Guidebook for Arlington
Sightseeing
We are just outside of the Nation's Capital and have so many historic and interesting things to do and see. You can easily detour to one of these.
Air Force Memorial Drive
Air Force Memorial DriveMost stunning view of DC.
Entertainment & Activities
Great comedy shows, second run films with food service.
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Arlington Cinema and Drafthouse
2903 Columbia PikeGreat comedy shows, second run films with food service.
Escape Room Arlington
2301 Columbia PikeIf this is your thing, very close
Great Irish pub with live music many nights.
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The Celtic House Irish Pub & Restaurant
2500 Columbia PikeGreat Irish pub with live music many nights.
Penrose Park
2200 6th St SSummer movies Saturday night at dusk until Labor Day.
Getting Around
Bike share two blocks away, bus stop for most lines, Car to Go in neighborhood.
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Pentagon City Station
1250 S Hayes StBike share two blocks away, bus stop for most lines, Car to Go in neighborhood.
Ballston-MU Station
4230 Fairfax DrSilver and Orange Line
Bus route to DC, very quick and easy. (people who don't ride buses, like this route)
S George Mason Dr & Columbia Pike station
Bus route to DC, very quick and easy. (people who don't ride buses, like this route)
South George Mason Drive
South George Mason DriveLess than a block away, METRO bus to Ballston station.
Capital Bikeshare
4 blocks away
Arts & Culture
Arlington Arts Center
3550 Wilson BlvdChanging exhibits, worth going to multiple times a year. Easy to access, as with all Smithsonian's free to enter.
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Museo Hirshhorn
7th Street SouthwestChanging exhibits, worth going to multiple times a year. Easy to access, as with all Smithsonian's free to enter.
Coffee and Grocery
Depending on your walk distance, you can get to these by foot or bicycle or Uber
Family owned coffee shop and saltena bakery. Live music some nights, very friendly.
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Cafe Sazon
4704 Columbia PikeFamily owned coffee shop and saltena bakery. Live music some nights, very friendly.
Idido's Coffee and Social House
1107 S Walter Reed DrEthiopian coffee shop with yummy coffee and pastry.
Original independent coffee house on Columbia Pike. Mr. Lee is a gem who roasts and brews his own beans.
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Rappahannock Coffee
2406 Columbia PikeOriginal independent coffee house on Columbia Pike. Mr. Lee is a gem who roasts and brews his own beans.
If you must have Starbucks, there is one at Harris Teeter on corner of Columbia Pike.
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Starbucks
1101 S Joyce StIf you must have Starbucks, there is one at Harris Teeter on corner of Columbia Pike.
Harris Teeter
900 Army Navy DrCentro Arlington
950 S George Mason DrHarris Teeter Grocery, Saigon Pho Pearl Restaurant, Orange Theory
EMERGENCY
Close, emergency room if needed. Great hospital.
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Virginia Hospital Center - Arlington
1701 N George Mason DrClose, emergency room if needed. Great hospital.
Neighborhoods
Barcroft
Suburban like, quiet, walkable, bike path, yet, 1.2 miles to Ballston Metro.