Mount Vernon, the home of former president George Washington, is open year round, including holidays.
It goes without saying that Fort Belvoir, VA, is an Army town, and a good many of the people that work there are probably enlisted or work for the government in some capacity. Moreover, personnel at the base at Fort Belvoir take great pride in the logistical, intelligence and administrative support they provide the U.S. Army. As of 2000, the town had a population of 7,176.
Renters looking for apartments in Fort Belvoir will embrace the provincial feel of the town, while taking advantage of its proximity to more modern amenities:
- Washington, D.C. is a scant 15 miles away to the northeast, providing convenient access to the big city
- Major Northern Virginia towns like Alexandria and Springfield are even closer
- While Fort Belvoir lacks the urban sprawl characteristic of many D.C. suburbs, there is plenty of shopping to be had at Potomac Mills Mall in nearby Woodbridge
- Adjacency to I-95 makes navigating the metro area a snap
Sitting on the southern tip of Fairfax County, Fort Belvoir is surrounded by neighboring communities with a tons of parks, led by Lorton’s Pohick Bay Regional Park, where you can beat the heat with a dip in Pirate’s Cove, play a round of mini golf, go fishing and more. But the most famous attraction by far is also a national treasure: George Washington’s Mount Vernon Estate & Gardens, an historical treat for young and old alike.
