enjoy throughout the neighborhood are walking the 18-mile Mount Vernon Trail and visiting Hensley Park. Average home prices come in around $485,000. Apartment rentals in the Eisenhower East range from $1,700 and up per month. The Carlyle Place and the Meridian are some of the many apartments listed where people who relocate move to.
Just north of North Ridge-Rosemont is Ronald Reagan International airport. Rental options include Piazza by Windsor and Lloyd apartments which range from $1200-$5,520 per month. When in the market to buy a home in North Ridge-Rosemont, a 2 bedroom/1 bath/930 sqft property ranges from $309,000 and up. Amenities around North Ridge-Rosemont are all within miles of each other which includes shopping, food and drinks.
Potomac Yard and Potomac Greens are both great new up and coming neighborhoods in Alexandria, VA. Potomac Yard especially is in the planing process of many amenities for it's residents. All looking to relocate to this great city you are in for a treat. The metro rail station, residential and commercial, and transit-way are all amenities that the residents will have access to. As real estate booms in this area a 1bed/1bath/605 sqft property is going for $255,000. The Potomac Yard neighborhoods are filled with great restaurants. If you are in the mood for Greek food visit the Sourlaki Bar, or if you are in the mood for Mexican Los Tios Grill is the place to dine. Potomac Green neighborhood is unique because of the walking distance between the community and the amenities. Amenities in this community include nature trails, river waterfront, and many of the area's finest restaurants and shopping areas. Residents in this community enjoy the metro shuttle service to all major area within Alexandria, VA. The top two restaurants in Potomac Greens are Bastille and Rustico. The real estate in Potomac Green is 3bd/3ba/2,436 sqft condo which ranges from $879,900 and up. Both communities enjoy the amenities of the Potomac Yard Center which is the famous shopping mall for many residents.