Sunday, January 31, 2010 |
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From February 1-6 Crystal City will celebrate its second annual Fashion Week. Events will include trunk shows, music, food and drink, and dancing. Audience members can even participate in an on-the-spot design competition.
Take some time to explore the Crystal City complex, which includes high rise residential buildings, office blocks, hotels, shops and restaurants.
Crystal City's 6,000 residents could go for months, or even years, without leaving the complex, which offers health clubs, banks, drug stores, supermarkets, doctors' and dentists' offices, a post office, nine parks, public concerts, a Water Park, night school and over l50 shops and restaurants. In case the weather is bad, all these features are connected by underground passageways.
If they do need to go somewhere, not to worry--because Crystal City is a commuter's dream. It is five minutes from downtown or Reagan National Airport, lies on two Metro lines, has its own VRE commuter train station and is a hub of the local bicycle commuter system.
To see homes for sale in Crystal City, click here.
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Sunday, January 03, 2010 |
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The Crystal City Metro station is located in Arlington County between Rosslyn and Old Town Alexandria on both the Yellow and Blue lines. The
station is part of the underground mall-office-apartment complex at
Crystal City in Arlington, near the Crystal City Underground shopping
center. There is no parking available at this station.
Crystal City also has a station on the Virginia Railway
Express commuter lines, which run Monday through Friday to Manassas and
Fredericksburg. The VRE station is outside on Crystal Drive between
15th and 18th streets. This station is about a five-minute walk from the Metro. Signs
direct travelers between the two stations.
Last train departs:
(Trains leave exactly 2 hours later on Friday and Saturday nights.)
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Wednesday, December 23, 2009 |
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The Preston Condos of Potomac Yards are located near the George Washington Parkway in Alexandria, Virginia. The Preston offers something for everyone and cuts down on what could be an otherwise lengthy commute because of the ease of access to the Parkway. Located across the street from the Preston Condos is the Potomac Yard Shopping Center where you'll find great shopping, entertainment and dining for the whole family. In addition, the Preston is located near the Four-Mile Run Bike Trail and the historic Mount Vernon Trail, and the Preston is within ten minutes of Regan National Airport. The Preston is situated within a few minutes of the Potomac River and residents can participate in the fishing and sailing recreational ventures that this natural landscape provides. Residents can also enjoy a convenient shuttle bus that connects to Braddock Road and the Crystal City Metro stations along Jefferson Davis Highway.
The Preston features steel and concrete construction and offers a sleek architectural style with a crisp, urban design. Aside from the outstanding views, other amenities include high ceilings, individual storage units, an exercise room, a private rooftop deck, and underground private parking. The Preston houses 53 contemporary one and two bedroom homes with a balcony or terrace depending on the unit. The Preston is located at 181 East Reed Avenue in Alexandria, Virginia. View Larger Map |
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Monday, December 21, 2009 |
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The Waterford House Condominiums are located at 1200 Crystal Drive in Arlington, Virginia, at the North end of Crystal City. Built in 1986, the Waterford House maintains 68 condo units with only 4 units per floor, offering its residents the epitome of privacy along with an ideal location. The Waterford House provides easy access to Washington D.C., Reagan National Airport, the Pentagon, Arlington and Alexandria. The building features a concierge, a gym, extra storage, a clubroom, and a parking garage; however, the Waterford House does not allow pets.
The most unique element of the Waterford House is that its residents can enjoy an underground, pedestrian walk-way to access the Metro and the Crystal Mall, which means that transportation, shopping, dining and entertainment are all within minutes of this luxury community. Between the convenient location, dramatic views, and the ease of access the Waterford House is one of the best condominium locations in Northern Virginia!
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Wednesday, December 16, 2009 |
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Crystal City is located mostly just east of Jefferson Davis Highway (US Rt 1) in Arlington County south of I-395 and the Pentagon. Crystal City has an enviable location between Old Town Alexandria and uptown Arlington/Rosslyn.
Crystal City is highly metro accessible via both the Blue and Yellow Lines, and is well-served by several bus lines. Crystal City was never a bad place to live, but is even better with the addition of several upscale restaurants that have contributed to the renewal of this part of town. Click Crystal City for a map of the area and a list of condos and homes for sale here in Crystal City . If you are looking for a condo for sale or a home in Crystal City, our team of realtors suggest checking though some of the following communities:
 Aurora Highlands -- Also known as Aurora Hieghts and Aurora Hills, this incredibly convenient neighborhood near Crystal City features single family homes with traditional stylings. - Bella Vista -- From high-end luxury to small condos, Bella Vista offers high-rise living just west of Crystal City.
- Crystal Gateway -- One of Crystal City's namesakes, Crystal Gateway offers amenities, location and ample proportions.
- Crystal Park -- Another Crystal City original.
- Eclipse at Center Park -- New condos at the National Gateway, offering the convenience of Harris Teeter in the building.
- Pentagon City -- Crystal City's sister village, just west of Crystal City near the Pentagon City Metro.
- the Representative -- On Arlington Ridge Road overlooking the Potomac and all of Crystal City.
