Guidebook for Arlington
Food Scene
Walk to local brick oven pizza plus contemporary dining. Appetizers, salads ($10-$18), sandwiches and main dishes. Large selection. Open air environment & outdoor seating. This is a small chain, and I find every 'taste' can find something they like.
Happy Hour: specials on select wines, drafts, cocktails + bites
from 3p - 6p mon - fri
Hours:
Mon: 11am-10:30pm
Tue: 11am-10:30pm
Wed: 11am-10:30pm
Thu: 11am-10:30pm
Fri: 11am-11:30pm
Sat: 10am-11:30pm
Sun: 10am-10:30pm
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matchbox
750 E St NWWalk to local brick oven pizza plus contemporary dining. Appetizers, salads ($10-$18), sandwiches and main dishes. Large selection. Open air environment & outdoor seating. This is a small chain, and I find every 'taste' can find something they like.
Happy Hour: specials on select wines, drafts, cocktails + bites
from 3p - 6p mon - fri
Hours:
Mon: 11am-10:30pm
Tue: 11am-10:30pm
Wed: 11am-10:30pm
Thu: 11am-10:30pm
Fri: 11am-11:30pm
Sat: 10am-11:30pm
Sun: 10am-10:30pm
Coffee, breakfast, cafe, WiFi and more.
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Commonwealth Joe Coffee Roasters
520 12th St SCoffee, breakfast, cafe, WiFi and more.
Just a few doors down from where you'll be staying, this local pizza place is delicious and features unusual toppings - very casual when you want a quick bite, seating, delivery and take out available.
Also has salads (Caesar, other), boneless chicken wings, sandwiches and more.
Open 11am - 11pm for late nite munchies.
Phone for orders: (703) 271-1020
Extreme Pizza - Pentagon City
1419 S Fern StJust a few doors down from where you'll be staying, this local pizza place is delicious and features unusual toppings - very casual when you want a quick bite, seating, delivery and take out available.
Also has salads (Caesar, other), boneless chicken wings, sandwiches and more.
Open 11am - 11pm for late nite munchies.
Phone for orders: (703) 271-1020
Just a few doors down from the lobby entrance. Coffee, donuts, and more!
5am - 10pm Daily.
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Dunkin'
1640 King StJust a few doors down from the lobby entrance. Coffee, donuts, and more!
5am - 10pm Daily.
Great to sit outside (seasonal) and people watch while having a drink or bite to eat.
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Lebanese Taverna
1101 S Joyce StGreat to sit outside (seasonal) and people watch while having a drink or bite to eat.
Great food, nice ambiance with exposed brick walls. Nice bar. Not too noisy. A little off the beaten path. Take Uber from the apartment to get there in 10 minutes tops. (as long as it's not rush hour!)
21 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Columbia Firehouse
109 S St Asaph StGreat food, nice ambiance with exposed brick walls. Nice bar. Not too noisy. A little off the beaten path. Take Uber from the apartment to get there in 10 minutes tops. (as long as it's not rush hour!)
Farm-to-table French-American cuisine served from morning to night in a quaint, converted house.
Menu: delraycafe.com
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Del Ray Café
205 E Howell AveFarm-to-table French-American cuisine served from morning to night in a quaint, converted house.
Menu: delraycafe.com
Contemporary twists on Dixie faves in a diner-like space plus bar & upstairs lounge with live music.
38 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Evening Star Cafe
2000 Mt Vernon AveContemporary twists on Dixie faves in a diner-like space plus bar & upstairs lounge with live music.
A hearty Italian menu, a dimly lit space with exposed brick & a romantic patio draw local notables.
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Landini Brothers Restaurant
115 King StA hearty Italian menu, a dimly lit space with exposed brick & a romantic patio draw local notables.
Great drinks, good atmosphere, large outdoor seating area in hip area.
322 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Barcelona Wine Bar
1622 14th St NWGreat drinks, good atmosphere, large outdoor seating area in hip area.
El Centro
1819 14th St NWMexican w/ good food and great Margaritas.
Thai food people rave about. Outdoor seating. Brussel Sprout salad that's really good, Pumpkin empanadas, great Pad Thai.
48 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
RICE
1608 14th St NWThai food people rave about. Outdoor seating. Brussel Sprout salad that's really good, Pumpkin empanadas, great Pad Thai.
For those who can't do without their Starbucks!
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Starbucks
1101 S Joyce StFor those who can't do without their Starbucks!
Sightseeing
Walking distance, (10-15 minutes), Cost is Free.
Where and what is the National 9/11 Pentagon Memorial?
