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Parks, events, food and everyday life around Northern Virginia.
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A Manassas address can be in the City of Manassas, Manassas Park or Prince William County. Here's how that changes taxes and schools, plus homes and commutes.
Keep reading: Living in Manassas, VA: City, Park and County ExplainedDaniel ParkNo. 144
From the 45-mile W&OD Trail to the overlooks at Great Falls, here are Northern Virginia's best parks and trails by area, plus how trail access fits a home search.
Keep reading: The Best Parks and Trails in Northern Virginia, From the W&OD to Great FallsDaniel ParkNo. 94
Small changes like lighting, grab bars and lever handles go a long way. Here's a room-by-room plan for making a Northern Virginia home work for decades.
Keep reading: Aging in Place: Home Modifications That Make a House Work for DecadesDaniel ParkNo. 92
A Falls Church address can be in the independent City or in Fairfax County. Here's how that changes taxes, schools and services, plus homes, Metro and parks.
Keep reading: Living in Falls Church: The City vs. the Falls Church AddressDaniel ParkNo. 90
Kingstowne puts you near the Franconia-Springfield Metro and VRE, while Lorton adds Laurel Hill, Mason Neck and the Occoquan River. Here's how the two compare for housing, commutes and weekends outside.
Keep reading: Living in Kingstowne and Lorton, VA: Southern Fairfax for Commuters and Outdoor LoversDaniel ParkNo. 80
Herndon pairs a small-town downtown on the W&OD Trail with a Silver Line station and quick access to Dulles. Here is how the town works for buyers, from housing types to town taxes.
Keep reading: Living in Herndon, VA: Downtown, Metro Access and Home PricesDaniel ParkNo. 72
Ashburn offers newer homes, planned communities and two Silver Line stations. Here's what to know about HOAs, commutes, tolls and data centers before buying.
Keep reading: Living in Ashburn, VA: Homes, Commutes and What to Know Before You BuyDaniel ParkNo. 65
Your commute shapes your daily life more than almost any home feature. Here’s how each option works in Northern Virginia and how to test it before you buy.
Keep reading: The Northern Virginia Commute Guide: Metro, VRE, Express Lanes and SluggingDaniel ParkNo. 62
Gainesville and Haymarket offer newer homes, HOA communities and room to spread out at the western edge of Prince William County. Here is what buyers should know.
Keep reading: Living in Gainesville and Haymarket, VA: New Communities at the Edge of the RegionDaniel ParkNo. 56
The City of Fairfax is its own independent city surrounded by Fairfax County. Here's what owners should know about Old Town, transit, housing, taxes and the city's school arrangement.
Keep reading: Living in the City of Fairfax: Old Town, George Mason and Its Own School Arrangement