- Southampton -- Highly desirable, hard to find townhouses between Pentagon Row and Crystal City.
- Waterford House -- Luxury condos at the northern end of Crystal Drive.
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Wednesday, November 11, 2009 |
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See condos for sale
The Eclipse Condominiums in Center Park is located at 3600 and 3650 South Glebe Road in Arlington, Virginia. The sky high, two-tiered condominium development provides breathtaking views of the D.C. horizon and the Potomac River. The unique layout of the grounds and the livelihood of the Eclipse residents combine to make this condo community one of the most exceptional and exclusive places to live in Arlington.
Featuring an on-site Harris Teeter grocery store and pharmacy, a number of retail stores and restaurants, as well as several convenient services such as a dry cleaners and additional storage, the Eclipse is a condo community that has it all. Including amenities such as an outdoor pool, a fitness facility, a party and social room, a 24-hour concierge and a community center; the Eclipse condominiums are a community unto themselves. Finally, the Eclipse is a pet friendly community with immediate access to the Crystal City Metro, Regan National Airport, and is only minutes from Old Town Alexandria and Washington D.C. Between the many included amenities and the ultra-centralized location, the Eclipse in Crystal City is one of the premiere condo communities in Arlington, Virginia.
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Saturday, September 05, 2009 |
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 The Eclipse at Center Park is a condominium community located alongside Four Mile Run in Arlington County where Crystal City meets Alexandria's Potomac Yard.
The community backs to the Yellow Line and Blue Line where the metro bridges Four Mile Run. There is no metro stop at the Eclipse, though there is talk that a stop is coming within 5 to 10 years near Potomac Yard and/or the Eclipse. Nonetheless, the Eclipse is a paragon of convenience, with regular bus shuttles circling from through Crystal City and the Eclipse.
The Eclipse has a number of great amenities worth checking out including a pool and workout area, but for now we're focusing on a collection of social amenities found on the seventh floor of the east tower. On this floor you'll find a modern and stylish party room. From the party room, one can exit to the roof deck.
The Observation Deck has a pillared structure that frames intriguing views of nearby site. From the Observation Deck, one can easily watch the planes come and go from Reagan National Airport. On most days both the Washington Monument and the US Capitol are plainly visible and much more obvious than they might seem in the picture below.
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The social room at the Eclipse has a great billiard table and theater style seating in the media room.Click the Eclipse to see prices and listings of homes for sale at the Eclipse.
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About the Author --- Will Nesbitt is the principal broker of Condo 1 Alexandria and Will Nesbitt Realty. Will specializes in condos, townhouses and single family residences in Alexandria, Arlington, Fairfax County, Crystal City, and Kingstowne. Will resides in Belle Haven Estates just outside Alexandria VA in Fairfax County. |
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Thursday, July 23, 2009 |
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Several parks are located near and in the neighborhoods of Aurora Highlands and Crystal City.
- Nina Park --- pre-school age playground, no pets allowed
- Eads Park --- multi-use field, school age playground
- Nelly Custis Park --- school age playground
- Virginia Highlands Park --- lighted artificial turf soccer field, lighted baseball fields (locked - accessible by permit only), multi-use fields, school age playground, pre-school age playground, lighted tennis courts, lighted basketball courts, and volleyball court
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Aurora Highlands historic "Restaurant Row" is located at 23 St South between Eads and Fern. There are a number of restaurants to suit any palate here.
Other nearby restaurants
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Crystal City is an urban village in Arlington County Virginia. Crystal City is home for numerous defense contractors, the United States Department of Labor, Public Broadcasting, the EPA and many satellite offices for The Pentagon. While Crystal City only has more than 6,000 residents, more than 60,000 people work a normal business schedule in Crystal City.
Crystal is not a "planned community", in the sense that developers did not design and follow a master plan. Nonetheless, Crystal City is a community with a plan. In the middle of the last century, the area now called Crystal City had few residents. The area east of Aurora Highlands had several motels which served National Airport (which later came to be known as Reagan National Airport). Many train-tracks served the busy Potomac Yard station (now a shopping center) and warehouses were located in the vicinity.
But in 1963 things began to change with the construction of several office buildings and condominiums. One of the first of these condos was Crystal House, so named for an ornate crystal chandelier in the lobby. Subsequent buildings followed with similar names such as Crystal Gateway and Crystal Park. It only made sense to call the new urban village Crystal City. 
The builders at Crystal City largely followed a pattern of building that was considered avant-garde at the time. These structures feature the grand sweeping curves of textured concrete with plenty of glass. The proportions of the lobbies and common areas are large and airy and the buildings themselves seem to flow along the city streets and complement the abundant landscaping details.
 Crystal City is bounded by some of the busiest commuter arteries of Northern Virginia. While the buildings here are both residential and office, the broad circulating avenues of Crystal City allow traffic to flow through Crystal City and at the same time encourage underground pedestrians to shop by foot. In Northern Virginia's 100 degree summers, the rains of spring and the icy cold of winter, this is a big benefit to residents of Crystal City.
