Whether you're just moving to Alexandria or you've lived in the city for your whole life, there are likely some interesting facts about Alexandria that you may not know. Knowing more about the city may help you to appreciate it more. That's why we've decided to share four fun facts about Alexandria. Even if you know a little bit about Alexandria, there... [Read more...]

There are many family friendly events in Alexandria. With the holidays among us, the events in Alexandria seem to double. Some will feature great light shows, musical performances, and more. Looking for a great Alexandria event located near your Alexandria apartment? Then look in to this one. First Night Alexandria is a great family event that happens... [Read more...]

Calling all foodies! Looking for a great specialty food shop? Just head over to Alexandria's Old Town Boutique District for some unique finds. For cookware, visit La Cuisine. Here you will find a potpourri of kitchen tools, linens, ingredients and recipe books by talented artisans. The shop is on Cameron Street and is open Monday through Saturday.It... [Read more...]

Experience the wonder of the holiday season by taking a stroll down the streets of Old Town Alexandria, just moments away from your Alexandria luxury apartment community. Now through December 9, holiday lights and decorations adorn local boutiques for the city's Window Wonderland. One of the shops on display is Walker Home on King Street. This unique... [Read more...]

There's absolutely no reason for you to be sitting around bored this holiday season. There's plenty of incredible events going on, including several that take place within a short drive from your Alexandria luxury apartments. At Christmas at Mount Vernon, which runs from 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. daily now through January 6, 2013, you can experience the holidays... [Read more...]

Some days, you just don’t feel like cooking, but you also just want comfort food to get you through a rainy day or a cold winter evening. The great part about living at The Ridgeleigh is that you live near some of the best comfort food restaurants in Alexandria. These are our top five favorites for when you’re on the lookout for yummy comfort food: Southside... [Read more...]

The reason that flu season hits around this time of year isn't just because it's winter. The stress of holiday preparations combined with the exposure of many more friends, family, and holiday shoppers provides another vector for contagion, as influenza viruses can live on surfaces and be communicated by touch. Fortunately, there are a number of places near your... [Read more...]

When you go out shopping in Alexandria for this season’s holiday gifts, one of the things that may be on your mind is how to save money. We've put together three of the best money-saving tips to make your season brighter — and less expensive! Stick to your list. Make a list of every person you want to buy a gift for this holiday season, choose a maximum... [Read more...]

Residents of Alexandria apartments are looking for things to do in DC that will help provide those in need with Sandy disaster relief. Many places have been hit hard by the hurricane, and there is an outpouring of generosity from neighbors and others from all over the country. If you’re looking for ways to help, we have five areas that are in need of volunteers... [Read more...]

With Veteran's Day approaching, you can find many ways to honor the past soldiers in America's most patriotic city. Ridgeleigh at Van Dorn apartments in Alexandria are close to Washington, DC, so there will be many Veteran's Day memorials and ceremonies occurring close to home. One of the most visited locations for Veteran's Day is Mount Vernon. Veteran's... [Read more...]

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