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The Encore Apartments
4619 Seminary Road
Alexandria, VA 22304-1410

1-703-751-7999
Office Hours:
M,W,Th and F: 9am - 6pm, Tues: 9am - 7pm
Sat: 10am - 6pm
Sun: 11 am - 4pm

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Neighborhood

What to do in Alexandria?
Attractions & Activities Whether you're a history buff or enjoy the excitement of a hometown parade, there is always something fun and exciting to do in Alexandria! The City offers everything from historic walking tours to diverse cultural festivals and high impact outdoor recreation to the oldest continuously running farmers market in historic Market Square. Alexandria's charm is contagious and we invite you to join us in celebrating our cultural heritage and contemporary flair

http://visitalexandriava.com/attractions%2Dactivites/
Parking in Alexandria

Transportation and Parking in Old Town


The City of the Alexandria makes getting to and around Old Town easy with the Dash About free bus shuttle, which runs every 15 minutes, Fridays, 7 p.m.- midnight; Saturdays, 10 a.m.- midnight; Sundays, 11 a.m.- 10 p.m. The colorfully-painted Dash About travels from the King Street Metro to the Ramsay House Visitors Center at 221 King Street, returning to the Metro with stops along the way. Passes for free parking at 2-hour meters are also available for out-of-town visitors at the Visitors Center
Schools
John Adams Elementary - 5651 Rayborn Drive (703) 824-6970

Francis Hammond Middle - 4646 Seminary Road (703) 461-4100

TC Williams High - 3330 King Street (703) 824-6800
Who needs a car?
Be carbon friendly and save a few bucks by taking public transportation:

The Encore complimentary shuttle - M-F 6am-9am, 3pm-7pm to the Pentagon City metro

Dash-Alexandria Transit - www.dashbus.com

DC Metrobus - www.wmata.com/metrobus
Hospital
INOVA

4660 Kenmore Ave, Alexandria (703) 823-3504
Hungry?
We are minutes away from any type of cuisine you may be in the mood for! Head to Olde Towne Alexandria, or take the metro into our nations' capitol to enjoy world class dining at it's best. With so much to choose from, we've picked a few of our favorites:

Austin Grill - 801 King St., Alexandria (703) 684-8969

Mango Mike's - 4580 Duke St., Alexandria (703) 370-3800

Cafe Salsa - 808 KIng St., Alexandria (703) 684-4100

Jaleo - 480 7th St. NW, D.C. (202) 628-7949

Ruth's Chris Steakhouse - 2231 Crystal Dr # 11, Arlington (703) 979-7275

Clyde's - 1700 N Beauregard St, Alexandria (703) 820-8300

Citronelle - Latham Hotel|3000 M St. NW (30th St.) Washington, DC (202) 625-2150

Landini Brothers - 115 King St., Alexandria (703) 836-8404
Shopping
We are just 3 miles from a shopper's paradise! The Fashion Centre at Pentagon City, located just moments from the nation's capital, and on the Washington DC Metro system, offers a world-class shopping experience where avenues of fashions and boulevards of style await. A scenic glass elevator ride to the Third Level reveals more than 170 fascinating stores and restaurants including Macy's, Nordstrom, The Ritz-Carlton, Ann Taylor, Apple, Armani Exchange, Bailey Banks & Biddle, Banana Republic, BCBG, bebe, Club Monaco, Coach, Cole Haan, Guess,  J. Crew, J.Jill, Kenneth Cole, Movado, Sephora, Starbucks, Sony Style, Steve Madden, Swarovski Crystal Gallery, Tourneau, Talbots and Victoria's Secret. The skylit Food Court features international specialties from the familiar to the exotic. Love shopping? Visit The Fashion Centre at Pentagon City today - www.simon.com/MALL/default.aspx?ID=157