While the underground shops and passages of Crystal City remain, today Crystal City is slowly being redeveloped into a more traditional urban feel. Restaurants and shops are starting to open at street level. Arlington County is encouraging the redevelopment by change some traffic patterns to make streets like Crystal Drive function as city streets, rather than as circulating roads.
Even with these changes, today it is still easy for residents each of Rt. 1 along the Crystal Drive corridor to walk from the north side of Crystal City almost all the way to the Eclipse at Center Park entirely underground. Crystal City together with nearby Aurora Highlands and Pentagon City is an ultra convenient place to live for folks who work in Arlington, the Pentagon or Washington DC. Contact us today to learn more about this neighborhood and its many unique advantages.
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About the Author --- Will Nesbitt is the principal broker of Condo 1 Alexandria and Will Nesbitt Realty. Will specializes in condos, townhouses and single family residences in Alexandria, Arlington, Fairfax County, Crystal City, and Kingstowne. Will resides in Belle Haven Estates just outside Alexandria VA in Fairfax County. |
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Thursday, July 02, 2009 |
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Summer concerts are found all over Northern Virginia and it's just one of the many benefits of life inside and near the Beltway. Keep in mind that outdoor concerts may be canceled in the event of inclement weather and subject to change without notice.
City of Alexandria
In the City of Alexandria, concerts are coordinated by the City's Department of Recreation, Parks, and Cultural Activities Special Events Office. Although Alexandria has many parking garages and lots, the City of Alexandria encourages visitors to historic Old Town to use the Metro rail. Both the Yellow and Blue metro lines stop at the King Street Station in Old Town. From there, visitors can hop on a Metro or DASH bus, but the King Street Trolley is free and fun. Alexandria offers:
The Lunch Brunch Concerts
These concerts are at Canal Plaza in Alexandria VA which is located at 44 Canal Center Plaza. Music starts at noon.
- June 24, 2009 La Tanya Mari (Jazz Vocal)
- July 8, 2009 Legend of Lummy Hallin (Original & Classic Pop/Rock)
- July 22, 2009 2nd Story Band Duo (World Beat Blues)
- August 5, 2009 Chemistry (Jazz)
For up-to-date information, call the Special Events Hotline at 703.883.4686.
Music At Twilight Concerts
Music at Twilight is at Fort Ward Park Amphitheater. Fort Ward Park is located at 4301 West Braddock Rd. Music usually begins at at 7:30 pm.
- July 16, 2009 Ebenezer Baptist Church Evangelical Women's Choir (Choral)
- July 23, 2009 Alexandria Harmonizers (Barbershop)
- July 30, 2009 Irish Breakfast Band (Traditional Irish) Music starts at 7 pm.
- August 6, 2009 All Scottish Night featuring the No.Va. Branch, Royal Scottish Country Dance Society and the Alexandria Pipes & Drums
(Traditional Scottish) Music starts at 7 pm.
For up-to-date information, call the Special Events Hotline at 703.883.4686.
Ben Brenman Park Concerts
The concerts begin at 7 pm at Ben Brenman Park at the amphitheater. Ben Brenman Park is located near Cameron Station at 4800 Brenman Park Dr. Alexandria VA.
- July 15, 2009 Wes Tucker & the Skillets (Folk Rock)
- July 29, 2009 Steve Smith & the Meteors (Original Blues)
For up-to-date information, call the Special Events Hotline at 703.883.4686.
Arlington County
Rosslyn Music & Farmer's Market
The Farmers Market at Wilson Boulevard & N. Oak Street in Rosslyn VA features lunchtime concerts on Thursdays from May through September 24th. The music begins at a quarter till noon and ends at 1:30 in the afternoon.
- July 2, 2009 Texas Chainsaw Horns Five Funky Horns & an attitude
- July 9, 2009 Sandra Y. Johnson Jazz Vocals
- July 16, 2009 Laurie Rose Griffith & Peter Mealy Original Folk
- July 23, 2009 Robert Jospe World Beat
- July 30, 2009 Andrew Acosta & the New Old-Time String Band Folk/Bluegrass
- Aug. 6, 2009 Annie Sidley Pop/R & B
- Aug. 13, 2009 Magpie Folk/Swing/Ragtime
- Aug. 20, 2009 Steve Wolf & Swingspeak Upbeat & Jazzy
- Aug. 27, 2009 Dixie Power Trio New Orleans Gumbo
- Sept. 3, 2009 Coleman's Cross Celtic Fusion
- Sept. 10, 2009 Vaughn Nark & Panorama Contemporary Jazz
- Sept. 17, 2009 The Lovejoy Group Jazz & Latin Rhythms
- Sept. 24, 2009 David Bach Consort Smooth Instrumentals
Pentagon City
Pentagon Row in Pentagon City also offers exciting outdoor events, including a 10-week Summer Concert Series.
