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Getting Around Alexandria
John Carlyle Park | PHOTO BY BETH LAWTON
Many important businesses and organizations are located in Carlyle and the Eisenhower East area, including the U.S. Patent and Trademark office, the U.S. District Court, the National Science Foundation and Alexandria Renew Enterprises.
On weekdays, the area is bustling with office workers patronizing the nearby lunch, coffee and happy hour spots. Alexandria’s Whole Foods is in this neighborhood and work has started on a Wegmans set to open by 2022. A 12-vendor food hall and coworking space managed by ALX Community is also set to open soon.
The area is conveniently located near the King Street and Eisenhower metro stations as well as Interstate-495. Lost Boy Cider opened in 2019 and is a popular spot for ciders made from Virginia apples and food provided by a rotating number of food trucks. Dogs and kids are welcome at Lost Boy and both can be found there in abundance on any given weekend afternoon. Every December there is a European-style holiday market at Carlyle Square.
Carlyle and Eisenhower East has a population of approximately 5,000 people. This area is located in the 22314 ZIP code.
Fun Fact
This neighborhood is home to the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, which moved here in 2005. Employees have ranked the USPTO as one of the best federal agencies to work for in the U.S. government. The neighborhood also boasts the headquarters of the National Science Foundation.
Del Ray
Art on the Avenue | PHOTO BY CHRIS MILITZER
Over the years, Del Ray has preserved its quirky, small-town appeal with numerous independent shops and eclectic eateries that line its main street, Mt. Vernon Avenue.
FAVORITE THINGS
Del Ray has a fantastic variety of coffee shops. The area is very friendly for children and dogs. This is one of Alexandria’s most walkable neighborhoods.
Retail & dining along Mount Vernon Avenue | PHOTOS BY CHRIS MILITZER
Just northwest of Old Town, you’ll find Del Ray, a quaint neighborhood and former streetcar suburb, which is part of the 22301 ZIP code. Del Ray is host to a flourishing restaurant scene that features sushi, Southern favorites and everything in between.
Del Ray also boasts several top-notch coffee shops. On any given day you can find St. Elmo’s Coffee Pub packed with Del Ray neighbors chatting over coffee, or students enjoying a quick pick-me-up as they cram for a test. You may also want to check out Swing’s Coffee, BonVivant, Nectar, Stomping Ground, Junction… the list goes on.
On Saturdays, the locals make their way to the Del Ray Farmers Market which offers fresh produce from local farms, delicious baked goods and more.
The residential areas of Del Ray that border Mt. Vernon Avenue feature a variety of house styles ranging from Cape Cods to bungalows, colonials and even a few Victorians. Del Ray is home to about 13,000 residents, and the median age is 37 years old.
Just north of Del Ray is Arlandria, a neighborhood that boasts The Birchmere, a world-famous music venue. You’ll also find an international flair, with a variety of El Salvadorian and Vietnamese businesses.
Fun Fact
Del Ray was one of the earliest streetcar suburbs in the nation. “Deeply invested in Del Ray and larger Alexandria community. The Jen Walker Team is phenomenal and we would recommend them to anyone!” -Maura L.
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National Landing
& Potomac Yard
FAVORITE THINGS
PHOTO BY BETH LAWTON
Friendliest neighborhood for commuters and travelers.
National Landing is a newly designed urban neighborhood that is comprised of parts of Crystal City, eastern Pentagon City and northern Potomac Yard.
It will be the site of the new Amazon HQ2 and the Virginia Tech Innovation Campus. The area is already very bike-friendly and pedestrian-friendly, and expect it become even more so as new development progresses, including a huge new Virginia Tech Innovation Campus, and as more condos and townhomes arrive.
The area will be served by three metro stations (Crystal City, Pentagon City and a soon-to-bebuilt Potomac Yards station) as well as a VRE station. Regan National Airport is located just north of National Landing with easy access to major roads including Interstate 395, Route 1 (Richmond Highway), Route 110 and the George Washington Memorial Parkway. The area will also be very bike and pedestrian friendly.
Potomac Yard, at the southern end of National Landing, has seen a huge amount of development in the past 10 years with new homes, businesses and even new parks.
Easy access to top dining options. Exciting developments on the horizon. NEIGHBORHOODS
Fun Fact
Originally Amazon planned to split Amazon HQ2 between New York City and Northern Virginia, but for a number of reasons ultimately decided to withdraw its deal in New York and focus its efforts entirely on Northern Virginia.
