Northern
Virginia at a glance:
- Major Cities: Alexandria, Arlington, Fairfax, Reston, McLean, Leesburg, Sterling, Vienna
- Landmarks/National Monuments/Parks: Great Falls National Park, Bull Run Regional Park, Washington & Old Dominion Railroad Regional Park, Arlington National Cemetery, Mount Vernon Estate & Gardens, Leesburg Animal Park, Newseum, Torpedo Factory Art Center, Wolf Trap, Potomac Mills
- Major Industry: Civil Service, Technology, Defense, Retail, Tourism
- Counties: Arlington, Fairfax, Loudon, Prince William
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Long & Foster Living
Northern Virginia
Located just outside of
Washington D.C., Northern Virginia is a bustling suburban region made up
of four counties:
Arlington,
Fairfax, Loudoun, and Prince William. One of the wealthiest and most
liberal areas in Virginia and home to nearly 2 million people, the region actually
lies closer to New York than it does to Virginia’s southwestern panhandle. Northern
Virginia real estate is prime for investors and people looking for homes for sale.
Northern Virginia is renowned for its schools, both public and private. Fairfax
County’s school system is the largest in Virginia, and its schools—like Thomas Jefferson
High School for Science and Technology—consistently rank among the very best. A
number of colleges and universities also call Northern Virginia home, including
George Mason University, Marymount University, and Northern Virginia Community College,
while institutions like Virginia Tech and the University of Virginia provide local
satellite campuses to graduate and part-time students.
Many Virginia homes for sale are available in this region. With more than 4,000
miles of busy roads in the area, many commuters avoid the congestion by using the
Washington Metro, which boasts 86 stops along 106 miles of track, and the Virginia
Railway Express (VRE). Two major airports, Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
(DCA) and Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD), are located in Northern
Virginia.
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Northern Virginia’s proximity to Washington D.C., combined with its wealth of attractions,
make the region a popular destination for tourists. A typical sight-seeing trip
might include a tour of Mount Vernon, a stop at Arlington National Cemetery, and—across
the river in D.C.—a visit to the National Zoo, the Lincoln Memorial, the White House,
the Washington Monument, or any of the 18 museums that make up the Smithsonian Institution.
These famous attractions often draw visitors who end up buying Northern Virginia
real estate.
Civil War buffs will appreciate the area’s many battlefields, including Manassas
National Battlefield Park and Ball’s Bluff Battlefield, while nature lovers will
enjoy exploring the more than 10,000 acres of countryside that make up Northern
Virginia’s nineteen regional parks. Great Falls, an 800-acre national park surrounding
the Potomac River, is a popular local destination for hiking, kayaking, horseback
riding, and picnicking. For the less outdoorsy types, Northern Virginia offers several
large shopping malls, from upscale retail found at Tysons Corner Center to the popular
outlets at Potomac Mills. The region is also just a short drive from more than twenty
wineries and two breweries.
In short, Northern Virginia real estate offers something for everyone. Even sports
fans will find a wide array of professional teams to root for, including the Baltimore
Orioles (baseball), the Washington Nationals (baseball), the Baltimore Ravens (football),
the Washington Redskins (football), the Washington Wizards (basketball), the Washington
Mystics (women’s basketball), D.C. United (soccer), and the Washington Capitals
(hockey).
If you are looking for Virginia
homes for sale, there has never been a better time to buy Northern Virginia
real estate. With its headquarters in
Fairfax, VA, and a number of offices spread throughout the region, Long
& Foster is more than able to assist you with finding Northern Virginia real estate.
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