About Alexandria City County, VA

Bizjournals has identified Arlington and Alexandria as two of America’s top 10 wealth centers. Wealth centers are defined as communities that manage to blend substantial size (populations above 100,000) with considerable affluence.

#1 Arlington captured the top spot with a “wealth index” of 14.97. The 2006 per capita income was $53,543.

#4 Alexandria came in with a “wealth index” of 13.03 although it had the second highest per capita income of $52, 530.

To read more about what makes Alexandria such a great place to live, visit:

Arlington and Alexandria Named Two of America’s 10 Top “Wealth Centers”

AMC movie complexes are located all throughout the United Sates and Canada with over 350 theaters and over 5,000 screens. AMC Hoffman 22 is a 22-screen theater making it the largest movie complex in Northern Virginia and second largest in the region. Built in 2001, it is a relatively new theater. There ATM machines for purchasing tickets and advance ticket pickup. Ten of the screens are on the first floor with a very large lobby leading to a escalator or elevator to the second floor with 12 more screens. Two of theaters seat 410, and three others seat 318.

In addition to easy service from the Eisenhower Metro, the entertainment complex has plenty of parking. There is paid parking available in the garage next door and surface parking available for free. At night and on the weekends. when the offices of the Hoffman Center are closed, there is additional surface parking available for free.

Tickets:
Adult $10.50
Matinee $8.50
Child (ages 2-12) $7.50
Senior (ages 60+) $9.50
Student Day (Every Thursday for a limited time ages 13+ w/ valid student ID) $7.50
Senior Day (Every Thursday for a limited time, ages 60+) $6.00
A.M. Cinema (All shows before Noon on weekends) $6.00

AMC Hoffman 22
206 Swamp Fox Rd.
Alexandria, VA 22314
(703) 998-4262

There are several eating establishments in close proximity to the theater. These include:

• Ted's Montana Steakhouse -- Bison, buffalo and good old American fare
• Ruby Tuesdays -- More than just a burger
• San Antonio Bar & Grill -- Tex-Mex food, busy bar scene
• Cold Stone Creamery -- hand-mixed premium ice cream
• California Tortilla -- A great little taco joint
• Bread & Chocolate -- coffee, cakes and sandwiches
• Galae Thai --- Thai cuisine

There are many condos and residences located in and around the Eisenhower Valley. Will Nesbitt there to help make sense of it all and to help you find your next residence.

The Eisenhower Metro stop is located at 2400 Eisenhower Avenue. It is across the street from the Hoffman Town Center and entertainment complex. Eisenhower station is just inside the Capital Beltway (I-495) at the Telegraph Road exit. The Eisenhower Metro is served by the Yellow Line.

Eisenhower is a two platform station. Access to both platforms is provided to two escalators and an elevator. Bike parking is available with 10 bike racks and 6 lockers in the station.

The first train departs at 4:51 am Huntington and the last train departs at 12:37 am Huntington. Service beca

me available to the public on December, 17, 1983. The REX bus provides service nearby at the corner of Swamp Fox Rd. and Eisenhower. Eisenhower is served by DASH buses 2, 6, & 7.

Metrorail fares:
$1.65 minimum
$4.50 maximum

Children’s fares:
Up to 2 children 4 years or younger ride free with an adult paying full fare.
Children 5 or older pay adult fares.
Seniors 65+ ride for half price of the regular fares.

The Eisenhower Metro serves the Carlyle District and is convenient for workers at businesses in and around the Hoffman Center. The Eisenhower Metro is also useful for many residents in the condos of the Carlyle District. For some residents, the Eisenhower Metro is more convenient than the King St. Metro.

The Eisenhower Metro is in the 22314 zip code, which is generally considered Old Town Alexandria, but there is very little that is "old" anywhere near this stop. The Carlyle Towers and several other new structures dominate the skyline here. For more information about Carlyle Towers, or the condos of the Carlyle District, please contact Will Nesbitt of Condo 1 at 703 765 0300.

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The Barrett Library was built in 1937 and named after Kate Waller Barrett (185?-1925), to honor her memory as a humanitarian, social crusader, and political reformer. Mrs. Barrett was a very accomplished woman who received an her M.D. from the Women’s Medical College of Georgia in 1892. Dr. Barrett opened a home for unwed mothers in 1893 with the financial aid of Charles Crittenton. By 1909 there were over 90 homes and national headquarters in Washington D.C. DR. Barrett also was involved in veterans’ relief, women’s suffrage, and the restoration of the Arlington Mansion.

The library has undergone renovations and expanded its facilities in 1995. The Foundation Center at Barrett Library collaborates with the Alexandria Library to strengthen the nonprofit sector with the appropriate knowledge about U.S. philanthropy and training for its patrons.

The Barrett Branch also offers the SummerQuest children’s programs and “Let’s Talk Books” a Barrett book discussion group held every second Wednesday of each month at 7pm.

Hours: Monday-Thursday 9am-9pm
Friday 9am-6pm
Saturday 9am-5pm
Sunday 1pm-5pm

Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library
717 Queen Street
Alexandria, VA 22314
(703) 838-4555

Old Town Alexandria is a great place to live or work.

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James M. Duncan (1897-1967), born in Alexandria. He was long term serving Alexandria City Councilman and member of the Library Board. After his death in 1967 it was proposed that the Del Ray branch be named in Duncan’s honor. The James M. Duncan Library continues to serve the Del Ray community of Alexandria.

Newly renovations have expanded the library to 5,000 square feet, naturally adult reading area, and new children’s reading section.

The James M. Duncan Library was the first building in Alexandria with a "green", or ecologically friendly, roof. It acts as an insulator by reducing the indoor temperature during the summer season. Also by using vegetation and soil it reduces rain water to sewer run off and naturally filters the water.

Every summer James M. Duncan branch offers children fun, exciting, and educational programs with a variety of functions. The SummerQuest programs is for ages 6-12. SummerQuest Junior is for ages infants to five years old.

Hours: Monday-Thursday 9am-9pm
Friday 9am-6pm
Saturday 9am-5pm
Closed Sundays

James M. Duncan Branch Library
2501 Commonwealth Avenue
Alexandria, VA 22301
(703) 838-4566

Del Ray and Rosemont are a wonderful communities and there are many choices here. Please contact Will Nesbitt at 703 765 0300 if you are considering buying or selling in Alexandria.

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