In 1962, the town of Sterling in Virginia had a collection of large farms in the area that is now known today as Sterling Park. After the Dulles International Airport was established with its water and sewer lines, the areas around the airport began to see change and development. It was generally agreed on that Route 28 (Sully Road) would be free from development and remain an easy access way to the airport. This is why Sterling Boulevard was established as Sterling Park’s own throughway. Today, Sterling is home to many residential communities, businesses, and company headquarters. Are you or a family member looking into retirement communities in the Sterling, VA area? We’ve curated a list of some of the top senior living communities in the area that we hope will be helpful in your research before moving.

Located at 22355 Providence Village Drive Sterling, VA 20164, Sommerset Retirement Community is a full-service rental retirement community that welcomes active seniors from throughout Loudoun County and across the country. There is no long-term commitment, no entrance fee, and no buy-in expense. There’s free transportation to doctor’s appointments and shopping, along with a wellness center and fitness classes. In 2017, Sommerset won the Best of Senior Living Award From SeniorAdvisor.com.

Atria Sterling is an assisted living facility that caters to active older people who want to live in comfort without the stress of maintaining a home. The residents enjoy the chef-prepared meals and the organized community events. Walking club, art class, and park outings are examples of the great activity options available. The location is 46555 Harry Byrd Hwy, Sterling, VA 20164.

Are you a veteran looking for options tailored to your community? Falcons Landing Life Plan Community accepts retired officers or honorably discharged officers from all branches of service, and federal employees GS-14 and higher or equivalent, their spouses and surviving spouses. They are a not-for-profit senior living community and all funds go to the community and enhancing their quality of life for the residents. The American Moving & Storage team also helped move an 800 lb shuffleboard donated to Falcons Landing, which you can read about more here.

Whether you’re planning your move into a senior living facility, apartment or single family home in the Sterling, VA or Northern Virginia area, the American Moving & Storage team is ready to help! Call us at 703-870-7975 or fill out our moving quote form: https://www.americanmovingva.com/contact-us/

One of the first buildings constructed in Herndon, VA was the mill (in the 19th century) which was built in the intersection of what is now Elden and Locusts Street today. The railroad arrived in 1850 and the village was developed further. After establishing a post office at the new railroad depot in 1857, residents agreed on the name for the town to be Herndon – named after the brave Commander William Lewis Herndon who had gone down with his ship (the S.S Central America) to save his crew and the people on the ship.

During the Civil War, part of the town’s railroad was seized by the Union Army for travel but Herndon faced little damage although other parts of the track and bridges were destroyed. On St. Patrick’s Day, March 17, 1863, Confederate Colonel John S. Mosby led the raid in Herndon to combat the 1st Vermont Calvary, who was posted at the Herndon Depot. While the railroad and the Herndon Depot was part of much of the town’s rich history, its last operation was on August 1968 – its last cargo being the sand needed for the concrete for the Washington Dulles International Airport.

The principal employers in Herndon are: Fannie Mae, Amazon Web Services, Navy Federal Credit Union, Booz Allen Hamilton, Peraton, Northwest Federal Credit Union, Serco, Town of Herndon, Boeing Corporation, and the Airline Pilots Association.

Did you know that every residential community within Herndon is within a mile or less of a park? There are also many annual community events. In May, there is: Friday Night Live! (free concerts May–August), Farmers’ Market (May–October), Towne Square Singers, Big Truck Days, Public Works Forest and Meadow Wildflower Walk. In June, the Herndon festival is held for four days and has a variety of attractions and entertainment for the family. The festival is hosted by the Town of Herndon Parks and Recreation Department with assistance from local civic organizations and businesses. In July, there are 4th of July celebrations with fireworks. In September, there’s the Labor Day Jazz Festival, Annual Motorcycle Poker Run (Fraternal Order of Police), Annual NatureFest Celebration, and the HerndonHalf Marathon, 12k, and 5k.

