Belle Haven, Virginia
Belle Haven is a community of 6,570 people in Fairfax County, Virginia.
Why visit Belle Haven
Townapedia lists 50 museums and landmarks, 30 parks and trails, 71 places to eat, 10 places to stay and 3 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Orange and Alexandria Railroad Hooff's Run Bridge, Little Theatre of Alexandria, Alexandria Canal and Alexandria City Hall.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 88°F; January lows average 27°F.
Weather in Belle Haven
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Belle Haven
Belle Haven is a census-designated place (CDP) in Fairfax County, Virginia, United States. Nearby CDPs are Huntington (northwest), Groveton (southwest) and Fort Hunt (south). The population of Belle Haven was 6,851 at the 2020 census.
From the Wikipedia article Belle Haven, Fairfax County, Virginia (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do3
Orange and Alexandria Railroad Hooff's Run Bridge
Bridge · National Register of Historic Places · 1.8 mi
Bridge in United States of America
Little Theatre of Alexandria
Cinema and theater · 1.8 mi
Theater in Alexandria, Virginia, United States
Museums and landmarks50
Alexandria Canal
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.7 mi
Canal in Virginia, United States of America
Alexandria City Hall
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.1 mi
United States historic place
Alexandria Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.9 mi
National Historic Landmark District in Alexandria, Virginia, United States
Alexandria National Cemetery
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.7 mi
Civil War era war cemetery in Virginia
Appomattox
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.9 mi
Bronze statue in Virginia, United States
Athenaeum
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.1 mi
Gallery of fine arts and a performance venue (Alexandria, Virginia)
Bank of Alexandria
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.1 mi
Historic commercial building in Virginia, United States
Bayne-Fowle House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.9 mi
Historic house in Virginia, United States
Broad Creek
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.5 mi
Unincorporated community in Prince George's County, Maryland
Bruin's Slave Jail
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.9 mi
Building in Alexandria, Virginia
Butler House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.5 mi
Historic house in Maryland, United States
Carlyle House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.1 mi
Historic house in Virginia, United States
38 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds30
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Oxon Cove Park and Oxon Hill Farm
Park · National Register of Historic Places · 3.1 mi
Park and agricultural museum in Maryland, USA
Cameron Run Regional Park
Park · 3.1 mi
Park in Alexandria, Virginia, US
Fort Willard
Park · 0.6 mi
Historical fort and park in Fairfax County, Virginia, United States
Jones Point
Park · 1.4 mi
Park in Alexandria, Virginia, United States of America
Mount Vernon District Park
Hiking and trails · 0.6 mi
6801 Fort Hunt Road, Alexandria
18 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes71
Baskin-Robbins
Ice cream · Ice Cream
1500 Belle View Boulevard, Alexandria
Mo-Sa 06:00-21:00; Su 07:00-21:00
Bonchon Chicken
Restaurant · Chicken, Korean, Sushi · 1.5 mi
6852 Richmond Highway, Groveton
Mo-Th 11:00-11:30, Fr-Sa 11:00-02:00, Su 11:00-10:30
Foster's Grille
Restaurant · Burger · 1.6 mi
2004 Eisenhower Avenue, Alexandria
Mo-Th, Su 11:00-21:00; Fr, Sa 11:00-22:00
Frankie's Kitchen & Cocktail Bar
Restaurant · Pizza · 1.4 mi
823 South Washington Street
Mo-Su 11:30-21:00
Paisano's Pizza
Restaurant · Pizza · 1.6 mi
2012 Eisenhower Avenue, Alexandria
Su-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr,Sa 11:00-23:00
Primo Family Restaurant
Restaurant · Greek, Italian
1636 Belle View Boulevard, Alexandria
Mo-Su 11:00-20:00
Revel
Restaurant · French, Cajun
1600 Belle View Boulevard, Alexandria
Tu 17:00-20:00; We 15:00-20:00; Th-Sa 15:00-21:00; Su 11:00-15:00
The Haven
Restaurant · Pizza, Burger, American
1401 Belle Haven Road, Alexandria
Mo-Th 11:30-21:00; Fr 11:30-22:00; Sa 11:00-22:00; Su 11:00-21:00
Yido Ramen & Sushi
Restaurant · Ramen, Sushi
1612 Belle View Boulevard, Alexandria
Mo,We-Sa 11:30-15:00,16:00-22:00; Tu off; Su 11:30-22:00
59 more on the map.
History
The name "Belle Haven" derives from when Scottish pioneers settled along the Potomac River in the early 18th century. They named the settlement after their favorite countryman, the Earl of Belhaven. This early settlement thrived along the Potomac River as a port and was later renamed "Alexandria". The area later became part of the West Grove Plantation, which was built by Hugh West around 1748. It capitalized on its close and favorable position to the newly forming town of Alexandria.
The West family was important in Virginia and Fairfax County politics in the 18th century. Hugh West himself was a burgess from Fairfax County, a vestryman, and a trustee of the town of Alexandria. His son, John, followed in his father's footsteps with continued public work until he died in 1777.
