Local Resources
Take a look at some of the great things the Metropolitan Washington, D.C. area has to offer. These resources are designed to help you move, get settled, and get acquainted with the area after your move. If you know of a resource that new residents could use, please suggest it here.
| County Resources | |
| Arlington County - The official website for Arlington County, VA | |
| Fairfax County - Official website for Fairfax County, VA | |
| Loudoun County - The official website for Loudoun County, VA | |
| Falls Church - The official website for Falls Church, VA | |
| Alexandria - The official website for Alexandria, VA | |
| DC -MUD - DCmud is the Urban Development Diary of Washington DC | |
| District of Columbia - The official website for the District of Columbia | |
| Schools | |
| Alexandria City Schools - All the information you need about Alexandria City Public Schools | |
| Arlington County Public Schools - All the information you need about Arlington County Public Schools | |
| Fairfax County Public Schools - All the information you need regarding Fairfax County Public Schools | |
| Falls Church City Public Schools - All the information you need about Falls Church City Public Schools | |
| Loudoun County Public Schools - All the information you need about Loudoun County Public Schools | |
| Northern Virginia Private Schools - Information for Private Schools in the area | |
| Prince William County Public Schools - All the information you need about Prince William County Public Schools | |
School Information - free school profiles
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| State dept. of education - school reports, statistics, demographics.... | |
| Area Information | |
Community Information - free community profiles
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| Local Information - research local area info, stats, and events | |
| Commuting | |
| Dulles Metrorail Expansion - Information on the Metrorail extension to Tysons Corner, Dulles International Airport and Loudoun County. | |
| Virginia Hotlanes - Information on the High Occupancy Toll (HOT)/High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) Projects. | |
| Virginia Mega Projects - Your resource for information on several large-scale construction projects, know as Megaprojects, that are underway in Northern Virgina. You will find commuter solutions and construction updates. | |
| Maps | |
Mapquest - maps, driving directions, road trip planner....
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| Relocation Links | |
| Washington, D.C. Real Estate - Yahoo! Real Estate offers a wealth of to help with every aspect of your move | |
| Moving Center - Moving Estimates, Truck Rental, Moving Supplies and Storage | |
National Weather - find weather info anywhere in the US
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| Official City Websites - find area info websites across the world! | |
| US State Departments of Education - see the list of all 50 states | |
| USPS' Movers Guide - help for planning and executing your move | |
| Restaurants | |
| Washingtonian.com - A compilation of restaurant reviews in the metropolitan area | |
TopRestaurants.com - Top restaurants in Washington DC
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| Zagat - Zagat reviews of hottest restaurants in Washington DC | |
| AOL Local - AOL's picks of top restaurants in Washington DC | |
| Virginia.org - A complete list of restaurants in Virginia | |
| Yahoo Travel- Alexandria - Yahoo lists best restaurants in Alexandria, VA | |
| Yahoo Travel- Arlington - Yahoo lists best restaurants in Arlington, VA | |
| FairfaxCountyVA.com - A complete guide to Fairfax dining | |
| DiscoverOurTown.com- Falls Church - A complete guide to Falls Church dining | |
| RestonWeb.com - A complete guide to Reston dining | |
| VisitLoudoun.org - A complete guide to Loudoun dining | |
| New Condo Developments | |
| New Condos Online - Stay updated on the newest and hottest condo developments all over the nation | |
| DC Lofts - New condos, lofts, and urban living in DC, Virginia, and Maryland | |
| The Brooklyn House - 1 bedroom condominiums, steps away from Rhode Island Avenue Metro | |
| The Metropole - "Different by Design", 7-story Metropole in Logan Circle, Washington, DC | |
| The Whitman at Mount Vernon Metro - Urban condominiums in Mount Vernon District of Washington, DC | |