- July 2, 2009 Fools & Horses rock and roll combined with British pop
- July 9, 2009 Gonzo's Nose 80's and 90's cover band
- July 16, 2009 King Cadillac retro rock and roll
- July 23, 2009 Sloth Loves Chunk high energy rock and roll
- July 30, 2009 Shane Hines and the Trance pop/rock
- August 6, 2009 The Justin Trawick Group singer/songwriter
- August 14, 2009 Brother Shamus bluesy rock
- August 20, 2009 Taylor Carson singer/songwriter
Fairfax County
Not to be outdone, Fairfax County boasts a full schedule of summer concerts.
Spotlight by Starlight
Spotlight by Starlight is at the Mason District Park Amphitheatre located at 6621 Columbia Pike in Annandale VA.
- The Fairfax Symphony Orchestra's Dixieland Band July 01, 2009
- Dead Men's Hollow July 03, 2009
- NOVA Annandale Symphony Orchestra July 05, 2009
- Sandra Y. Johnson Quintet July 08, 2009
- Ganga July 10, 2009
- The United States Army Band Blues Jazz Ensemble July 12, 2009
- Knockout King & Bruce Ewan July 15, 2009
- Debi Smith July 17, 2009
- The Fairfax Symphony Orchestra Summer Band July 19, 2009
- David Bach Consort July 22, 2009
- Little Red & The Renegades July 24, 2009
- The Capitol Steps July 26, 2009
- Natty Beaux July 29, 2009
- Eastern Standard Time July 31, 2009
- Tonic & Gin A Cappella August 02, 2009
- Tom Principato August 05, 2009
- Andrew Acosta & Speedy Tolliver String Band August 07, 2009
- Falls Church Concert Band August 09, 2009
- The Oscillators August 12, 2009
- Ruthie and the Wranglers August 14, 2009
- The Winstons Band August 16, 2009
- MSG - The Acoustic Blues Trio August 19, 2009
- The United States Navy Band Commodores August 21, 2009
- Jennifer Cutting's Ocean Orchestra August 23, 2009
- City of Fairfax Band Saxophone Quartet August 26, 2009
- Squeeze Bayou August 28, 2009
- Kings Park Band August 30, 2009
For detailed information on any of these concerts check here. For information about last minute performance cancellations due to rain or inclement weather, call 703-324-SHOW (7469) one hour prior to the program start time.
Lee District Nights
Lee District Nights happen on Wednesday nights at at Lee District Park Amphitheater near Kingstowne and Franconia in Alexandria.
- Rick Franklin & His Delta Blues Boys w/ Mike Baytop July 01, 2009
- King Teddy July 08, 2009
- Alexandria Kleztet July 15, 2009
- The Fairfax Symphony Orchestra Summer Band July 22, 2009
- The Nighthawks July 29, 2009
- The United States Army Band Blues Jazz Ensemble August 05, 2009
- Pietasters August 12, 2009
- John McCutcheon August 19, 2009
- The Irish Breakfast Band August 26, 2009
Braddock Nights
Braddock Nights is spread over several venues. The following concerts are at the Lake Accotink Park on Friday nights.
- Hot Society Orchestra of Washington July 03, 2009
- Falls Church Concert Band July 10, 2009
- The Fairfax Symphony Orchestra Summer Band July 17, 2009
- NOVA Annandale Symphony Orchestra July 24, 2009
- National Concert Band July 31, 2009
- Patty Reese Band August 07, 2009
- The United States Navy Band Sea Chanters August 14, 2009
- Kings Park Band August 21, 2009
- City of Fairfax Band Alte Kameraden German August 28, 2009
For detailed information on any of these concerts check here. For information about last minute performance cancellations due to rain or inclement weather, call 703-324-SHOW (7469) one hour prior to the program start time.
Braddock Nights is also at Ossian Hall Park on Sundays
- HBlues Heritage Night (at Ossian Hall Park) July 05, 2009
- Filipino-American Cultural Heritage Night (at Ossian Hall Park) July 12, 2009
- Hawaiian Cultural Heritage Night (at Ossian Hall Park) July 19, 2009
- Indonesian Cultral Heritage Night (at Ossian Hall Park) July 26, 2009
- Taiwanese Cultural Heritage Night (at Ossian Hall Park) August 02, 2009
- Indian Cultural Heritage Night (at Ossian Hall Park) August 09, 2009
- Russian Cultural Heritage Night (at Ossian Hall Park) August 16, 2009
- Chinese Cultural Heritage Night (at Ossian Hall Park) August 23, 2009
- African Cultural Heritage Nights (at Ossian Hall Park) August 30, 2009
On Fridays Braddock Nights is at Royal Lake Park.
- Mike Seeger July 03, 2009
- Reggie Wayne Morris July 10, 2009
- Robbie Schaefer July 17, 2009
- The Taters July 24, 2009
- Maggie Sansone & Friends July 31, 2009
- Honor By August August 07, 2009
- Night Music August 14, 2009
- Nero August 21, 2009
- Luke Brindley August 28, 2009
For detailed information on any Braddock Night concerts check here. For information about last minute performance cancellations due to rain or inclement weather, call 703-324-SHOW (7469) one hour prior to the program start time.
