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Metro Access: Braddock Road metro (Yellow Line and Blue Line) is the closest station to Del Rey, and Crystal City also nearbyl. Metrobuses run through Del Ray and connect with the main transfer station at the Pentagon.
Interstate Access: Close to I-395, Del Rey also provides quick access to Route 1 (Jefferson Davis Highway), another major commuter route into Crystal City and DC.
Closest Attractions: A stone's throw to Old Town Alexandria, Crystal City, and Pentagon CIty, Del Rey provides fast access to DC's attractions as well. Del Rey’s fine examples of early 20th century architecture attract bungalow and foursquare fans.
Restaurants: You’ll find an eclectic mix of restaurants in Del Rey. R.T.’s consistently ranks high for Cajun, and the Evening Star Café provides updated American fare. Taqueria el Poblano specializes in slightly upmarket Mexican dishes, and there are a wide variety of Peruvian chicken rotisseries, Salvadoran eateries, and other international favorites.
Dry Cleaning: Mt Vernon Avenue, Del Rey’s main artery, has groceries, laundries, and all other conveniences.
Gym: None of the major fitness operators have branches directly in Del Rey, but nearby in Crystal City and Pentagon City you’ll find Gold’s Gym and the usual fitness operators.
Neighborhood Description: Dating back to 1894, Del Rey was one of the area’s original planned communities. Survining rough times with charm intact, Del Rey now attracts large numbers of young homesteaders eager for a porch and a fenced-in yard, or a duplex style home without the apartment-feel of a condominium. The neighborhood has a tangible sense of community, and residents take great pride in keeping up their renovated bungalows. The area’s premier venue for bluegrass and acoustic roots music, The Birchmere, makes its home here.
Number of Homes: Houses in Del Rey are a mix of single-family, duplexes, and condominiums. Early 20th century Craftsman bungalows and American foursquares are highly sought after by home buyers, and many have been completely renovated in period style, while other still await some attention from new buyers.
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