Virginia Railway Express (VRE)
Commuter railway connecting Fredericksburg and Manassas Park with Washington, D.C. Stops in Lorton, Alexandria and Burke.
About Lorton Station
Lorton Station situated on 300 acres is located in Southern Fairfax County, Virginia. It is a new planned community that offers residents a blend of conveniences from shopping to dining and outdoor excursions. This development consists of 950 homes south of Washington, DC off Interstate 95, with Virginia Railway Express (VRE) commuter train station within the community. Visit http://www.lortonstation.info/amenities_main.asp for additional information regarding Lorton Station.
Amenities
100 Acre Stream Valley – Joseph Plaskett Park
In the North section of the community lies an existing 100-acre Stream Valley Park. In 1999 the park was dedicated to the founder of Lorton, Joseph Plaskett. This park consists of a wooded walking / biking trail that extends through both ends of the park and the Pohick River which winds its way through the community.
Community Pools
Two outdoor swimming pools, sundecks and bath facilities, located in the North and South sections of the community.
Community Recreation Center
Located at the North pool and is the location where committee and board meetings occur. The clubhouse was designed to resemble a train station and provides a warm, rich setting for small parties and gatherings. The rental fee is $350.
Lorton VRE Station
Lorton Station has its very own Virginia Railway Express (VRE) train stop. This convenience makes Lorton Station a very desireable community. The station is minutes from any of the community’s homes and offers direct access to Washington DC and Metrorail. For information regarding the VRE, please visit: http://www.vre.org/
Tot Lots
There are three tot lots within the community.
Other local amenities include the nearby marinas on the Occoquan and Potomac rivers, several local and state parks, recreation facilities, museums, shopping malls, outlet centers, and fine arts and cultural foundations. This neighborhood is located in one of the nation’s top school districts (FCPS).
For other inquiries regarding the community, please contact:
Lorton Station Community Association
9050 Lorton Station Boulevard
Lorton VA 22079
Tel: (703) 339-3824
Fax (703) 339-3825
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Lorton – VRE
Lorton Rail Station is located at 8990 Lorton Station Boulevard in Lorton, Virginia. It is currently only serviced by the Virginia Rail Express – Fredericksburg Line. This station is one mile north from the Amtrak Auto Train Lorton station.
Amenities include: bike racks; free surface parking; local transit connections; newspaper racks, and a quiet Car. This platform is ADA accessible and serves the Fredericksburg Line only.
Ticket vending machines at this location only accept credit or debit cards, cash ticket purchases must be purchased at an off-site vendor location.
Local connections with Amtrak, Arlington ART Bus, DASH, DC Circulator, Fairfax Connector, GRTC and Mark are available, just to name a few. Many bus connections are free with a valid VRE ticket. For more information on connection services contact the VRE offices at (703) 684-1001.
Lorton Real Estate For Sale
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Crystal City Metro Station information for visitors
Crystal City is in Arlington County Virginia
Located between Rosslyn and Old Town Alexandria, the Crystal City Metro Station is on both the Yellow and Blue Lines. Though there is no parking at this station, the Crystal City Metro Station is a part of the underground mall office apartment complex near the Crystal City Underground shopping Center.
Another station can be found on the Virginia Railway Express commuter lines that operate Monday to Friday to Manassas and Fredericksburg. The Virginia Railway Express Line can be found outside at Crystal Drive between 15th and 18th street. Commuters have no trouble as posted signs assist them between the two stations and it would be just a 5 minute walk from the Metro.
Residents who live in Crystal City have convenient commuting thanks to the available transportation means provided to them in Crystal City. [Map of homes for sale in Crystal City]
Virginia Railway Express
Homeowners in the Virginia exurbs were thrilled at the arrival of the Virginia Railway Express (VRE). This commuter service connects Fredericksburg and Manassas with the Washington, D.C., area.
It has also transformed the real estate markets at stops along the route, for example, Lorton, Franconia/Springfield, Manassas Park and Burke.
The service operates only Monday through Friday, from the Northern Virginia suburbs to Washington, D.C., traveling primarily northbound in the morning, towards Washington, and southbound during the evening, towards Manassas (along I-66), and Fredericksburg (along I-95).
VRE officials: . . .”we encourage everyone new to our service to read our New Rider’s Guide, which is designed to help make your first trip with VRE a success. Haven’t found all the information you need or have additional questions? No problem – we invite everyone to contact us. “
Crystal City — Urban Village
Residents of Crystal City enjoy a remarkably convenient lifestyle. Centered along a stretch of Jefferson Davis Highway (U.S. 1), Crystal City consists of a dramatic streetscape of office buildings, hotels, high-rise apartment buildings, shops and restaurants — all shaded by trees and linked by brick sidewalks.
