Guidebook for Arlington
Food Scene
Starbucks
532 King StClose by!
Quick, casual dining, but with many healthier options. Great place for food when you're in a hurry. You can also order online!
14 locals recommend
Zoës Kitchen
14901 Potomac Town PlQuick, casual dining, but with many healthier options. Great place for food when you're in a hurry. You can also order online!
zpizza (Permanently Closed)
3217 Duke StClosest, and best, pizza delivery.
FANTASTIC cafe and bar with a progressive flair. The bookstore is amazing, check it out for children's books you won't find anywhere else. My go to place for dinner, drinks, and conversation.
569 locals recommend
Busboys and Poets
450 K St NWFANTASTIC cafe and bar with a progressive flair. The bookstore is amazing, check it out for children's books you won't find anywhere else. My go to place for dinner, drinks, and conversation.
Essentials
Giant Food
3450 Washington Blvd24 hour grocery store.
The Fresh Market
3680 King StLots of healthy and organic options, like a smaller Whole Foods.
Trader Joe's
1109 N Highland StGreat groceries, low prices.
Shopping
Adorable consignment shop - find name-brand and designer clothes for less.
18 locals recommend
Current Boutique
2601 Wilson BlvdAdorable consignment shop - find name-brand and designer clothes for less.
Fashion Centre at Pentagon City
1100 S Hayes StThe closest shopping mall to DC.
Entertainment & Activities
My favorite Smithsonian museum. Check out the civil rights movement history exhibits. The famous First Lady Dresses exhibit is also housed here. There are lovely live performances, kids love it!
325 locals recommend
National Museum of American History
1300 Constitution Ave. NWMy favorite Smithsonian museum. Check out the civil rights movement history exhibits. The famous First Lady Dresses exhibit is also housed here. There are lovely live performances, kids love it!
Great views of downtown DC. Sunday afternoons, weather permitting, the park hosts a drum circle, and many groups come out to play sports, practice acrobatics, and other interesting things!
445 locals recommend
Meridian Hill Park
W Street NorthwestGreat views of downtown DC. Sunday afternoons, weather permitting, the park hosts a drum circle, and many groups come out to play sports, practice acrobatics, and other interesting things!
Everything Else
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
2401 Smith BlvdDCA
Dulles International Airport
1 Saarinen CirIAD
Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport
7050 Friendship RoadBWI
The metro stop to catch the 7A, 7F, and 7Y buses to my neighborhood.
22 locals recommend
Pentagon station
The metro stop to catch the 7A, 7F, and 7Y buses to my neighborhood.
Sightseeing
Great Falls
11710 Macarthur BlvdMany hiking trails for different levels of difficulty.
By far the most popular hike within driving distance. Get there early to beat the crowds. This is a very difficult hike, with many rock scrambles. Kids might be okay if they are experienced hikers.
9 locals recommend
Old Rag trail - Car park
By far the most popular hike within driving distance. Get there early to beat the crowds. This is a very difficult hike, with many rock scrambles. Kids might be okay if they are experienced hikers.