The National 9/11 Pentagon Memorial is a national memorial dedicated to the tragic events that occurred on Sept. 11, 2001. All 184 lives lost in the attack on the Pentagon are represented by “Memorial Unit” benches. Surrounding the benches are 85 Crape Myrtles (trees that will grow up to 30 feet tall) and the Age Wall, which grows one inch in height per year relative to the ages of the victims.
The memorial is located just outside the Pentagon, which has limited parking, thus the best way to reach the site is to walk from the apartment.
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National 9/11 Pentagon Memorial
1 N Rotary RdWalking distance, (10-15 minutes), Cost is Free.
Where and what is the National 9/11 Pentagon Memorial?
The National 9/11 Pentagon Memorial is a national memorial dedicated to the tragic events that occurred on Sept. 11, 2001. All 184 lives lost in the attack on the Pentagon are represented by “Memorial Unit” benches. Surrounding the benches are 85 Crape Myrtles (trees that will grow up to 30 feet tall) and the Age Wall, which grows one inch in height per year relative to the ages of the victims.
The memorial is located just outside the Pentagon, which has limited parking, thus the best way to reach the site is to walk from the apartment.
Stroll King Street shops and restaurants. Take a turn and go down the cobblestone streets and view the gorgeous townhouses and beautiful architecture.
Walk down to the Potomac River and grab a boat ride to view the Washington DC monuments from the water!
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Alexandria
Stroll King Street shops and restaurants. Take a turn and go down the cobblestone streets and view the gorgeous townhouses and beautiful architecture.
Walk down to the Potomac River and grab a boat ride to view the Washington DC monuments from the water!
Parks & Nature
Beautiful views of the Potomac River, waterfalls. Lovely park to stroll. Ability for easy hike or stroll the paths and take in the views. Fee for entry. Drive or Uber each way. About 30 minutes from apartment.
226 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Parque de las Grandes Cataratas
9200 Old Dominion DrBeautiful views of the Potomac River, waterfalls. Lovely park to stroll. Ability for easy hike or stroll the paths and take in the views. Fee for entry. Drive or Uber each way. About 30 minutes from apartment.
Rock Creek Park Nature Center and Planetarium
5200 Glover Rd NWOne of my favorite places in DC. Don't miss the rainforest and orchids.
https://www.usbg.gov/
The U.S. Botanic Garden is committed to creating and offering extraordinary exhibits that delight, educate and inspire the public to become more active stewards.
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Jardín Botánico de los Estados Unidos
100 Maryland Ave SWOne of my favorite places in DC. Don't miss the rainforest and orchids.
https://www.usbg.gov/
The U.S. Botanic Garden is committed to creating and offering extraordinary exhibits that delight, educate and inspire the public to become more active stewards.
Shopping
Walk one block to the mall that has it all! Shopping, restaurants and more. Nordstrom, Sephora, Apple, Ann Taylor, Banana Republic, Budget Car Rental, Capitol One (Bank), Forever 21, Gap, Kate Spade, Lush, Macy's, Modern Nails, My EyeDr, McDonalds, Panera and more!
Store Directory: http://www.simon.com/mall/fashion-centre-at-pentagon-city/stores
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Fashion Centre at Pentagon City
1100 S Hayes StWalk one block to the mall that has it all! Shopping, restaurants and more. Nordstrom, Sephora, Apple, Ann Taylor, Banana Republic, Budget Car Rental, Capitol One (Bank), Forever 21, Gap, Kate Spade, Lush, Macy's, Modern Nails, My EyeDr, McDonalds, Panera and more!
Store Directory: http://www.simon.com/mall/fashion-centre-at-pentagon-city/stores
Costco Wholesale
1200 S Fern StEssentials
Walk 5 minutes and buy a meal to bring home or eat in this casual environment. Seasonal outdoor seating.
Sushi, soups, make your own salads / cold/hot bar, purchase healthy drinks, alcohol, fruits, vegetables, cheese, crackers and all other grocery items.
376 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Whole Foods Market
2201 I St NWWalk 5 minutes and buy a meal to bring home or eat in this casual environment. Seasonal outdoor seating.
Sushi, soups, make your own salads / cold/hot bar, purchase healthy drinks, alcohol, fruits, vegetables, cheese, crackers and all other grocery items.
drugstore and pharmacy. Manage prescriptions and shop a wide selection of health, wellness, beauty products.
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CVS Pharmacy
1403 Wisconsin Ave NWdrugstore and pharmacy. Manage prescriptions and shop a wide selection of health, wellness, beauty products.
Getting Around
Budget Car Rental
2600 Richmond HighwayThe blue line and yellow metro line come through here so it's convenient to head in multiple directions
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Pentagon City Station
1250 S Hayes StThe blue line and yellow metro line come through here so it's convenient to head in multiple directions
Arts & Culture
Nothing beats the National Mall where museums abound (most are free), gorgeous architecture and more. Stroll the sites and enjoy all DC has to offer! Anchored by the Capitol Building and the Lincoln Memorial. The White House nearby.
