D.C. is ideally located between the banks of two rivers and bordered by Virginia to the south and Maryland to the north and east.
Clarendon features an array of specialty shops and restaurants. A strong local business community competes next to bigger retailers.
Luxury high-rises and condominiums can be found in the Rosslyn area. Urbanites used to big cities might feel at ease.
Lying just south of Washington D.C., on the western side of the Potomac, Alexandria is a city perfect for those seeking to find a balance between urban and suburban lifestyles.