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Enjoy a perfect day at River Towers.
River Towers is in a quiet peaceful setting but resident commuters love our location.
The lobby is a bright spacious place to meet friends.
Activities
Neighborhood
River Towers is less than a mile from Alexandria, but the community is actually in Fairfax County. Fairfax County is considered by many to be one of the wealthiest and most dynamic counties in America.
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Take a look at just how many parks are within a half mile of River Towers.
Out and About
Looking for something to do? Check out one of these nearby activities.
- Washington Visitors Guide
- DC fun
- Metro area neighborhoods and town Websites
- Alexandria Fun with Friends
- Arena Stage
- Wolf Trap
- Nissan Pavilion
- The Kennedy Center
- The Shakespeare Theatre
- Fords Theatre
- Warner Theatre
- The Smithsonian
- The MCI Center
- The Washington Monument
- The National Gallery of Art
- The National Zoo
- Library of Congress
- The National Aquarium
- The C & O Canal
- Mount Vernon
Basketball
A well-maintained outside court is always available. Area youth leagues and adult leagues are open for play indoors.
Fitness Center
A modest fitness center is available for residents, and the Mount Vernon Recreation Center has a fully equipped facility. Gold's, Curves and other commercial work-out facilities are very close by.
Hiking, Biking
Check out our bike trails! The trails which surround River Towers tie into bike trails, jogging paths and hiking trails in the surround park system. These trails in turn network with a system of trails which lead to Mount Vernon (5 miles south) to the south and National Airport (5 miles north). Some residents use these trails to bike into Washington, DC.
Golf, Tennis, Racquetball
River Towers residents have many options. The community owns two very nice tennis courts. The Mount Vernon Rec Center has courts as well. The Belle Haven Country Club golf course and courts are close by.
Restaurants
There's no end of choices in the surrounding area. In the immediate area is a Greek/American restaurant, Indian restaurant, and good fast food.
In Old Towne, a fickle gourmand can always find something to suit his budget and tastes: Le Gaulois, La Madeliene, King St. Blues, South Austin Grill, Murphy's Pub, Las Tapas and many more. On Jefferson Davis Highway ("restaurant row"), a wide variety of chain restaurants and local talent offer a more suburban feel: Applebee's, T.G.I Friday's, Chili's, Chevy's, Old Country Buffet, Chipotle and every fast food chain.
Roof Deck
All year round, the roof deck is a great place to take a lunch, watch a sunset or just enjoy the view. The annual firework display is impressive from the roof, but every day the River and the Dyke Marsh are a joy.
Shopping
Upscale or downscale or anywhere in between, it's all close by. River Towers is strategically located close to warehouse stores like Target, Marshalls, TJ Maxx, Walmart, Petsmart, Staples and more. But River Towers is also close to the boutiques, respected and high-end chains of Old Towne: Joseph A. Bank, the Gap, Banana Republic, Bombay Company, Restoration Hardware, Anne Taylor, Talbot, Chico's, and many more.
Sports and Monuments
The Washington monuments are just three miles away. The Washington Wizards, Washington Capitols, Washington Nationals, DC United and our beloved Washington Redskins delight local sports fans.
Volunteer Activities
Volunteering is a great way to spend your time and help the community at the same time!
- Area Agency on Aging
- Fairfax County Citizen Corps
- Department of Community and Recreation Services
- Department of Family Services
- Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department
- Fairfax County Park Authority
- Fairfax County Police
- Fairfax County Public Library
- Fairfax-Falls Church Community Services Board
- Northern Virginia Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program
- Office of Partnerships
- Opportunities, Alternatives and Resources
- Stream Monitoring
- Volunteer Fairfax
- Fairfax CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates)
Geese, ducks, cranes, bald eagles
and many more birds are spotted regularly.
Nearby Communities
In addition to River Towers and Belle View, there is a world to explore in nearby communities. Mount Vernon, Old Towne, Annandale, Arlington, Fort Washington, Georgetown, and Tyson's Corner are all very short drives from River Towers---your haven from everything, close to everything.
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Dogs and cats under 35 lbs. are welcome at River Towers.
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