Crystal City is in Arlington County Virginia
But the area’s real charm is hidden from view — literally. Crystal City is so designed that residents east of Route One can traverse the city’s entire length, north to south, through a system of climate-controlled underground concourses. Sheltered from extremes of heat and cold, rain and snow, residents of Crystal Gateway can walk from home to the Crystal City Metro station in less than 10 minutes.
After work, they have a multitude of options at the Crystal City Shopping Arcade, an underground mall adjacent to the Metro that features excellent restaurants, art galleries, hair salons, clothing boutiques and sporting goods stores.
The Crystal City Metro Station is underground at 1750 South Clark St., Arlington, VA 22202. It is served by both the Yellow and Blue lines of the Washington Metro. The entrance is at the corner of Clark St. & 18th St. Crystal City Station opens at 5:02 a.m. (Trains leave exactly two hours later Saturdays and Sundays.) The last train departs around midnight. (Trains leave exactly three hours later on Friday and Saturday nights.) There are 10 bike racks at the Crystal City Metro Station. The station is served by many buses and bus lines:
- Metrobus 16H
- Metrobus 23A
- Metrobus C
- Metrobus 9S
- Arlington Transit Bus 91
- Fairfax Connector Bus 597
- Loudoun OmniRide Commuter Bus
Crystal City also has its own Virginia Rail Express (VRE) station serving both Fredericksburg and Manassas lines. Reagan National Airport is located in Crystal City. Crystal City has direct access to I-395 as well as Rt. 1 and the GW Parkway. The Mount Vernon bike trail skirts the edge of Crystal City.
Crystal City is served by the Aurora Hills Branch Library. Aurora Hills Library is in a spacious, contemporary building. The collection is broad and diverse but highlights contemporary, popular fiction and nonfiction titles. Periodicals and books-on-tape are also available for borrowing. Inquire at the library to learn more abou the book discussion groups that meet here monthly, or to learn more about the pre-schooler program.
With Reagan National Airport in our backyard, direct access to major highways, and even a direct link to the Mt. Vernon Bike Trail… Crystal City is at the center of it all.
Gunston Cove in Lorton VA
Located just south of Fort Belvoir, Gunston Cove has ready access to Interstate 95, the Virginia Railway Express, and with its newly completed homes offer a rare chance at that zero mileage home. With two car garages, a fireplace, and luxuriously open floor plans you can easily feel at home in this new community. These new homes in Lorton range between 2400 and 3200 square feet. Gunston Cove homes are listing starting in the upper 400s.
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Alexandria Union Station serving Amtrak and VRE in Alexandria VA
Carlyle District as seen from Union Station
Union Station in Alexandria VA is a historic train station located between King and Duke Streets at the foot of the George Washington National Masonic Memorial. The station is within site of the USPTO and nearby Carlyle District. The station backs up against the King St. Metro, making it an excellent transfer point for riders of the VRE (Virginia Railway Express). Both Amtrak and VRE stop at the station and DASH and Metrobus lines stop at the King St. Station.
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.
The terminal itself was built in 1905 in the Federal Revival style. Although it has been renovated and improved the original 1905 terminal is still in use. The memorial before the terminal is dedicate to the Veterans of Foreign Wars.
Alexandria Union Station
110 Callahan Dr.
Alexandria VA 22314
Union Station in Alexandria backs to the King Street Metro
Franconia Springfield Metro Station
Last stop on the Blue Line
Franconia-Springfield Metro station is located in Springfield, Virginia at the end of the Blue Line. The address of this station is 6880 Frontier Drive, Springfield VA 22150, which places it just off the Fairfax County Parkway in close proximity to the Springfield Mall.
While the metro stations in Alexandria and Arlington are designed for urban living for the use of those within walking distance, the Franconia Springfield station is designed for commuters with cars. This station has Metro’s largest parking garage, with over five thousand parking spaces. Commuters from Franconia, Springfield and Kingstowne all make use of this metro.
This station is also well-served by Virginia Railway Express, Metrobus, local and regional bus lines.
Walkway to trains
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Summer at the Alexandria train station
Train station at Old Town Alexandria VA on summer evening. Alexandria’s AMTRAK station and the King St. Metro both stop at the foot of the George Washington Masonic Memorial. The VRE (Virginia Railway Express) also uses this Alexandria train station. Many locals call this landmark building the Masonic Temple or the Lighthouse. The Memorial is atop Shooter’s Hill which commands an excellent view of Old Town.