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Mall Nacional
Nothing beats the National Mall where museums abound (most are free), gorgeous architecture and more. Stroll the sites and enjoy all DC has to offer! Anchored by the Capitol Building and the Lincoln Memorial. The White House nearby.
If you like news and culture then you'll love the Newseum, a dynamic, engaging and interactive museum of news that allows visitors to experience the stories of yesterday and today
-offers many displays, reading, interactivity and a few videos.
-charge for entry - tickets also available online
Don't miss the stunning view of Pennsylvania Ave, museums and the Capitol from the top floor.
www.newseum.org/
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Newseum
565 Pennsylvania Avenue NWIf you like news and culture then you'll love the Newseum, a dynamic, engaging and interactive museum of news that allows visitors to experience the stories of yesterday and today
-offers many displays, reading, interactivity and a few videos.
-charge for entry - tickets also available online
Don't miss the stunning view of Pennsylvania Ave, museums and the Capitol from the top floor.
www.newseum.org/
Love planes, space travel and/or history? features IMAX theater with relevant showings. Then this is a must see! Located on the National Mall.
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Museo Nacional del Aire y del Espacio
600 Independence Ave SWLove planes, space travel and/or history? features IMAX theater with relevant showings. Then this is a must see! Located on the National Mall.
My favorite museum in DC - a smaller museum with small rooms and great art from different artists. Suggest take UBER or Metro.
Founded by Duncan Phillips and Marjorie Acker Phillips in 1921 as the Phillips Memorial Gallery in the Dupont Circle neighborhood of Washington, D.C. Artists represented in the collection are Pierre-Auguste Renoir, Gustave Courbet, El Greco, Vincent van Gogh, Henri Matisse, Claude Monet, Pablo Picasso, Georges Braque, Pierre Bonnard, Paul Klee, Arthur Dove, Winslow Homer, James McNeill Whistler, Jacob Lawrence...
*The Phillips Collection is open, but please note that the original Phillips house is currently unavailable due to a thermal upgrade project.
224 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
La Colección Phillips
1600 21st St NWMy favorite museum in DC - a smaller museum with small rooms and great art from different artists. Suggest take UBER or Metro.
Founded by Duncan Phillips and Marjorie Acker Phillips in 1921 as the Phillips Memorial Gallery in the Dupont Circle neighborhood of Washington, D.C. Artists represented in the collection are Pierre-Auguste Renoir, Gustave Courbet, El Greco, Vincent van Gogh, Henri Matisse, Claude Monet, Pablo Picasso, Georges Braque, Pierre Bonnard, Paul Klee, Arthur Dove, Winslow Homer, James McNeill Whistler, Jacob Lawrence...
*The Phillips Collection is open, but please note that the original Phillips house is currently unavailable due to a thermal upgrade project.
Museo de Arte Americano Smithsonian
8th Street NorthwestHirshorn Museum & Sculpture Garden
https://hirshhorn.si.edu/
Smithsonian's Hirshhorn Museum is a leading voice for contemporary art and culture and provides a national platform for the art and artists of our time.
230 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Museo Hirshhorn
7th Street SouthwestHirshorn Museum & Sculpture Garden
https://hirshhorn.si.edu/
Smithsonian's Hirshhorn Museum is a leading voice for contemporary art and culture and provides a national platform for the art and artists of our time.
Tickets required for most. Check schedule for events. Located right next to the Potomac River and near Georgetown.
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John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts
2700 F St NWTickets required for most. Check schedule for events. Located right next to the Potomac River and near Georgetown.
Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts, known locally in the Washington, D.C. area as simply Wolf Trap, is a performing arts center located on 117 acres of national park land in Fairfax County, Virginia, near the town of Vienna.
Indoor seating and 'on the grass' seats that are reasonable. Some sell out, but others do have tickets day of event. Check Wolftrap site for bands, groups, etc. Fun night out, not overly expensive. Pack a picnic for lawn seats.
Free parking. Public bus transportation.
80 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Parque Nacional Wolf Trap para las Artes Escénicas
1551 Trap RdWolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts, known locally in the Washington, D.C. area as simply Wolf Trap, is a performing arts center located on 117 acres of national park land in Fairfax County, Virginia, near the town of Vienna.
Indoor seating and 'on the grass' seats that are reasonable. Some sell out, but others do have tickets day of event. Check Wolftrap site for bands, groups, etc. Fun night out, not overly expensive. Pack a picnic for lawn seats.
Free parking. Public bus transportation.