| The Wooster Lofts - New condominiums on Clarendon Boulevard in Arlington, VA | |
| Turnberry Towers- Arlington, Virginia - Tallest and most luxurious condominium on Washington Skyline | |
| View 14 - Luxury living on 14th Street in Washington, DC | |
| Yale Steam Laundry - Contemporary living in the Mount Vernon District of Washington, DC | |
| 22 West - "Where location and design meet," luxury condominiums on 22nd Street, Washington, DC | |
| Adams Alley - Urban mixed use condominium located in the vibrant Adams Morgan- Washington, DC | |
| Allegro Condominiums - 300 condominium homes rising above 14th Street in Washington, DC | |
| CityVista Condominiums - Urban living meets convenience. The V at CityVista, 9-story apartment living in Penn Quarter/China Town, Washington, DC | |
| Kenyon Square - DC Loft Condominiums - Kenyon Square offers 153 new condominium residences, including two-level loft-style units. The units range in size from one bedroom to two bedroom with den, featuring spacious floor plans, highly functional kitchen layouts, and light-filled rooms with ample storage and closet space. Many of the homes also offer balconies and expansive views of the city. | |
| Madrigal Lofts - 12-story loft style condominiums located near the corner of Massachusetts Avenue and Fourth Street, NW in Washington, DC | |
| Parker Flats - Contemporary living in Washington, DC | |
| PN Hoffman - Fine urban living in Washington, DC | |
| The Archbold - Convenient luxury living in DC's quietest neighborhood | |
| The Beauregard - Six-story, 45 unit building in the heart of U Street in Washington, DC | |
| The Brittany - High energy condominiums in Shirlington- Arlington, VA | |
| The Eclipse on Center Park - Arlington's premiere mixed-used community overlooking Washington DC, on the Potomac river | |
| The Floridian - Two 8-story towers on U Street Corridor in Washington, DC | |
| The Hawthorn - Modern and elegant condominium homes in Arlington, VA | |
| The Odyssey - Urban style condominiums minutes away from the Courthouse metro | |
| The Residences at Liberty Center - Exceptional urban living in Ballston- Arlington, VA | |
| The Residences at Lyon Hill - A boutique, concierge condominium in Arlington, VA | |
| The Sierra Condominum - Unique condo community by Silverwood Homes | |
| The View at Ballston Metro - Distinctive 10-story condominium towers of WestView and EastView | |
| The WestLee - New condominiums just blocks away from the East Falls Church Metro- Arlington, VA | |
| Velocity Capitol Riverfront - Live Like a Player! Blocks from Capitol Hill, Steps from the new Nationals Stadium and Navy Yard Metro. Surrounded by all new restaurants, shopping and entertainment. Instant access to I-395! | |
| Waterview Residences - Boutique inspired living in Arlington, VA | |
| West Village of Shirlington - Comfort living in Shirlington- Arlington, VA | |
| The Pheonix at Clarendon Metro - Sophisticated condominiums with top of the line amenities in Arlington, VA | |
| Zoso Condominiums - Brand new condominium homes in the heart of Clarendon- Arlington, VA | |
| Local Weather | |
| Local Weather - forecasts, weather patterns, radars.... | |
| Museuems/Entertainment | |
| Corcoran Gallery of Art - Features paintings by Monet and Pissaro among other European art | |
| International Spy Museum - Discover the tricks and gadgets of the world's most famous spies | |
| Museum of Contemporary Art DC/Artists and Models Gallery - Features DC's emerging artists | |
| National Air and Space Museum - The world's largest collection of spacecraft | |
| National Aquarium - Exhibits of more than 250 species | |
| National Geographic Museum at Explorers Hall - Hosts traveling exhibits | |
| National Museum of Natural History - A zoo of taxidermic animals from all over the world | |
| National Museum of Women in the Arts - Five centuries of female contributions to the arts | |
| National Zoo - Home to over 2,000 animals | |
| Shopping | |
| Shopping in the area - Complete listing of shopping locations | |
| Davelle Clothiers - Reston's premiere tailored clothing store for men and women | |
| Metro | |
Metro (Subway) Map - Metro Subway map to help you get around DC/MD/VA
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| Medical Centers | |
| Inova Alexandria Hospital - 339-bed, not-for-profit community hospital with more than 700 physicians in 48 specialties. Located near Washington, D.C, just off I-395 | |
