The nation's capital is one of the easiest cities to navigate and a terrific city for touring, once you understand the basics. With one of the safest, cleanest and most efficient public transportation systems in the country serviced by Metrorail (subway) and Metrobus, Washington, DC's many attractions and neighborhoods are easily accessible. One of the best ways to experience Washington is on foot, with wonderful pockets including the inspiring monuments and museums found on the National Mall as well as the intimate museums, world-class theatres and splendid gardens, squares and circles throughout the District. There are also great guided tours of the city to get you oriented.

Beyond the inspiring monuments and news-making public figures, Washington, DC is a city of colorful and diverse neighborhoods, filled with hip boutiques and galleries, historic homes and small museums, urban parks and spectacular gardens. Neighborhoods are ideal for walking and almost all are accessible by Metrorail or Metrobus.

The Neighboring counties and cities are the
independent cities of Alexandria, Falls Church, Fairfax, Manassas, and Manassas Park along with the counties of Arlington, Fairfax, Fauquier, Loudoun, and Prince William comprise the area in the upper part of the state known as Northern Virginia, where a quarter of the state's total population, almost two million people reside.

If you are interesting of relocating to or within Northern Virginia, among the notables, Fairfax County residents have the highest average income in the country, while Loudoun has garnered a lot of attention as the nation's most growth-oriented county.

Northern Virginia Real Estate Listings

Information about Northern Virginia

• Arlington County Information
• Arlington Local Government
• City of Alexandria
• Northern Va. Demographics
• Fairfax County Information
• Fairfax County Local Government
• Loudoun County Directory
• Loudoun County Local Government
• Northern Virginia Regional Planning
• Prince William Directory
• Prince William County Government
• Washington, D. C.

Northern Virginia Tourism and Attractions

• Commuter Resources
• NOVA City Guide
• Northern Virginia is for Lovers
• Outdoor Recreation
• Visit Northern Va.
• Washington D.C. Tourism