From the History section of Belle Haven, Fairfax County, Virginia on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay10
Hampton Inn & Suites Alexandria Old Town Area South
Motel and hotel · 1.0 mi
5821 Richmond Highway, Alexandria
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Alexandria - Fort Belvoir
Motel and hotel · 0.8 mi
6055 Richmond Highway, Alexandria
Red Roof Inn PLUS+ Washington, D.C. - Alexandria
Motel and hotel · 0.9 mi
5975 Richmond Highway
Churches and places of worship20
Alfred Street Baptist Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 1.9 mi
Beulah Baptist Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 1.9 mi
St. Paul's Episcopal Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 1.9 mi
Shopping11
Gas and EV charging8
Schools, colleges and libraries56
Achievement Preparatory Academy Pcs - Wahler Place Es
School · 5.3 mi
908 Wahler Place Se, Washington
Healthcare3
Map of Belle Haven
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Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 44°F | 27°F | 3.1 in |
| Feb | 48°F | 28°F | 2.9 in |
| Mar | 56°F | 35°F | 4.0 in |
| Apr | 67°F | 45°F | 3.4 in |
| May | 76°F | 55°F | 4.5 in |
| Jun | 84°F | 64°F | 4.8 in |
| Jul | 88°F | 69°F | 5.0 in |
| Aug | 86°F | 67°F | 4.2 in |
| Sep | 80°F | 60°F | 4.4 in |
| Oct | 68°F | 48°F | 3.8 in |
| Nov | 57°F | 38°F | 3.1 in |
| Dec | 48°F | 31°F | 3.8 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Oxon Hill (4 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Fairfax County has had 14 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2026-01-23: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2020-04-02: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2018-09-11: Hurricane Florence (Hurricane)
- 2016-03-07: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm (Snowstorm)
- 2012-10-29: Hurricane Sandy (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 5 miles away.
- Huntington 1 mi northwest, about 2 min by car
- Hybla Valley 2 mi southwest, about 4 min by car
- Rose Hill 3 mi west, about 4 min by car
- Alexandria 3 mi northwest, about 5 min by car
- National Harbor 3 mi east, about 4 min by car
- Fort Hunt 3 mi south, about 5 min by car
- Groveton 3 mi southwest, about 5 min by car
- Forest Heights 3 mi northeast, about 5 min by car
- Fort Washington 4 mi southeast, about 7 min by car
- Woodlawn 4 mi southwest, about 7 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Belle Haven, VA - post office, User:AlbertHerring, CC BY 3.0
- Bayne-Fowle House, Ser Amantio de Nicalao, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Gadsbys-tavern, Dmadeo, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Front entry way of Lee-Fendall House, Doalfe at English Wikipedia, Public domain
- Franklin-armfield-office, Dmadeo, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Lyceum (Alexandria, Virginia), Ser Amantio di Nicolao at en.wikipedia, CC BY 3.0
- BankofAlexandria present day, The original uploader was Ser Amantio di Nicolao at English Wikipedia ., CC BY 3.0
- Oxon Hill Manor Dec 10, Pubdog, Public domain
- Alexandria City Hall2, Cliff1066, CC BY 2.0
- SaintPaulsChurchAlexandria, Josh from Washington, D.C., USA, CC BY 2.0
- Huntley 2019b, Antony-22, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Athenaeum - Old Town Alexandria, Virginia, AgnosticPreachersKid at en.wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Town of Potomac 05, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Carlyle House in 2009, Ser Amantio di Nicolao at en.wikipedia, CC BY 3.0
- Beulah Baptist Church 2, The original uploader was Ser Amantio di Nicolao at English Wikipedia ., CC BY-SA 3.0
- Alfred Street Baptist Church - historic building, APK, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Virginia Theological Seminary Alexandria, VA, John W. Cross, CC BY 2.5
- Fairfax-Moore House, Ser Amantio di Nicolao at en.wikipedia, CC BY 3.0
- Uptown-Parker-Gray townhouses 01, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Orange and Alexandria Railroad Hooff's Run Bridge, The original uploader was Ser Amantio di Nicolao at English Wikipedia ., CC BY 3.0
- OddFellowsHallAlexandria2009, The original uploader was Ser Amantio di Nicolao at English Wikipedia ., CC BY-SA 3.0
- Butler House Oxon Hill MD Dec 10, Pubdog, Public domain
- First Presbyterian Church of Alexandria crop, Foolish Productions Photography, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Stabler-Leadbeater Apothecary Shop, Unknown author, Public domain
- Davis Chapel, Alexandria, The original uploader was Ser Amantio di Nicolao at English Wikipedia ., CC BY-SA 3.0
- Oxon Hill Farm General View Dec 10, Pubdog, Public domain
- Rosemont Historic District (Alexandria, Virginia) 01, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Tauxemont 001, Slowking4, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Broad Creek Church HABS MD1, Albert S. Burns, photographer, Public domain
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