| Inova Fair Oaks Hospital - 151-bed community hospital serving the rapidly growing suburbs in western Fairfax and eastern Loudoun counties | |
| Inova Fairfax Hospital - 753-bed regional medical center serving the Washington D.C. metropolitan area. The hospital is a medical and nursing teaching hospital and is affiliated with universities such as George Mason University and Georgetown. | |
| Inova Fairfax Hospital for Children - Official website for northern Virginia's only pediatric center | |
| Inova Loudoun Hospital - Features family-centered medical care and health education programs. The hospital has 60 specialties, 454 physicians and 1400 employees | |
| Inova Mount Vernon Hospital - 232-bed community hospital located a few miles from the famous home of George Washington. The hospital is home to the nationally recognized Inova Rehabilitation Center and Inova Joint Replacement Center | |
| Northern Virginia Community Hospital - 164-bed acute care hospital with over 350 physicians, located in the heart of Arlington | |
| Prince William Hospital - 170-bed non-profit hospital with over 200 medical staff members. Offers the latest in medical care, wellness education and community involvement | |
| Reston Hospital Center - Full service medical/surgical hospital serving the residents of western Fairfax and eastern Loudoun counties. Offers a full range of medical services including 24-hour emergency and urological services | |
| Virginia Hospital Center - Medically sophisticated, full service, 334 bed facility with state-of-the-art diagnostic and treatment equipment and facilities | |
| First Time HomeBuyer Progams/Mortgage | |
ACORN FTHB Programs in Virginia, Maryland, and D.C. - ACORN Housing's mortgage counseling program is a non-profit agency that provides assistance, free of charge, with decisions and options when qualifying for a mortgage.
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| Fairfax County First-Time Homebuyers Program - Fairfax County's First-Time Homebuyers Program offers affordable priced townhomes and condiminiums-both new and resale-to first-time homebuyers. | |
| Home Buyer Programs and FAQs - This site offers general guidelines and information specific to Maryland, Virginia, and the District of Columbia. | |
| Utilities | |
| Utility Contacts for VA, MD, & D.C. - Complete listing of utility companies in the area | |
| Health and Fitness | |
| High Five! Fitness and Nutrition - Get fitness and nutrition tips from certified fitness professional Erika G. Allen | |
| Development Projects in the Area | |
| Alexandria Economic Development Commission - Alexandria Community Development Initiatives | |
| Arlington Development - Detailed List of current projects offering fantastic opportunities for the Arlington Community. | |
| DC Development Projects - The Economic Development tracks the development of various projects in DC | |
| Dulles Corridor Metrorail Project - The Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority (MWAA) is constructing a 23-mile extension of the existing Metrorail system, which will be operated by the WMATA from East Falls Church to Washington Dulles International Airport west to Ashburn. The extension will serve Tysons Corner, Virginia's largest employment center, and the Reston Herndon area, the state's second largest employment concentration. And, it will provide a one-seat ride from Dulles International Airport to downtown Washington. | |
| Fairfax Community Development Projects - Community Development and Planning in the Fairfax Area | |
| Loudoun County Development Projects - Development and Environment projects occurring in Loudoun County Virginia | |
| New Development Projects in Falls Church - New Developments Projects in Falls Church. Some completed, many still under construction. | |
| Tax Information | |
| Tax Credits for First-time Home Buyers - The federal government is giving first-time home buyers some credit - actually, two of them. Read for more information. | |
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| Homeowner deductions information - | |
| How to report moving expenses - | |
| Selling your home - | |
| Tax Contacts - Complete listing of personal property and real estate taxes | |
| Taxes and Real Estate - Janee L. Schroader reports on Tax Tips and Tax Law Changes Involving Real Estate | |
