Guidebook for Arlington
Food Scene
Alto Fumo Pizzeria
2909 Wilson BlvdLove the pizza and family atmosphere!
Rocklands Barbeque & Grilling Company
3471 Washington BlvdGreat, authentic BBQ a few blocks away!
coffee and baked goods. yummy lunch and breakfast items. Owned by the same restaurant group as our favorite farm-to-table brunch place - Liberty Tavern.
94 locals recommend
Northside Social Coffee & Wine
3211 Wilson Blvdcoffee and baked goods. yummy lunch and breakfast items. Owned by the same restaurant group as our favorite farm-to-table brunch place - Liberty Tavern.
The Liberty Tavern
3195 Wilson BlvdBrunch is AMAZING!
Brooklyn Bagel Bakery
2055 Wilson BlvdYummy bagels
Guajillo
1727 Wilson BlvdExcellent mexican food.
Yummy mexican food. Family friendly, plus they often have mariachi bands.
7 locals recommend
El Paso Cafe
4235 N Pershing DrYummy mexican food. Family friendly, plus they often have mariachi bands.
Ravi Kabob House
305 N Glebe RdPeople say these are the best kabobs on the east coast.
Very good mediterranean food and it is fast if you are on the go.
17 locals recommend
Astor Mediterranean VA
2300 N Pershing DrVery good mediterranean food and it is fast if you are on the go.
Late night pizza, subs, and ice cream! Walk-up, eat at picnic tables, or carry-out. CHEAP!
8 locals recommend
Mario's Pizza House
3322 Wilson BlvdLate night pizza, subs, and ice cream! Walk-up, eat at picnic tables, or carry-out. CHEAP!
Great Rotisserie Chicken (Peruvian style!) Very casual, walk-up atmosphere. CHEAP!
53 locals recommend
El Pollo Rico
932 N Kenmore StGreat Rotisserie Chicken (Peruvian style!) Very casual, walk-up atmosphere. CHEAP!
sweetgreen
1461 P St NWExcellent salads
Extreme Pizza - Virginia Square
3444 Fairfax DriveThis is our favorite pizza delivery - very close and quite good!
Pupatella
5104 Wilson BlvdAnother favorite pizza - dine in or pick up. BEST EGGPLANT PARM!!
Sightseeing
Virginia Square-GMU Station
CAR-FREE, PUBLIC TRANSIT!
just ride across Memorial Bridge from Arlington Cemetery and you are there!
697 locals recommend
Lincoln Memorial
2 Lincoln Memorial Cir NWjust ride across Memorial Bridge from Arlington Cemetery and you are there!
Walk across this bridge for a beautiful view of Potomac River and Washington, D.C. Get to the bridge by bike, or from Rosslyn Metro (3 stops from our metro station.) Connects to bike trails!
Francis Scott Key Memorial Bridge
Walk across this bridge for a beautiful view of Potomac River and Washington, D.C. Get to the bridge by bike, or from Rosslyn Metro (3 stops from our metro station.) Connects to bike trails!
A short nature walk around the island in the trees and along the Potomac River. 1 block from Rosslyn Metro Station. 20 min bike-ride downhill from our house.
165 locals recommend
Theodore Roosevelt Island Park
A short nature walk around the island in the trees and along the Potomac River. 1 block from Rosslyn Metro Station. 20 min bike-ride downhill from our house.
Vietnam Veterans Memorial
5 Henry Bacon Dr NWnot far from Lincoln Memorial. You can bike or metro!
Ever wished you could sit on Einstein's lap or shake his hand? Larger than life sculpture of seated Einstein is a great spot to take a picture!
25 locals recommend
Albert Einstein Memorial
2101 Constitution Ave. NWEver wished you could sit on Einstein's lap or shake his hand? Larger than life sculpture of seated Einstein is a great spot to take a picture!
National Museum of African American History and Culture
1400 Constitution Ave. NWAmazing natural waterfalls! Great Blue Heron birds fly over them all day long! Entrance fee is only $10 per car, or free if you have a National Parks Pass.
226 locals recommend
Great Falls Park
9200 Old Dominion DrAmazing natural waterfalls! Great Blue Heron birds fly over them all day long! Entrance fee is only $10 per car, or free if you have a National Parks Pass.
Entertainment & Activities
Upton Hill Regional Park
6060 Wilson Blvdmini golf, batting cages, and public swimming pool
Two nice ice rinks. This is where the Washington Capitals practice, so maybe you will see Alex Ovechkin.
9 locals recommend
MedStar Capitals Iceplex
627 N Glebe RdTwo nice ice rinks. This is where the Washington Capitals practice, so maybe you will see Alex Ovechkin.
Go to this park for the Best Hike Inside the Beltway!! BILLY GOAT TRAIL (Section A) This is our favorite, closest place to go on a real HIKE!
38 locals recommend
Great Falls Tavern Visitor Center
11710 Macarthur BlvdGo to this park for the Best Hike Inside the Beltway!! BILLY GOAT TRAIL (Section A) This is our favorite, closest place to go on a real HIKE!
U.S. Marine Corps War Memorial
Air Force Memorial
1 Air Force Memorial DriveEverything Else
Gold's Gym
3910 Wilson BlvdShort walk to get your exercise. That seems like an oxymoron...
Essentials
They are a locally owned "corner store" that carries wine and fine chocolates, as well as staples like milk and eggs. The have a deli, where they have made-to-order sandwiches.
Metro Cafe & Gourmet
901 North Nelson StreetThey are a locally owned "corner store" that carries wine and fine chocolates, as well as staples like milk and eggs. The have a deli, where they have made-to-order sandwiches.
Giant Food
3450 Washington BlvdNext easiest walk to Grocery Store.
Whole Foods Market
2201 I St NWorganic & specialty foods
in walking distance. this grocery store stays open Late! has a pharmacy
410 locals recommend
Harris Teeter
900 Army Navy Drin walking distance. this grocery store stays open Late! has a pharmacy
MOM's Organic Market
1501 New York Ave NE