DC Metropolitan Links - Virginia Site Directory

Area Links

Public Transportation
Metro - The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) provides bus and rail transit service to Washington, DC and the neighboring Maryland and Virginia communities.

Link - Provides information on Reston, VA buses, Connector buses, Metrorail, vanpools, or carpools.

Traffic Cameras

www.endgridlock.org

Maps
VDOT - The Virginia Department of Transportation has maps of many cities in VA.

Other Transportation Links
DMV - The Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles site provides information on drivers licences, registration, and plates. Site even allows you to check if your idea for a personalized plate is available. NOTE FOR NEW RESIDENTS: within 30 days of moving here, you must: Apply for a Virginia driver's license, Title your vehicle in Virginia, Register your vehicle and obtain Virginia license plates.

Fastoll - Fastoll is a device that pays your tolls for the Dulles Toll Road and the Dulles Greenway.

Hospitals

Inova Health System - Alexandria Hospital, Fair Oaks Hospital, Fairfax Hospital, Fairfax Hospital for Children, Mount Vernon Hospital.

Loudoun Healthcare

Utility Companies

Virginia Power
Washington Gas
Loudoun County Sanitation Authority

Newspapers/Magazines

The Washington Times
The Washington Post
The Washingtonian Magazine

DC Tourist Attractions/Museums

C&O Canal - Chesapeake & Ohio National Historical Park

Library of Congress
The National Archives
The National Building Museum
The National Museum of American Art
The Pentagon - Learn more about the Pentagon and information on tours.
The Smithsonian Institute - The Smithsonian Institute of Washington, DC provides links to many of the museums and organizations in the District. Most museums are open daily from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.; all are closed December 25. Admission is usually free.

The U.S. Chess Center
White House
Sightseeing Map - Washington D.C. Sightseeing Map constructed by David Halstead is a great site with hotlinks to many of DC's tourist attractions. Includes pictures of attraction and hours of operation.

VA Tourist Attractions/Museums

Fairfax County Parks
Fairfax Station - The Fairfax Station Railroad Museum.
Great Falls National Park - Park is great for hiking, bike riding, or relaxing.
Mount Vernon - If you can't find the time to visit George Washington's Mount Vernon Estate & Gardens then take their virtual tour on the web.
Northern Virginia Attractions - This site only provides address and phone numbers of various locations.

Entertainment/Theatre

Arena Stage
Fords Theatre
GMU Center For Arts - Visit George Mason University's Center for the Arts web site for calendar of events and ticketing information.
The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts
Merriweather Post Pavilion - Information about live entertainment at Merriweather Post Pavilion in Columbia, MD.
The Washington Opera
Wolf Trap - Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts is an open air theatre. Visit site for schedule, directions, and ticket information.