NSF Dahlgren, VA - Nearby Cities

Fredericksburg, VA
Fredericksburg is a city in the Commonwealth of Virginia that has a current population of 19,200 people. The city is located 49 miles from Washington D.C. and was originally established in 1691. Fredericksburg is known for its historical buildings and famous sites, and over one million people visit the town each year for sightseeing purposes. Located just 27 miles from the NSWC Dahlgren Division, the town is a prime location for those looking for a quaint community in which to live and work.

Homes for sale in the area start at $199,000 for a 3 bedroom, 2 bath home. Rentals in the area start at a monthly rate of $824 for a one bedroom, one bath unit. Hotels such as the Hilton Garden Inn and the Richard Johnson Inn offer temporary lodging for visitors. Amenities include free wireless internet and complimentary breakfasts with rates starting at $110 a night.

Local attractions include the Gari Melchers Home and Studio at Belmont which features the artist's home, studio, and gardens which are available for daily tours. Painter Geri Melchers lived from 1860 to 1932, and the artist's stone studio and galleries house the largest collection of the artist's works in the region. Tours of the home allow visitors to see the southern setting where the artist created many of the works on display in the local area.

Dale City, VA
Dale City is a town in Prince William County, Virginia which has a population of 63,000 people. The city was established by Cecil Don Hylton who developed the surrounding communities. Some believed that Hylton's middle name was "Dale", and the city was named after him. Hylton became a homebuilder and constructed more than 22,000 homes in the area. Dale City is located 55 miles from the NSWC Dahlgren Division which makes it a prime location for those military personnel and civilian employees who are looking to relocate to the area.

Homes for sale in the area start at $353,000 for a 3 bedroom, 3 bath residence. Rental properties such as apartments are also available starting at a monthly rent of $1085 for a 1 bedroom, 1 bath unit. For those visitors looking for temporary lodging, local hotels such as the Residence Inn and the Hilton Garden Inn offer accommodations including high speed internet access and complimentary breakfasts. Nightly rates start at $97.

Local attractions include Waterworks Waterpark which provides speed slides and beach volleyball as well as two levels of children's swimming pools. It is an aquatic park and is a family fun outing for a reasonable price. There are many water spray options for kids of all ages. The Lyceum is a pristine museum which offers exhibits highlighting the artifacts and history of the city's past. It was founded in 1749 and features prints, documents, photographs, ceramics, silver and more Civil War memorabilia.

Woodbridge, VA 
Woodbridge is city in Prince William County, Virginia which has a current population of 40,500 people. The town was established after being a collection of rural farms and then transformed into a planned community in the 1970s. The name comes from the Thomas Mason wooden toll bridge that was built supplant the existing ferry and to carry traffic across the Occoquan River. Woodbridge covers 11 square miles and is located 56 miles from the NSWC Dahlgren Division. The town is a thriving community in which to live and work.

Homes for sale in the area start at $189,000 for a 3 bedroom, 2 bath residence. Rental properties such as apartments are also available starting at a monthly rent of $465 for a 1 bedroom, 1 bath unit. For those visitors looking for temporary lodging, local hotels such as the Holiday Inn Express and the Best Western Potomac Mills offer accommodations including high speed internet access and complimentary breakfasts. Nightly rates start at $84.

Local attractions include the 9/11 Liberty Memorial which is dedicated to all those who lost their lives in the attacks on September 11, 2001. The reflecting pool and plaza recall the 184 lives that were lost at the Pentagon. There are two columns of water that represent the 2,749 lives lost at the World Trade Center in New York City. The flagstone pays tribute to the 40 lives lost near Shanksville, Pennsylvania. The memorial offers a stirring tribute to the events of that fateful day and how will "never forget".

Alexandria, VA
Alexandria is located just six miles south of Washington, D.C. and sits on the banks of the Potomac River. The city has been the hub for international trade traffic through harbor ships and extensive exporting. During the revolution, it was one of the most critical export stations in the state and maintains a thriving trade business to present day. With the NSWC Dahlgren military installation only 49 miles away, Alexandria offers a thriving community for those families looking to settle in the area.

Homes for sale range from $299,000 for a 3 bedroom, 2 bath residence to $414,000 for a 4 bedroom, 2 bath home. Homes and apartments for rent are also available starting at $850 to $979 for a 1 bedroom, 1 bath unit depending on square footage. Nearby hotels such as the Hotel Monaco and the Courtyard by Marriott offer temporary lodging for visitors.

Alexandria is full of historical sites and museum exhibits highlighting the rich heritage of the region. The Lyceum is now Alexandria's Historical Museum. The Freedom House Museum chronicles the journey of the slave trade and hard labor in the Deep South. Another historic artifact is the Old Presbyterian Meeting House dating back to 1775. The area is full of sightseeing wonders and stunning historical buildings. Residents and visitors alike will find plenty to do in Alexandria.

La Plata, VA
La Plata is a town in Charles County, Maryland with a current population of 6,500 people. The town got its name from the Spanish word "plata" that means "the river". Established in 1895, La Plata became an important port after a nearby river dried up. The town is largely a residential community which is transforming into a business and commercial center. Located just 19 miles from the NSWC Dahlgren Division, the town offers a prime location for those military personnel and their families who are looking to relocate to the area.

Homes for sale in the area start at $299,000 for a 3 bedroom, 2 bath residence. Rental properties such as apartments are also available starting at a monthly rent of $532 for a 1 bedroom, 1 bath unit. For those visitors looking for temporary lodging, local hotels such as the Best Western La Plata and the Deluxe Inn offer accommodations including high speed internet access and complimentary breakfasts. Nightly rates start at $79.

Local attractions include the Dr. Samuel A. Mudd House Museum which is the home where John Wilkes Booth fled to after he assassinated Abraham Lincoln. Booth had broken his leg after jumping from the Ford's Theater Balcony and sought medical attention at the home of Dr. Mudd. Not knowing of the assassination, the doctor treated Booth's wound, and the assassin then made his way south. Dr. Mudd was later arrested for aiding and abetting a criminal. Years later, the conviction was overturned. Daily tours are offered of the home for visitor's enjoyment.

Burke, VA
Burke is a city in Fairfax County, Virginia which has a current population of 57,000 people. The town is named for Silas Burke who was a 19th century farmer, merchant, and local politician. Burke owned the land that was eventually used to establish a railroad station that was then named Burke's station. The area remained largely rural until recently when the suburban community was developed. The city covers 11 square miles and is located 62 miles from the NSWC Dahlgren Division.

Homes for sale in the area start at $325,000 for a 3 bedroom, 3 bath residence. Rental properties such as apartments are also available starting at a monthly rent of $970 for a 1 bedroom, 1 bath unit. For those visitors looking for temporary lodging, local hotels such as the Best Western and the Holiday Inn Express offer accommodations including high speed internet access and complimentary breakfasts. Nightly rates start at $153.

Local attractions include the National Aquarium which is housed in the Commerce building and has over 200 species including alligators, piranha, shark and eel. The Lincoln Memorial is a lifelike replica of Abraham Lincoln which sits across from the Reflecting Pool in line with the Washington Monument. Washington D.C. is full of incredible historic sites including the famous Smithsonian Institution which houses thousands of artifacts from all eras and genres.