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With nearly 330 golf clubs across the state, there is plenty of choice for locals and visiting golfers and there is history aplenty too.1

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There’s a bronze statue called the Statue of Freedom topping the Capital building in D.C.. It may seem small from far away, but it’s more than 19 feet tall and weighs around 15,000 pounds. 2

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Because of the Chesapeake Bay’s diverse ecosystem, Virginia is the largest seafood producer on the East Coast and the third largest in the country. A large part of that industry is Virginia oysters, with eight distinct oyster regions in the Chesapeake Bay.3

Virginia contains 544 miles of the Appalachian Trail; more than any other state. Virginia also boasts the most photographed spot on the AT, the picturesque view from McAfee Knob.4

Washington Golf and Country Club (WGCC) is one of the 68 golf courses within 20 miles of Washington, DC (that includes DC and parts of Virginia and Maryland). Once known as the "Playground of Presidents," the course offers a unique layout winding through the Washington, DC area. Measuring just over 6,300 yards from the tips, the sloped fairways and undulating greens keep the low handicapper honest, while other sets of tees keep the mid to high handicapper coming back for more.

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Green spaces abound in and around the Washington, DC Metro region, home to the Federal Government, embassies, plenty of restaurants, performance venues, museums, public parks and other historic/cultural sites. Each neighborhood in The District and its surrounding towns creates its own ambiance similar to that of a much smaller community. Arlington, VA (a walkable, urban community that maintains the charm of a friendly town) is one of the Top 100 Best Places to Live in America thanks to amenities like a growing economy, strong educational system and robust arts scene.

Lorraine Barclay Nordlinger, MBA with TTR Sotheby's International Realty