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Monday, June 29, 2009 |
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For all the virtues Northern Virginia enjoys, traffic is not one of them. Crystal City in Arlington is close to all the major employment/transportation centers. Crystal City in Arlington Virginia is adjacent to The Pentagon and right across the river from downtown Washington DC. Crystal City in Arlington County has some of the best schools in the country. Crystal City has 2 Metro subway stops, a regional VRE train station and of course Reagan National Airport. Crystal City in Arlington has been fully developed with a mix of class A office space and residential housing--side by side. Apartments, condos and single family homes are all available in Crystal City.
One such condo is Crystal Square located at 1300 Crystal Drive in Crystal City Arlington. One particular unit even has a pool side ground level patio. This unit has more than 2100 square feet of living space and a jacuzzi master bath.
Arlington County will soon break ground on a major recreation center at the north end of Crystal City making Crystal City even more desirable. Investing in property in Crystal City is a safe investment that can be enjoyed without a long commute.
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Wednesday, June 24, 2009 |
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Crystal Park
A view from a balcony at Crystal Park.
Crystal Park is located in the heart of the Crystal City business district this unit provides sought after amenities-close in location, easy access to mass transit , and Reagan Airport. Crystal Park is across the street from the recently redeveloped restaurant and shopping areas, this west facing afternoon sunlight filled unit offers underground parking, gym, sauna, pool and 24/7 security/desk agent.
Crystal Park condominiums are the perfect location for a frequently traveling executive or out of town executive needing an investment on-site residental unit. Crystal Park condos are less than a mile from the Pentagon. Excellent schools and libraries nearby. Crystal Park residents enjoy the ease of shopping at Pentagon City Mall.
Crystal City and Crystal Park are just a a few miles north of the historic Old Town Alexandria area, or a few miles south of Arlington Cemetery.
Crystal Park offers free living at its best.
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About the Author --- Brian Brooks is an experienced agent for Condo 1 Alexandria. He specializes in Northern Virginia inside the Beltway. |
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Thursday, May 21, 2009 |
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Crystal Gateway condominium community is located at the north end of Crystal City in a remarkably convenient location. Crystal Gateway has easy access to Washington DC, the Pentagon, Reagan National Airport, Arlington VA and Alexandria VA via connecting thoroughfares such as I-395, Rt. 1 and Rt. 110. Crystal Gateway is networked into the passages that connect Crystal City to Crystal City Metro.
Units at Crystal Gateway are spacious with impressive balconies. The community features an indoor and outdoor pool, fitness facilities, meeting rooms, media rooms, card rooms and more. What follows is a quick and random pictorial study of Crystal Gateway. For a closer look at Crystal Gateway or for more information about pricing and availability click Crystal Gateway.
There is a balcony off nearly every room at Crystal Gateway.
Here is a look down Crystal Drive from Crystal Gateway.
The curved design of the building offers pleasant architectural vistas.
The pillars out front are designed to imply strength and give a modern spacious feel to the building.
The indoor pool is available year-round.
The original cabinetry is high-quality but many residents have replaced the countertops and appliances.
The landscaping is well-maintained with a friendly splash of color.
The lobbies offer many points to sit and have an impromptu meeting with friends and guests.
The ceilings on the first floor are very high.
This media room is one of several nicely appointed meeting rooms reserved for residents of Crystal Gateway.
This was just before Memorial Day as they made preparations for the coming pool season.
Hardwoods and a view to Crystal City. What's not to like?
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About the Author --- Will Nesbitt is the principal broker of Will Nesbitt Realty and maintains Condo 1 Alexandria. Will specializes in condos, townhouses and single family residences in Alexandria, Arlington, Fairfax County, Crystal City, and Kingstowne. Will resides in Belle Haven Estates just outside Alexandria VA in Fairfax County. |
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Sunday, May 17, 2009 |
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Crystal City is located in Arlington County Virginia between the Potomac River and the neighborhood of Aurora Highlands.
In many ways, Crystal City is a transportation hub. Crystal City well served by mass transit with easy access to the metro at the Crystal City Metro stop and many bus stops in the area. In addition to land transportation, Crystal City is served by Reagan National Airport. Jefferson Davis Highway / Rt. 1 is a main artery here, as is I-395.
In addition to Jefferson Davis Highway, one of the main thoroughfares in Crystal City is Crystal Drive. Crystal Drive runs parallel to Rt. from north to south through Crystal City. Many of Crystal City's most desirable homes are found on Crystal Drive including Crystal Gateway and Waterford House.
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Crystal Drive is generally uncongested and offers a wide choice of restaurants and shops.
One of the nicest things about Crystal City is the abundance of greenery in this urban setting. Crystal City manages to be convenient, metro accessible, full of high-rises, shops and restaurants, but home to many trees and parks.
Crystal City is connected by a network of tunnels and shops both below grade and indoors that make Crystal City a walker's paradise.
These passages network the shops of Crystal City to Crystal Drive and the Crystal City Metro Stop and more.
Pleasant sidewalks follow alongside the broad avenues of Crystal City.
