Places to Visit near Skyline
Places of InterestSled rides at the Masonic Temple!
After the December snowstorm dumped more than a foot and a half of snow in Northern Virginia I drove about in my little Subaru. Much to my surprise, kids and adults were riding sleds and toboggans down the steps of the Masonic Temple.  Sponsored by Condo 1 Alexandria / Will Nesbitt Realty LLC Serving real estate needs of Northern VA · in Alexandria · in Arlington · in Fairfax County · | ||
Alexandria, Old Town Alexandria, Places of InterestThe Glass Harp in Old Town
Jamey Turner is one of the treasures of Old Town Alexandria. He's a master musician gifted who has showcased his talents on the Tonight Show with Johnny Carson. When he's in Old Town he's often spotted near the Torpedo Factory at the end of King St. He rubs his moistened fingers atop ordinary wine glasses to "find the uncommon in the common". The glass harp sounds a bit like a synthesized flute. Mr. Turner often plays music that was composed specifically for the glass harp. If you'd like to order a CD or book Jamey for a private function check out his website at JameyTurner.com .
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Alexandria, Old Town Alexandria, Places of InterestAlexandria City Hall
Alexandria City Hall was
built on a site designated for the market and city hall when Alexandria was founded
in 1749. The original City Hall burned in 1871 the current structure was erected in
1874. This City Hall wraps around a central courtyard known as Market Square. When
first constructed Alexandria City Hall also housed a Masonic Lodge, court facility,
and police and fire stations. Today, the site only has municipal offices. Over the
years the building has undergone several renovations and additions. Among the most
recent and was the 1960-61 addition that filled the old courtyard. At that time, the
building was reoriented toward the south with the new entrance facing King Street
and Market Square, an open, landscape plaza with central fountain in the current Market
Square. In1981, further renovations linked the 1871 building and the 1961 addition
with new elevators, stairs and corridors.
The plaque reads
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Alexandria House, Carlyle District, general, Places of InterestUnited States Patent and Trademark Office in Alexandria VA
Every day new products are invented, new uses for old products are discovered, and employment opportunities created for millions of Americans. The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is a federal agency in the Department of Commerce that strives to protect the economic interests of inventors and the welfare of the public. According to the USPTO, the purpose of these patents is to "promote the progress of science and the useful arts by securing for limited times to inventors the exclusive right to their respective discoveries (Article 1, Section 8 of the United States Constitution)." The USPTO is one of the very few government services that actually completely fee funded. This is as compared to the US Postal Service and Amtrak, which are both fee funded but run deficits requiring federal money. The USPTO occupies five interconnected buildings in the Carlyle District of Alexandria, Virginia. This office employs over 7,000 full time staff to support its major functions---the examination and issuance of patents and the examination and registration of trademarks. Every day young and old patent examiners move to our fair city seeking residence. Many prefer the new and sparkling appeal of the Carlyle District, while some enjoy the colonial feel of Old Town. While Old Town and Carlyle District are both closest, these areas are pricey. For those who want to live close to the USPTO but who are seeking bargains Huntington, New Alexandria or the West End are excellent alternatives.
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Carlyle District, Fort Ellsworth, Places of Interest, roads and transit, Seminary WalkAlexandria Union Station serving Amtrak and VRE in Alexandria VA
Alexandria's Union Station shares a name with Union Station in nearby Washington DC.
Locals usually refer to the station in Washington as Union Station and the station
in Alexandria as Alexandria Station. Both stations were so-named because at one time
they united several lines/companies. The Amtrak code is for this station is ALX.
Alexandria Union Station
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general, Places of Interest, The RepresentativeAir Force Memorial
The Air Force Memorial is sited on a promontory overlooking Washington D.C., Arlington VA and between them, the Potomac River. The Memorial's spires measure 270 feet. These spires tower above the Pentagon, Rosslyn and Crystal City. The Memorial was formally dedicated on October 14, 2006. The Memorial remains dedicated to the United States Air Force service members and the Heritage Organizations of the USAF. The design of the Memorial intends to evoke a modern image of flight by jet and space vehicles, but yet remembers the pioneers of flight who came before. The three spires of the Monument represent the three core values of the US Air Force: Integrity first, Service before self, and Excellence in all we do. It is interesting to note that the spires are different heights and asymmetrical giving the Memorial a dynamic quality that offers different views from every angle. Although the Air Force Memorial is visible all over town, one of the best views is from Arlington Ridge. At the end of Arlington Ridge Road, the Representative overlooks much of the same vistas as the Memorial.
