Scenic Walking Trails in the Northern Virginia Area

Fairfax County and Alexandria City have lots of inviting trails for local residents to enjoy nature without leaving the area. 

South Run Park

South Run Park
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Monticello Park

Monticello Park

Springfield Churches close to Washington DC Welcome Newcomers

The Springfield area is close to Washington DC and offers satisfying suburban lifestyles. The close proximity to these transient areas means the people are always coming and going. As such many of the local churches are very welcoming to newcomers and some even offer welcoming gifts. My mother received this welcoming Soup in a Jar after relocating here from Illinois. Check out these churches websites and their welcoming pages.

St. Bernadette Catholic Parish

7600 Old Keene Mil Road

http://www.stbernpar.org/

Springfield Church of Christ

7512 Old Keene Mill Road

http://www.springfieldchurchofchrist.org/

First Baptist Church of Springfield

7300 Gary Street

http://fbcspringfield.org/

Kirkwood Presbyterian Church

8336 Carrleigh Parkway

http://www.kirkwoodpres.com/

Prince of Peace Lutheran Church

8304 Old Keene Mill Road

http://www.poplc.org/

Springfield United Methodist Church

7047 Old Keene Mill Road

http://sumc-cares.org/

St. Christopher's Episcopal Church

6320 Hanover Avenue

http://saintchristophers.net/default.asp

Westwood Baptist Church

8200 Old Keene Mill Rd

http://www.westwood-baptist.org

My Mom with her Soup in a Jar

New Restaurants Join Favorites at West Springfield Shopping Centers

The Burger Joint, Panera and Boardwalk Fries have all located to the West Springfield shopping centers within the last year. Our favorite, Village Chicken, has moved across the street. They join Starbucks, Subway, Whole Foods, Austin Grill and several others to offer many casual dining opportunities.

Panera, Boardwalk Fries, Subway

Village Chicken (sign coming soon)

The Burger Joint

Starbucks