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Awards | New Townhomes | Robinson Landing
By:
EYA Homes
January 24th, 2020
We are honored to announce that the Townhomes at Robinson Landing received top national recognition at the annual Best in American Living Awards (BALA) ceremony, earning the "Gold" award for best design.
Dining | Events | Fitness | Old Town Alexandria | Robinson Landing | Building Community
By:
Colleen McGrew
January 17th, 2020
Old Town Alexandria is known as one of the most walkable areas in the country. From the lights and buzz of the holiday season to the dog days of summer, there are always new things to do or see on a stroll around town. But what happens when the weather doesn't cooperate? Don't worry - there is no shortage of activity going on indoors!
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Events | Shopping | Old Town Alexandria | Robinson Landing | Building Community
By:
Colleen McGrew
November 22nd, 2019
Beneath a canopy of twinkling lights, the most wonderful time of the year has begun in Old Town Alexandria. With holiday festivals, parades, and performances, this storybook setting reflects the festive spirit of the season. Recognized by Oprah Magazine as one of the Most Charming Christmas Towns Across the World and by Southern Living as the Perfect Southern Town for a Hallmark Christmas Movie, there is so much to explore and celebrate during the holiday season in Old Town.
Events | Shopping | Old Town Alexandria | Lock and Go Lifestyle | Robinson Landing | Retail | Wine | D.C. Area | Bike | Halloween | Building Community
By:
Colleen McGrew
October 3rd, 2019
The mornings are turning crisp, the leaves are tinted golden, and you can almost taste the cinnamon and pumpkin flavored pastries on display at your favorite coffee shop. As sweater weather begins and we transition from summer to autumn, Old Town Alexandria embraces more than just the change in weather. With charming brick homes framed by auburn and amber colored trees, the city itself seems like it was designed for the season.
Old Town Alexandria | Pets | Robinson Landing | Bike | Building Community
By:
Colleen McGrew
July 9th, 2019
There is no doubt that Alexandrians love dogs. A quick stroll down the sidewalks of Old Town, and you’ll see shops, artisans, and restaurant owners have left an assortment of water bowls and biscuit jars outside their doorsteps, welcoming dogs to take a break, and sometimes even to come inside.
Events | Old Town Alexandria | Robinson Landing | Fourth of July
By:
Colleen McGrew
June 28th, 2019
No one celebrates summer quite like Old Town. From festivals and fireworks shows to riverside beer gardens and themed cruises on the Potomac, the season is just getting started. This July, the arrival of the much-anticipated Tall Ship Providence kicks off a month full of fun and exciting local events in Old Town.