I like dropping by the Lighthouse at sunset for the views to Old Town Alexandria. The Carlyle District is easily seen from Shooter’s Hill also. The windows you can see at Carlyle Towers from the George Washington National Masonic Memorial all have great views toward the memorial.
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George Washington Masonic Memorial in Alexandria
Many think the George Washington Masonic Memorial is one of the most important memorials we have in the United States of America. Locals call the monument the Masonic Temple or more rarely the Alexandria Lighthouse. The building is located near the King St. Metro.
George Washington was more then just the first president of the United States, he was a man who promoted righteous virtues, a willing nature to fight for his beliefs. As one of our founding fathers, George Washington built this country with his vision of what America should
strive to be.
The George Washington Masonic Memorial is a tribute to George Washington the man and the Mason. Thus, the building reflects the democratic principles of George Washington by referencing the architectural style of ancient Rome and Greece. The edifice appears as a lighthouse, mimicking the architecture of the ancient Lighthouse of Alexandria. And high atop Shooter’s Hill it dominates the Alexandria Skyline. But inside the building are many interesting rooms and site.
George Washington National Masonic Memorial
There are nine different floors in the edifice, each offering something different to the public. The first floor is the Grand Masonic Hall which can be used for lectures and meetings. The entire tower is supported by 8 granite Doric columns.
Also located on the first floor is the Shrine Exhibit. The Shriners of North America is an international fraternity which supports the Shriners Hospital for Children. The Shriners core beliefs are brotherly love, truth, relief, and fun. With over 375,000 members world wide, the Shriners have made a tremendous positive impact in children’s lives for many years. The Shrine exhibit dates back to 1876 and depicts
Presidents of the Shrine fraternity, 191 Shrine Temples, and one wall in the room symbolizes the pilgrimage to Mecca and the Shriners striving for perfection.
The “Shriners Hospital for Children” Room commemorates the work of Shriners every where in support of the Shriner Hospital for Children. In this room, there is a large white statue of a Shriner holding a little girl in the left arm and holding her crutches in the right hand. This room also houses an animated model of the Shriner parade.
The Independent Square Room, also on the first floor, contains a replica of Independence Square which is located at the Philadelphia Shriners Hospital.
The building’s first floor is home to the George Washington Memorial Theater. This grand theater provides a wonderful setting for cultural events and still includes and original painting of George Washington painted by Hattie Elizabeth Burdette over looking the center of the stage.
Among other things, the second floor is home to the Alexandria-Washington Lodge No. 22 and home of Andrew Jackson Lodge No. 120. (I’ve actually visited both of these lodges as I am a member of the nearby Pride of Fairfax No. 298.) The Replica Lodge Room is a replica in every detail from 1802, paintings, furniture, and so on. There is also Washington’s bedchamber
clock which is set at the time 10:20pm, Dec. 14th, 1799, the precise time of his death.
On the second floor, the Memorial Hall features a large bronze statue of Washington, a mural on the north wall shows George Washington and his troops at Christ Church in Philadelphia. On the south wall is another mural dating to September 18th 1793, laying the cornerstone of
the United States Capitol.
The third floor has the Grotto Exhibit—a social organization of Master Masons. The initials M.O.V.P.E.R. (The Mystic Order of Veiled Prophets of the Enchanted Realm) are displayed over a single chair.
The fourth floor has the George Washington Museum which displays, paintings, relics, prints, and historical documents. Another impressive statue of Washington towers in the museum.
The fifth floor takes us to the Royal Arch Exhibit which includes a painting by Allyn Cox of ruins of Kings Solomon’s Temple. Also, a reproduction of the Ark of the Covenant.
The higher the floor, the smaller the floor, so the higher floors
contain less attractions. This is very noticeable on the highest
floors. On the sixth floor is the Memorial Library, available only by appointment. It contains over 20,000 volumes Masonic works.
The seventh floor which contains several murals depicting Masonic lessons based on the Old Testament. (A detail from one of these murals is shown here.) The eigth floor is home to the Knights Templar Chapel which allows people to reflect and pray.
The ninth floor has the Tall Cedars Exhibit. This includes a model of King Solomon’s throne and temple. This level overlooks the city of Old Town Alexandria in a spectacular fashion. The observation deck provides a 360 degree view of Alexandria.
View of Del Ray
The George Washington Masonic Memorial provides the public with a rich history of George Washington, and gives a window to view his life through. Anyone who ever plans to visit Alexandria must see this interesting memorial.
The Carlyle District and homes in Old Town enjoy spectacular views of the Memorial as do some of the residences at Jefferson Manor, the Midtowns, Hunting Creek Club, the Huntington Club and Montebello. For help finding a home in this area at any price, contact Will Nesbitt of Condo Alexandria.
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