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Alexandria, Carlyle District, Carlyle Towers, Eisenhower Valley, Places of InterestUS District Court in Alexandria VA
Alexandria VA is home to the US District Court Eastern District of Virginia. The Albert V. Bryan U.S. Courthouse is located near Carlyle Towers at 401 Courthouse Square, Alexandria, VA 22314. The Albert V. Bryan Courthouse is open 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday through Friday. The Clerk's Office is open from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday. This courthouse has seen many notable cases:
And others such as
The courthouse is located directly across the street from the Trademark Bar and Carlyle Towers.
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22307, Alexandria, Fairfax County, general, New Alexandria, Places of InterestFarmer's Market at Sherwood Hall LibraryAt the nearby Sherwood Hall Library every Tuesday the Farmer's Market gathers many River Towers locals.
Something for EveryoneThe farmer's market has locally grown organic fruits, vegetables and pies & pastries, all natural free-range meats, as well as crafts and other interesting items brought to us by farmers near the area.
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activities, Alexandria, Arlington, Fairfax County, general, Places of InterestNorthern Virginia Theatre and CinemaCinema
The Old Town Theatre serves up arty,
independent and off-beat cinema as well as blockbuster hits in Old Town. The Old Town
Theatre has great ambiance and is one of the few area theaters that sells alcholic
beverages.
The AMC
Theatre at the Hoffman Center, Kingstowne
16 and Regal at
Potomac Yard hosts blockbusters and mainstream movies in modern movie houses.
TheatreCapitol StepsCapitol Steps began as a group of Senate staffers who set out to satirize the very people and places that employed them. In the years that followed, many of the Steps ignored the conventional wisdom ("Don't quit your day job!"), and although not all of the current members of the Steps are former Capitol Hill staffers, taken together the performers have worked in a total of eighteen Congressional offices and represent 62 years of collective House and Senate staff experience. Arena StageThe core purpose of Arena Stage is to produce huge plays of all that is passionate, exuberant, profound, deep and dangerous in the American spirit. Arena has broad shoulders and a capacity to produce anything from vast epics to charged dramas to robust musicals. Our focus is on theater of the Americas; we produce American classics, premieres of new plays and contemporary stories. Our Arena is a forum, a coliseum, a place for audiences to argue, discuss and meet each other over the theatrical divide. At the center is art; all other programs thrive in concentric circles supporting the art. Wolf TrapAs America's National Park for the Performing Arts, Wolf Trap plays a valuable leadership role in both the local and national performing arts communities. Through a wide range of artistic and education programs, Wolf Trap enhances our nation's cultural life and ensures that the arts remain accessible and affordable to the broadest possible audience. Nissan PavilionNissan Pavilion at Stone Ridge is an outdoor live performance amphitheatre with a 25,000 fan capacity, the largest in the Washington Metropolitan area. The Pavilion is located in semi-rural Prince William County which is approximately 35 miles west of our neighborhood. Kennedy Center
The Kennedy Center, located on 17 acres overlooking
the Potomac River in Washington, D.C., is America's living memorial to President Kennedy
as well as the nation's busiest arts facility, presenting more than 3,000 performances
each year. Touring Kennedy Center productions and its television, radio, and Internet
broadcasts reach millions around the world. As part of the Kennedy Center's Performing
Arts for Everyone outreach program, hundreds of free performances are offered each
year featuring national and local artists; these include early-evening concerts on
the Millennium Stage, dozens of performances during the annual Open House Arts Festival,
and daily concerts of seasonal music in December as part of Holidays at the Kennedy
Center. Since 1999, the Millennium Stage performances have been broadcast live over
the Internet and digitally archived on the Kennedy Center's website. The Shakespeare TheatreSince its founding in 1985, The Shakespeare Theatre has endeavored to be the nation's leading force in the presentation and preservation of classic theatre. Our core mission is to present classic theatre in an accessible, skillful, imaginative, American style that honors playwrights' language and intentions while viewing their plays through a 21st-century lens. With the formation of the Harman Center for the Arts---which includes the new Sidney Harman Hall and the existing Lansburgh Theatre---the Shakespeare Theatre Company will become a national destination theatre offering a broad range of works to audiences in the greater-Washington area and across the nation. Fords TheatreFords Theatre is a live, working theatre located in downtown Washington, DC. As a national historic and cultural site welcoming visitors from across the nation, Ford's Theatre blends its rich history with performance excellence in serving as a living tribute to President Lincoln's love of the performing arts. When Ford's Theatre re-opened its doors in 1968 - after having been closed 103 years - it truly was reclaimed as a national treasure for all Americans, and those of us who work here are mindful of that legacy and grateful that Ford's Theatre once again is a vibrant showcase for the performing arts that President Lincoln so appreciated. Other VenuesWarner Theatre , The Smithsonian and the The MCI Center are nationally renown venues for theatre, sport and entertainment.
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Places of InterestHappy Independence day in the National Capital Region
Happy Independence Day!
From all of us at Condo 1 Alexandria, we hope you and your family had a safe and happy
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