Northern Virginia is next door to our nation’s capital – Washington, D.C. – yet with its scenic equestrian farms, quaint taverns, trendy shops, historical landmarks, cobblestone streets and rolling plantations, it has preserved the essence of colonial times.
People come from everywhere to see unique historic sites, museums, performance venues, natural wonders and such national treasures such as George Washington’s Mount Vernon Estate & Gardens, the Smithsonian Air and Space Museum Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center, Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts, and Great Falls National Park. Arlington honors our nation’s soldiers and military history at Arlington National Cemetery and the Women in Military Service For America Memorial. Northern Virginia is also a favorite destination of shoppers, from upscale shopping malls to bargain outlets and winery shops. This region’s scenic countryside is renowned as “Horse Country” with steeplechase races, horse shows and polo matches.
In addition to its amazing historical and tourist attractions, Northern Virginia is home to many of the nation’s largest defense contractors, high-tech companies, biotech firms and federal agencies. With just under 3 million residents in Northern Virginia, the region consists of several counties and cities that generally expand south and west from Washington, DC. Northern Virginia’s transportation infrastructure includes Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport and Dulles International Airport as well as several lines of the Washington Metro subway system, transit bus services and an extensive network of interstate highways and expressways.
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