With one foot in nature, near parks and trails, and the other foot in the city, just a quick drive to Washington, D.C., Alexandria is the perfect place to call home.
Shopping, Entertainment, and Attractions
Alexandria offers an abundance of family-friendly destinations. Spend your free time exploring the history of George Washington’s hometown, enjoy local cuisine, or take a quick trip to D.C.
Don’t miss out on these local hot spots, all within 20 minutes:

- Springfield Town Center
- George Washington's Distillery
- George Washington’s Mount Vernon
- National Inventors Hall of Fame Museum
Outdoor Activities
Located on the west bank of the Potomac, Audubon Estates is near countless parks, trails, and outdoor adventures. Your family can explore miles of scenic wetland boardwalk trails at Huntley Meadows Park — all less than 10 minutes away from the community. Another popular destination is River Farm, the headquarters of the American Horticultural Society, situated on 25 landscaped acres overlooking the Potomac.
Check out these other locations less than 10 minutes away:

- Mount Vernon Trail
- Muddy Hole Farm Park
- Fort Hunt
- Martin Luther King Jr. Park
Close-by Conveniences
Within a 5-mile radius, you’ll find easy access to several grocery stores, medical centers, schools, and public transportation outlets. The Fairfax Connector is on the corner and the closest metro is Huntington Station, only 15 minutes away. Both provide convenient transit to and from the city.
Contact us today to learn more!
Local Information / Providers
Cable: Verizon Fios – 1-877-576-0592
www.fios.verizon.com
Cox Communications
5958 Kingstowne Center #100, Alexandria
703-480-7885
Driver's License Bureau: Alexandria DMV
2681 Mill Road, Alexandria
804-497-7100
www.dmv.state.va.us
Electric: VA Electric & Power
Company/Dominion Virginia Power
907 W Glebe Road, Alexandria
866-366-4357
www.dom.com
Gas: Washington Gas
1100 H Street, NW, Washington, DC
703-750-1000
www.washingtongas.com
Internet: Cox Communications
5958 Kingstowne Center #100, Alexandria
703-480-7885
www.cox.com
Phone: Verizon Fios
1-877-576-0592
www.fios.verizon.com
Post Office: 7676 Richmond Hwy, Alexandria
800-275-8777
www.usps.com/
Public Transportation: Washington Metro
Transit Authority
600 5th Street, NW, Washington, DC
202-637-7000
www.wmata.com/
Schools: Fairfax County Public Schools
8115 Gatehouse Road, Falls Church, VA 22042
571-423-1130
www.fcps.edu/
Town Government: Fairfax County Government
12000 Government Center Parkway
Fairfax, VA 22035
781-871-1874
www.fairfaxcounty.gov/
Voter Registration: Fairfax County Government
Center
12000 Government Center Pky., Ste. 323
Fairfax, VA 22035
703-222-0776
www.fairfaxcounty.gov/elections/
In Their Words
"I love living in this community!"
- Carmen D.