Living in Lorton, VA

The Workhouse Arts Center features old jail cells converted to over five dozen artists' studios. Its W-3 Theater hosts hundreds of theatrical, comedic, and other performances every year. In late April, many residents attend SpringFest Fairfax at the Center.

There are a number of large parks surrounding Lorton, Virginia, including Occoquan Regional Park, where you can launch your boat or rent a canoe on the Occoquan River. After a busy day out on the water, relax at one of the many waterfront restaurants. Pohick Bay Regional Park is another place on the Potomac where you can launch your boat or rent a canoe, kayak, or paddle boat for a great summer escape. Lucky park visitors revel in the spectacle of an occasional bald eagle soaring above the treetops.

At Laurel Hill Golf Club, it is possible for avid golfers to enjoy their sport on land reclaimed from a discontinued correction facility; the course is a premier par-71, 7,010-yard layout that hosted the 2013 U.S. Amateur Public Links Championship. Pohick Bay Golf Course is another championship layout that meanders through hilly, wooded terrain on the Mason Neck Peninsula.

There are numerous options when it comes to Lorton real estate. For example, you'll find single-family houses in Lorton Valley and townhomes in Gunston Commons; there are also apartment complexes in certain Lorton neighborhoods. Some feature pools, fitness equipment, community centers, and other amenities. Other neighborhoods include Crosspointe, Laurel Highlands, Laurel Hill, and Stone Manor. 

Those living in Lorton, VA, enjoy a well-developed public transportation infrastructure. Buses, trains, and expressways transport residents to nearby communities, like Newington to the north, Woodbridge to the south, and Mt. Vernon to the east. Interstate 95 runs through the community, linking those living in Lorton to major cities along the East Coast. Lorton real estate puts you just 25 miles south of Washington D.C.

Trains operated by the Virginia Railway Express (VRE) conveniently run through Lorton, and the train station is just east of I-95. Commuting by train is an option for many workers, including federal employees working in Alexandria, Arlington, and the nation's capital, while Fairfax Connector buses also serve those living in Lorton. Route 371 runs north to Newington and the Springfield Town Center.