Thinking about a possible move to the DC metro area? Unsure where to settle once you get here? Give some serious consideration to settling down in Northern Virginia. Today, I’ll look at six things you will love about living here.
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The DC metro area draws people in from all around the globe. You always have the chance to meet new friends and explore new cultures. The diversity makes it an always intriguing place to live.
You’ll find that global attitude in local art exhibits, cultural festivals, and even by attending various worship services. There is no shortage of diverse culture here.
Virginians are known for being hospitable people, and you will see that quickly in the sense of community here. While it’s a large metro area, we retain a certain something special—a sense of small-town values that you don’t always find in other big cities.
We are proud of our down-home roots and love nothing more than sipping a tall glass of sweet tea on the porch with our neighbors. However, we are also welcoming to all newcomers.
The local public schools in Fairfax, Arlington, and Loudoun Counties are among the top districts in the state of Virginia. We equip our schools with excellent teachers and technology. These benefit the students and instill a love of learning.
Our students graduate the public schools ready for life, whether that’s on to college, the military, or working.
Some of the beloved shopping destinations here are:
Shopping is never more than a short drive away!
If you are newly arriving from another part of the state (or country), you’ll find easy access to our national treasures.
By this, I mean that some of the nation’s top tourist destinations are right on our doorstep. Or, at least across the river!
Of course, downtown DC offers so much to the newcomer (as well as long-time residents). A few things you can do after you settle in include:
And, you’ll realize soon that those are all free activities to do.
While we already mentioned that Washington DC provides many historical sites, we have no shortage ourselves!
Here, are a few historic sites that we are proud to have in our area:
In addition, the downtown areas of Arlington, Alexandria, and Fredericksburg each share a unique place in our national story.
Fortunately, our East Coast location puts you within roughly a three hour drive to some fantastic destinations where you can enjoy weekend getaways.
Some of the local favorites are:
Those are some of the things I most dearly love about living in Northern Virginia. Come see for yourself. I’m confident that you will (quickly) fall in love, too!