From the skyline of Crystal City to the shops in the heart of Crystal City, this is a pleasant and convenient place to work and live.
Even the shops below-grade are well-lit and feel open and friendly. Crystal City is a well-planned community.
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About the Author --- Will Nesbitt is the principal broker of Will Nesbitt Realty and maintains Condo 1 Alexandria. Will specializes in condos, townhouses and single family residences in Alexandria, Arlington, Fairfax County, Crystal City, and Kingstowne. Will resides in Belle Haven Estates just outside Alexandria VA in Fairfax County. |
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Friday, May 15, 2009 |
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The oldest school building in Arlington County houses the Arlington Historical Museum. The Arlington Historical Museum is owned and operated by the Arlington Historical Society, a group of concerned local citizens that conduct research and to preserve and disseminate knowledge relating to the history, archaeology, material culture, and geographical and socio-economic development of Arlington County, Virginia.
I recently stopped by the Arlington Historical Musuem and took a quick tour of the exhibits therein. The museum is located at 1805 South Arlington Ridge Road. The location is relatively close to the Pentagon City and Crystal City metrorail stations but sits up on the ridge overlooking Crystal City. The setting is very pleasant and the views here toward Crystal City are very pleasant.
The building itself was the Hume School, named for Frank Hume who gave some of the property for the school. The museum features a working classroom as it might have appeared when the building was used as a school. The building is designated a Virginia State Historical Landmark and is also on the National Register of Historic Sites.
The museum is open to the public only on Saturdays and Sundays from 1 - 4 p.m. If you enjoy local history this is a worthwhile stop. The society's phone number is 703-892-4204.
I didn't take any pictures inside the building ... for a reason. I wanted to tempt you to come in and take a look around. As I was about to leave one of the members of the historical society invited me to ring the school bell before I left! I can proudly say that I have rang the bell at the Hume School.
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About the Author --- Will Nesbitt is the principal broker of Will Nesbitt Realty and maintains Condo 1 Alexandria. Will specializes in condos, townhouses and single family residences in Alexandria, Arlington, Fairfax County, Crystal City, and Kingstowne. Will resides in Belle Haven Estates just outside Alexandria VA in Fairfax County. |
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Sunday, May 10, 2009 |
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Across Eads St. relatively close to the Crystal City Metro is the neighborhood of Aurora Highlands.
Aurora Highlands is in Arlington County and dates back to the days when Arlington County was a sleepy rural suburb of Washington DC. One of the most interesting assets of Aurora Highlands is the row of shops and restaurants along 23rd St. in Crystal City.
On a lazy summer afternoon a sidewalk cafe in Aurora Highlands is a nice place to take a bite to eat and enjoy a cool drink.
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Monday, March 23, 2009 |
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Eclipse at Center Park is located on the southern end of Crystal City.
Many units overlook the Potomac and Arlington or Alexandria.
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The Eclipse is well served by buses and very close to Crystal City metro and the shops of Crystal City. Harris Teeter serves the community with a grocery store on the first floor of the building. |
The club room is a great place to hang out or play a game of billiards. Watch a movie in our theater room or just relax in the owner's lounge. There is a pool and fitness center on-site. |
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The Eclipse is near many shops at Potomac Yard and Pentagon City Mall. |
Here are some search tools if you're in the market for a condominium in Crystal City:
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About the Author --- Will Nesbitt is the principal broker of Condo 1 Alexandria and Will Nesbitt Realty.
Will specializes in condos, townhouses and single family residences in
Alexandria, Arlington, Fairfax County, Crystal City, and Kingstowne.
Will resides in Belle Haven Estates just outside Alexandria VA in
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Sunday, March 22, 2009 |
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Crystal City is the paragon of convenience. Crystal City has an abundance of shops and eateries. Crystal City has more than 200 shops. Everything from apparel and electronics to jewelry and gifts to newsstands and convenience items are found here.
Many of these shops are located underground between Crystal Drive
15th and 23rd Streets. The shops of Crystal City are just five minutes
from downtown Washington, Old Alexandria, and right off the Metro Yellow/Blue line at the Crystal City station.
Some of the reasons that people choose to live in Crystal City is for these shops, but people also love the easy access to metro and proximity to Washington DC. To search listings in Crystal City you might find the following links helpful.
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About the Author --- Will Nesbitt is the principal broker of Condo 1 Alexandria and Will Nesbitt Realty.
Will specializes in condos, townhouses and single family residences in
Alexandria, Arlington, Fairfax County, Crystal City, and Kingstowne.
Will resides in Belle Haven Estates just outside Alexandria VA in
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Monday, March 02, 2009 |
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The Waterford House is located in Arlington VA at the north end of Crystal City. Waterford House provides excellent access to Washington DC and the Pentagon as well as Arlington and Alexandria.
Waterford House's distinctive styling boast large curved balconies and units with plenty of windows to see planes coming and going down the Potomac around National Airport.
Waterford House proximity to the Shops of Crystal City and the Crystal City and Pentagon City metro make Waterford House a paragon of convenience.
