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This includes the brand-new Robinson Landing townhomes and condominiums. Ford’s Landing is another luxury townhome neighborhood with views of the water and the D.C. skyline.

Many public parks with dog play areas, volleyball and basketball courts and playgrounds line the waterfront. The recently developed Waterfront Park, with its interactive art display and pavilioned sitting area, has quickly become the most visited park in the city.

The Waterfront is also the site of Old Dominion Boat club’s new clubhouse that boasts a rooftop tiki bar. Many popular restaurants and bars are located along the water including Vola’s, Chadwick’s, Virtue Feed & Grain and Charthouse.

Annual events like Alexandria’s birthday celebration and fireworks in July and the holiday boat parade of lights in December take place along the water. The Torpedo Art Factory, a former WWII torpedo factory, hints at the waterfront’s past as an industrial area. It was purchased by the city in 1969 and converted into an Art Center and it houses the nation’s largest collection of working artist’s studios that are open to the public.

Fun Fact

If you’re hoping to become a member of the Old Dominion Boat Club, expect to wait at least 3 years after paying your deposit. In the meantime, you’re welcome to visit the club as the guest of a member, and it’s well worth your time. The views from the upper deck on a nice night are beautiful!

Carlyle /

Eisenhower East

PHOTO BY BETH LAWTON

Without the architectural restrictions of Old Town, Carlyle and Eisenhower East are home to many high-rise office buildings, condominiums, hotels and apartments.

FAVORITE THINGS

Lost Boys Cider and several restaurants make this a lively neighborhood. Modern neighborhood with an urban feel. Exciting developments are on the way here.