Are you moving to Herndon, VA or the nearby area soon? Let the American Moving & Storage team help make your move as efficient and seamless as possible! We’ve provided residents in Northern Virginia with exceptional moving and storage services for over 30 years. For a free estimate, call us at 703-870-7975 or visit our contact page here.

In western Fairfax County, Centreville in Virginia is located twenty miles from Washington DC. The area was previously known as Newgate (name taken from a nearby tavern) in the 1760s, and the area had London influences such as the small stream being called the River Thames. In 1792, local landowners petitioned for the development of Centreville – its name deriving from the fact that it was central to areas such as: Alexandria, Colchester, Dumfries, Middleburg, Georgetown, Warrenton and Leesburg. It used to be part of Loudoun County but became part of Fairfax County after the boundaries changed in 1798. There was a boom in population in the 1990s and 2000s, which led to its development with both residential and commercial use today.

The weather is warming up quickly and there’s no better activity for the family than the local, public park! Centreville is graced with green spaces provided by these parks: Cub Run Stream Valley Park, Flatlack Stream Valley Park, Virginia Chase County Park, Lanes Mill Park, and Centre Ridge North Park. You can enjoy the accessibility to nature trails, tot lots, creeks, streams, courts, fields, and more!

For dining and shopping options, Centreville has plenty to choose from. Centrewood Plaza on Germain Dr has a grocery, restaurants, coffee shop, dry cleaners, and salon. There are also other centers nearby – Centreville Square Shopping Center, Centreville Crest, and Pickwick Square – with even more options for food, shopping and recreation. Centre Ridge Marketplace just down Centreville Road has additional shopping, a gym, and a movie theater.

Looking for a golfing range to improve your game? Discover Twin Lakes Golf Course! It has tee times available for reservation, a clubhouse with a restaurant and pro shop, practice facilities, instructional courses, leagues, and junior golf. It is located in 6201 Union Mill Rd, Clifton, VA 20124 which is close to Centreville.

We hope that our guide to Centreville, VA has given you some insight into the area before your move. For your moving logistics and storage services, don’t hesitate to call American Moving & Storage at (703) 870-7975.

The city of Fairfax in Virginia received its name from Thomas Fairfax, 6th Lord Fairfax of Cameron, who was awarded the land (5 million acres) by King Charles. In the early 18th century, it was settled by farmers that came from the Virginia Tidewater region. The first land battle of the Civil War took place in Fairfax Court House in 1861. A second battle also ensued in 1863, where Union soldiers were overpowered. In 1859, Fairfax was renamed the “Town of Fairfax” and in 1961, it was incorporated as a city.

Fairfax has many sites that are officially on the National Register of Historic Places: Ratcliffe-Allison House (built 1812), Fairfax Public School (1873), Old Fairfax County Jail (1891), Old Fairfax County Courthouse (1800), City of Fairfax Historic District (1800), Blenheim (1855), and 29 Diner (1947). Are you and your family moving to Fairfax, VA soon or in the upcoming future? Check out our guide on neighborhoods in the Fairfax area!

Two miles south of George Mason University lies the community of Fairfax Club Estates, consisting of 272 homes. For residents, there is a common area with a swimming pool, basketball courts, tennis courts, a playground, and picnic area. The local public elementary school is Bonnie Brae Elementary and the middle/high school is James W. Robinson Secondary School.

In the heart of Fairfax County, the Fairfax Villa neighborhood has 460 homes with varied styles – from mid-century architecture to those that were built in the 1980s. The subdivision was developed with a harmonious theme in mind, with its curved roads mimicking that of a path through the woods. Residents love the calm atmosphere, the large wooded park nearby, the community pool, and the close proximity to Fairfax County public schools. The schools nearby are: Fairfax Villa Elementary School, Robert Frost Middle School, and W.T. Woodson High School.

Located on Fairfax Boulevard, the Foxtrot Colony Condominiums has 312 homes, swimming pools for adults and toddlers, basketball courts, tennis courts, 2 tot lots/playgrounds, community grills, picnic areas, and plenty of common areas for residents to use.

