Living in the Washington, D.C. suburbs is both interesting and fun. There are numerous cultural events; sporting events and recreational activities for both adults and children.

Speaking of children, Northern Virginia boasts one of the best public school systems in the country and our state colleges are not only terrific but also reasonably priced - they're a bargain!

Links to Important Services:

COUNTY, CITY & STATE GOVERNMENT

• Commonwealth of Virginia
• Alexandria City
• Arlington County
• Fairfax County
• Falls Church City

PUBLIC SCHOOLS

• Virginia Department of Education
• Alexandria City Public Schools
• Arlington County Public Schools
• Fairfax County Public Schools
• Falls Church City Public Schools

AREA COLLEGES

• Georgetown University
• Catholic University of America
• American University
• George Washington University
• Gallaudet University
• The College of William & Mary
• University of Virginia
• James Madison University
• George Mason University
• Virginia Polytechnic Institute
• Northern Virginia Community College
• Marymount University
• Virginia Military Institute
• Mary Washington College

TRANSPORTATION

• Metrorail - Washington's Subway
• Virginia Railway Express - Commuter Rail
• Virginia Department of Transportation
• Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles
• Virginia Department of Transportation
• Springfield Interchange Project
• VDOT HOV Calculator

SALES STATISTICS & PUBLIC RECORDS

• Northern Virginia statistics
• Alexandria City Records
• Arlington County Records
• Fairfax City Records
• Fairfax County Records
• Falls Church City GIS Maps
• Loudoun County Records
• Manassas City Records
• Prince William County Records

EXPLORING THE AREA

• Washington Visitors Guide
• Map of DC
• Metro area neighborhoods and town Websites
• Arena Stage
• Wolf Trap
• Nissan Pavilion
• The Kennedy Center
• The Shakespeare Theatre
• Fords Theatre
• Warner Theatre
• The Smithsonian
• The MCI Center
• The Washington Monument
• The National Gallery of Art
• The National Zoo
• Library of Congress
• The National Aquarium
• The C & O Canal
• Mount Vernon
• Woodlawn Plantation
• Northern Virginia Regional Parks
• Potomac Appalachian Trail Club

SPORTS

• The Washington Redskins
• The Washington Wizards
• The Washington Capitals
• The Baltimore Orioles
• DC United (Soccer)
• The Washington Mystics (Women's Basketball)

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