Welcome to Rosemont
Rosemont is a highly sought after neighborhood located in Alexandria Virginia. It is well-loved by families and those that want to feel like they are living in a quiet country town but still be close to everything in the D.C. metro area. Rosemont is also located very close to the charming Old Town Alexandria neighborhood as well as Shirlington and Del Rey. Rosemont is sometimes referred to as the North Ridge neighborhood as well as North Ridge-Rosemont.
Things to Do in and Around the Rosemont Neighborhood of Alexandria
The Rosemont neighborhood is predominately residential, but there are a few great things located within the neighborhood boundaries, these include:
This local restaurant is well-loved and located in one of the only historic commercial buildings in the area. There is great food served at a wonderful venue with a popular outdoor patio as well as a gourmet food market and a wine shop.
This historic attraction can be seen towering over the neighborhood from many points.
Parks
There is a handful of wonderful neighborhood parks among the rolling green hills that Rosemont is popular for including green space, play areas, and two dog parks.
Old Town Alexandria
The Rosemont neighborhood is located very close to the Old Town area of Alexandria.
Old Town Alexandria is probably the most recognized and notable area of Alexandria, especially to visitors. Here you can take an outdoor walking tour to learn about some of the nation's most interesting and important history, see artists create masterpieces at the Torpedo Factory Art Center, take a look at Spite House- the skinniest home in the country, shop over 100 boutiques, take a sight-seeing cruise on the Potomac, or enjoy countless amazing restaurants. Alexandria has a growing and loved restaurant scene.
Of course with its proximity to Washington D.C. there is a countless amount of activities just minutes away across the river as well.
Commuting from the Rosemont Neighborhood
Rosemont is located only 5 miles from the National Mall area of Washington D.C. making it an amazing location for those that need to commute to D.C. Rosemont is just 20 minutes from the Pentagon and 30 minutes to D.C. For those that prefer public transportation the neighborhood is nestled between the
King Street Metro Station and the
Braddock Metro Station. This is the perfect neighborhood for those that need to commute anywhere in the area.
Homes in the Rosemont Neighborhood
This neighborhood is on the National Register of Historic Places for its beautiful and identifying colonial-revival and craftsman style homes. There is a great selection of historic single-family homes some of which date back to the 1920s. You can also find some great townhomes in Rosemont with good-sized back yards and a handful of nice condo buildings. Homes in the Rosemont neighborhood range in price from $400,000 to $2.3 million.
Schools
The public schools that serve the neighborhood of Rosemont include Mount Vernon Community School, George Washington Middle School and T.C. Williams High School. All public schools serving Rosemont are part of the
Alexandria City Public School District.
In addition to public schools, Alexandria is home to many of the D.C. area's top private schools. Some of the most notable private schools in Alexandria include: St. Stephen's and St. Agnes School, Bishop Ireton High School, and Episcopal High School.
There are a few colleges located in Alexandria including the Alexandria Campus of Northern Virginia Community College, Virginia Theological Seminary, Virginia Tech's Washington-Alexandria Architecture Center in Old Town, Virginia Commonwealth University Northern Branch, and The George Washington University.
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