We hope that our guide to neighborhoods in Fairfax, VA gives you some insight into the community that you will be moving to! For your future move to Fairfax, VA or nearby, contact the American Moving & Storage team at 703-870-7975.

In western Prince William County in Virginia, the town of Gainesville was once known as “Middle Grounds” in the colonial days, due to it being located between Broad Run and Bull Run. In the early creation of the Warrenton-Alexandria Turnpike, a stable was set up at the part of it that passed through Middle Grounds. Stagecoach drivers had the opportunity to switch horses at this stable. Businesses developed from this new foot traffic, and this settlement was called “New Stable”.

Thomas Brawner Gaines was the one credited with bringing the railroad through the village, and he also was a major landowner in the area. He sold the right-of-way through his land along the Warrenton Turnpike (US Route 29) to the Manassas Gap Railroad. After completion of the railroad, he sold more land that would be used as a train depot and the rail stop was named after him – Gainesville. It was a shipping point for grain, timber, and cattle until the early 1960s. In the Civil War, it was occupied by both Confederate and Union troops and Thoroughfare Gap in the Bull Run Mountains was used as a footpath for the First and Second battles at Bull Run. The first townhome community was built in 1994, and with it came more development to the flourishing town that it is today.

Have you visited the Conway Robinson State Forest? It is a 444-acre forest providing for the surrounding fauna and flora. There are scenic, maintained trails for bikers, joggers, and walkers. The trees provide great shade so it’s a nice spot to take the family to in the Summer.

Next door to Gainesville on I-66 is Manassas National Battlefield Park. Perfect for history buffs or if you’d like to plan a light hike, the fields take you through the First Battle and Second Battle of Manassas between Confederate and Union armies in the Civil War. Explore the museum, hike the battlefield, or book a guided tour!

Golfers in your family looking for a place to tee off? Stonewall Golf Club provides golfing and hospitality next to Lake Manassas! They also provide rentals for private events, weddings, holiday parties and meetings. The Brass Cannon offers indoor and outdoor dining, overlooking the golf course and lake.

Are you moving to Gainesville, VA or the surrounding area in Northern Virginia? Let the American Moving & Storage team provide the services you need to complete a stress-free, seamless move! Schedule your move-in date with us at 703-870-7975.

The original name of the town of Ashburn, Virginia was Farmwell – named after the 1,236-acre plantation owned by George Lee, great-grandson of Thomas Lee. In 1841, John Janney, a Quaker lawyer who was a candidate for Vice President of the United States in 1839, purchased a section of the land and called it Ashburn Farm. Today, Ashburn is considered part of the Dulles Technology Corridor, the location of many technology companies and data centers.

Ashburn is served by Loudoun County Public Schools. There are 6 private schools: Ideal Schools High School, St. Theresa Catholic School, Virginia Academy, Leport School, The Loudoun Country Day School, and County Christian School. George Washington University and Strayer University have campuses located in Ashburn.

Ashburn attracts many in the STEM industry. Verizon Business, Equinix, Wikimedia Foundation, and Amazon Web Services have locations in Ashburn. The National Transportation Safety Board, the regional headquarters of the NTSB Aviation Eastern Region, is located in the Ashburn Aviation Field Office. The Howard Hughes Medical Institute’s Janelia Research Campus also resides in Ashburn. There are also government contractors such as Telos and the second location of Airbus Group, Inc.

Broadlands Village Center features 35 restaurants, services and specialty stores. It is easily accessible from the Dulles Greenway and Claiborne Parkway. No need to run all over the town for your errands, everything you need is there! There are a variety of food options along with a grocery store, the post office, salons, an auto shop, a day care, and more. Another shopping center is the Shoppes at Ryan Park, which has a variety of retailers, residences, offices, and entertainment. Cameron Chase Village Center is another plaza with dining and shopping options.

Whether you’re moving for school, work or family, we hope that our guide gives you the inside look you were looking for in Ashburn, VA. For a personalized moving experience, you can trust in the American Moving & Storage team! For over 30 years, we’ve delivered efficient, professional services for our customers’ home and office moves. Schedule with a representative at 703-870-7975!