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Wednesday, February 25, 2009 |
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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.
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.
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Crystal City
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Thursday, January 29, 2009 |
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Gateway at 1300 Crystal Drive is one of the original anchors of Crystal
City, a so-called urban village in the southeastern corner of Arlington County, Virginia, just south of Washington, DC.
Constructed of cast concrete in the mid-Sixties, the condominium
community comprises 17 floors and a two-story penthouse. The
curvilinear Crystal Gateway adjoins Waterford House, which houses both
condos and office space and fronts 12th Street. Together, the two
buildings form a horseshoe embracing a landscaped courtyard and pool.
Crystal Gateway houses no more than four condominiums on each floor,
with some floors having only three. They range from a two-bedroom,
two-bath unit of 1,516 square feet to a three- bedroom, two-bath, one
half-bath unit of 2,296 square feet to the penthouse's four bedrooms
and three baths totaling 2,780 square feet.
Typical units boast open floor plans; wall-to-wall carpet,
ceramic-tile and hardwood floors; living-room wet bars; generous
closets; spacious kitchens with updated appliances, Corian countertops
and breakfast nooks; washer-dryers, and marble bathrooms with two
basins and a soaking tub.
Expansive balconies, opening off living rooms and master bedrooms,
afford panoramic views of the nearby Potomac River, the Capitol, the
Washington Monument, the Kennedy Center and the distant National
Cathedral.
Accessing those attractions couldn't be easier. Crystal City
is served not only by Metro's blue and yellow lines but also by
Metrobus, the Arlington Transit ART buses, and the Omnilink commuter
buses; the Metro station is also a stop for Virginia Railway Express
commuter trains.
It's just a 10-minute walk to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport and Pentagon Row and 15 minutes to the Pentagon and Pentagon City Mall.
Amenities at Crystal Gateway include a card room and a larger party
room off the mirrored, mauve-and-green lobby. There's an exercise
facility with a weight room and an aerobics area, as well as an indoor
pool.
Monthly condo association fees, ranging from $650 to $850, provide
for concierge and security service 24/7, water and hot water, building
maintenance and grounds keeping. One underground parking space and a
cage storage area are provided for each unit; additional paid storage
is available.
In 2007, Crystal Gateway's foyer and halls were redecorated and the
electric heating and air- conditioning system was upgraded. The last
five years have seen major building replacements, among them the
cooling tower, the heat exchanger and two hot-water heaters. In
addition, all the balconies have been resurfaced.
The building is the midst of "going green," implementing
energy-conservation measures and trash recycling, and improvements
scheduled for 2008 include new audio for the fire-alarm system and
interior decoration of both elevators.
Crystal Gateway is managed by Delbe Real Estate Company. Pets are not allowed.
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Monday, January 19, 2009 |
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Located just a few minutes from the nation's capital, Fashion Centre
at Pentagon City is a high-class shopping environment which offers a
wide variety of shopping venues. With more then 170 stores and
restaurants, Fashion Centre will provide its shoppers with an enjoyable
shopping experience. Some of the stores include
- Macy's
- Nordstrom,
- Armani Exchange,
- Kenneth Cole,
- and Victoria’s Secret
- just to name a few.
The skylit Food Court features food from all over the world, some
familiar such as McDonald's, Panda Express, and Starbucks Coffee. You
might prefer something more like Au Bon Pain and A Pea in the Pod.
Other features of Fashion Centre mall include an ATM, information
booth, handicap access, stroller rental, and covered parking.
Fashion Center at Pentagon City
110 South Hayes Street Arlington, VA
(703) 415-2400
Regular Mall Hours
Monday to Saturday 10 am - 9 pm
Sunday 11 am - 6 pm
There are many condos and apartments near
Fashion Center and the nearby shops of Pentagon Row. For more
information about these condos, contact Will Nesbitt of Condo 1 Alexandria.
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Friday, January 02, 2009 |
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Crystal City Metro Station is located is at 1750 South Clark St. Arlington, VA 22202 on the Blue and Yellow lines. First train departs at 5:02 am Huntington. The last train departing at 12:08 am Huntington. The station is part of the underground mall-office-apartment complex near the Crystal City shops. Also, Virginia Railway Express is part of Crystal City with has stops from Fredericksburg and Manassas which run Monday through Friday. There is no parking at the station.
Crystal City trains leave exactly 2 hours later on Saturdays and Sundays.
There are 10 bike racks available.
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Wednesday, December 10, 2008 |
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Here's a list of resources for area schools. 
I also find the following sites very useful:
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Tuesday, November 11, 2008 |
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 Crystal City has an abundance of shops and eateries with over 200 choose from which include
- apparel,
- electronics,
- jewelry,
- speciality gifts,
- and variety news.
Many of these shops are located underground between Crystal Drive
15th and 23rd Streets. The shops of Crystal City are just five minutes
from downtown Washington, Old Alexandria, and right off the Metro Yellow/Blue line at the Crystal City station.
