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EXPLORING SPRINGFIELD
Springfield, Virginia, is a densely populated suburb of Washington D.C. What comes to mind when you think of this gem of a community is FAMILY. The town of Springfield is exceptionally diverse. 81% of residents here own their homes (niche.com,) and 64% of households here are married couples (source: U.S. Census Bureau.) 94% of those households are active military, mainly due to its proximity to Ft. Belvoir (source: neighborhoodscout.com). This suburban oasis beckons to young families with children. This is the type of community that is teeming with Boys and Girls Club activities, pee wee football, lacrosse, little league, and soccer games. With so many parks and endless amounts of green space, there's always something for kids to get into.
What do locals love?
The local shopping options have everything any reasonable shopper could ever want or need. The Springfield Plaza Shopping Center is the hub of the community. Anchored by Trader Joe's and Aldi supermarkets, this is where you will do everything from grocery shop to dropping off your dry cleaning. You may want to grab dinner here too. There are several popular eateries located in and around the shopping center, as well as a few mom-and-pop non-chains that are sure to impress.
Nearby Kingstowne Towne Center offers grocery anchors such as Walmart, Safeway, Aldi, and Giant Foods only 2 miles (an 8-minute drive) away. Kingstowne is most likely where you will go for your weekly and general shopping trips. In this shopping center, you can grab a bite on those nights where cooking may not be an option. CAVA, Chipotle, Bonefish Grill, and Uno Pizzeria and Grill all await to make a getting a quick bite a breeze.
Having access to the coveted Fairfax County school system is an attractive bonus of buying here. Forestdale Elementary School, Key Middle School, and Lewis High Schools serve this area.
What is Nearby?
Only 2 minutes down Manchester Blvd, Festival at Manchester Lakes is also a very close option for any shopping needs that you may have living in the area. A well-stocked Shoppers Food Warehouse anchors the shopping center, and there is also an Anytime Fitness, Manchester Bagels, Baskin Robins, Baja Fresh, Pizza Hut, and Boardwalk Fries here.
A little further away, there is Springfield Mall. At Springfield, you can indulge in more fashionable shopping trips. Here, the retail options include JC Penny, Anne Taylor LOFT, Nordstrom RACK, and Macy's. There are also delectable dining options at Springfield that are sure to please. Maggiano's, Chuy's, and Yard House are just a few of the local favorites that await.
If you're interested in a more elevated experience, join the Springfield Golf and Country Club. Their 18-hole, 71 par, 6,609 yard championship golf course is absolutely STUNNING. Whether you're enjoying dinner at The Members Grill, meeting up for a round of tennis, swimming in the gorgeous pool, or working out at their state-of-the-art fitness center, your social calendar will stay packed if you decide to join this lavish country club.
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