Woodbridge is an affordable, riverfront Washington, D.C. suburb with parks, trails and a lively dining/brewery scene—Leesylvania State Park and the Potomac offer boating, fishing and weekend hikes, while Potomac Mills provides major shopping; it’s comfortable for multi‑week assignments with everyday conveniences and a calm suburban vibe.
You’re about 25–30 minutes from Washington, D.C. for museums, theaters and major employers and just minutes from historic Old Town Alexandria for waterfront restaurants, nightlife and charming streets—easy to mix quiet weekdays with big‑city weekends.