Many services are also provided at Crystal City Shops such as
- pedicures,
- banking,
- shipping,
- medical health,
- cleaners,
- car rentals,
- shoe repair,
- costume tailors, and more.
Guests of Crystal City can stay at one of 11 hotels which offer accommodations to suit most tastes.
Parking at Crystal City is available in two enclosed parking garages
with easy access to all the stores. Parking is free on weekdays after 4
pm and all day Saturdays and Sundays. Parking entrances for shops at
2100 are Crystal Drive between 20th and 23rd Streets. Parking entrances
for shops at 1750 are between 15th and 18th Streets.
Store Hours:
Monday to Friday 10 am - 7 pm
Saturday 10 am - 6 pm
Shops at 2100
Monday to Saturday 10 am to 6pm
Some stores open on Sundays
For general information call (703) 922-4636
For condos and all your real estate needs in Crystal City, contact Condo 1 Alexandria.
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Wednesday, August 27, 2008 |
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I am one of the few people who are from here who are actually from
here. That is to say I was born in Fairfax and have lived much of my
life in Northern Virginia.
When I got out of the Army and moved back from Northern Virginia,
for a time I worked as a government contractor at the Department of
Housing and Urban Development, which is located at L'Enfant Plaza in
Washington DC. As you may know, parking is pricey and limited at
L'Enfant, so the Metro was my best choice for commuting.
Originally, I lived out in the exburbs and would drive the Vienna
Metro Station at the end of the Orange Line and then ride the Orange
Line to L'Enfant Plaza. It was a long and tiresome commute and I knew I
had to move in closer. So I resolved to buy a home much closer to the
Metro.
That's when reality hit my budget. Yes, I could afford housing near
the Vienna Metro, but what I could afford was not up to the standard of
what I really wanted to buy. I found the same, very high prices, all
along the Orange Line. But I also had an epiphany as I was jostling to
work today. I suddenly realized that it's not how far you ride on the Metro, it's how many stops you make. The Orange Line seemed to stop every three blocks. But the Yellow Line and the Blue Line ...
Well, both of these lines cruise quickly out of DC and then into Old Town. I found that the housing at the end of the Yellow Line
fit my budget and my expectations quite nicely. So that's where I
bought and bought and again and remain to this day. Since that time, Old Town, especially in the Carlyle District,
has grown up quite a bit, but around Huntington and the neighborhoods
of New Alexandria, one can still find neighborhoods that fit the budget
and fill the bill quite nicely. I think there are also a lot of great
neighborhoods off the Blue Line, but my personal preference is to be a
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Thursday, August 14, 2008 |
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 Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, formerly Washington
National Airport, is on the Potomac across the river from Washington
DC. Along with Baltimore Washington International and Dulles
International, Reagan National is one of three major airports serving
the Washington Metro area. Reagan National is easily my favorite of the
three airports for a number of reasons.
Dulles and BWI are massive sprawling airports with shuttle buses and
mobile lounges. Reagan National barely has enough room for the runway.
I always like smaller airports. They feel like they are scaled to human
beings. There is plenty of security at National, but it seems to move
along more smoothly than Dulles or BWI.
Dulles and BWI are outside the Beltway at the periphery of the
Washington Capitol Area. Reagan National is at the heart of
everything, wedged at the confluence of DC, Alexandria and Arlington.
For me, it's a long drive just to get to BWI or Dulles, but Reagan
National is here, and it's accessible by Metro. Reagan National is a
station on both the Yellow and Blue lines.
Extended parking is available at Dulles or BWI, but on the shuttle
bus, the ride from the parking lot to the terminal seems like a mile or
more. At Reagan National, extended parking is at my house. Because
instead of taking a shuttle, I can take the Metro to the airport.
The runway is a short at Reagan National and it launches planes up
over GW Parkway and at the Washington Monument, requiring a steep climb
and a hard left on take off. Some folks find this terrifying, but I
have to admit I love it. I know it's a safe path, because planes take
off here day and night, so I sit back and enjoy the abrupt take-off and
turn.
Reagan National is open 24 hours a day 7 days a week, although many
ticket counters and restaurants in the airport close during off-hours.
Reagan National is located within the Commonwealth of Virginia, but it
has a Washington DC address to identify the airport's location more
easily for travelers.
The Perimeter Rule and the High Density Rule affect flights at
Reagan National. Under the Perimeter Rule, nonstop aircraft flights are
limited to a range of 1,250 miles or less. In 2000, Congress permitted
the FAA to allow six round-trip flights to points outside the
perimeter. The High Density Rule (or "Slot" rule) limits the number of
landings or takeoffs allowed in an hour. The rule affects Reagan
National because of the Airport's limited airfield capacity.
Reagan National is located in Arlington County near/in Crystal City.
It is most easily accessed from the George Washington Parkway. There
are a good many condos and homes in the Crystal City area and they're
all just a metro stop away from Reagan National. The take-off and
approach to Reagan National is down the Potomac, so that area residents
get very little noise or fly-over from the jets at Reagan National.
To search area real estate contact Will Nesbitt at 703 765 0300 or use one of the handy links below.
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