Guidebook for Arlington
Essentials
Giant Food
2501 9th Rd SBig grocery store
Tennis courts, Wifi, basketball court, fitness classes, foosball tables
Walter Reed Recreation Center
2909 16th St STennis courts, Wifi, basketball court, fitness classes, foosball tables
Arts & Culture
$2 movies on M/Tues, $6 or so other times
Beer/wine/food served to you
Major comedy acts most weekends
70 abantu bendawo batusa
Arlington Cinema and Drafthouse
2903 Columbia Pike$2 movies on M/Tues, $6 or so other times
Beer/wine/food served to you
Major comedy acts most weekends
AMC Shirlington 7
2772 S Randolph StArthouse movie theater
Signature Theatre
4200 Campbell AveThis theater company won an Emmy for Best Local Theater
IOTA
2832 Wilson BoulevardDecent live acts
Food's OK too
Food Scene
Mazagan
2901 Columbia PikeNew Moroccan restaurant with hookah bar
Highly rated Thai restaurant.
Walk a few blocks, or park in back (monitored by restaurant staff)
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Thai Square
3217 Columbia PikeHighly rated Thai restaurant.
Walk a few blocks, or park in back (monitored by restaurant staff)
Taqueria el Poblano
2401 Columbia PikeMargaritas
Decent Mex food
Cheesetique Del Ray
2411 Mt Vernon AveCheese, wine, nibblies, gluten-free Mac and Cheese!
Weenie Beenie
2680 Shirlington RdHangover breakfast
Ten Commandments are listed on the outside of this sandwich stand
bit generic, but if you're here for shopping...
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Fashion Centre at Pentagon City
1100 S Hayes Stbit generic, but if you're here for shopping...
Four Sisters Restaurant
8190 Strawberry LnCasual Vietnamese place--new
Drinks & Nightlife
Bangkok 54 Oriental Market
2927 Columbia PikeGood Thai place
Walk--parking is difficult
Decent menu
Cavernous place with trivia nights and other entertainment
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P. Brennan’s Irish Pub & Restaurant
2910 Columbia PikeDecent menu
Cavernous place with trivia nights and other entertainment
Twisted Vines Bottleshop & Bistro
2803 Columbia PikeWine bar
Lively brunch
Cozy rooms
So so service
Usually has power when the rest of the hood is dark
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William Jeffrey's Tavern
2301 Columbia PikeLively brunch
Cozy rooms
So so service
Usually has power when the rest of the hood is dark
Everything Else
The neighborhood's "hub" where there is a water playtime feature, outdoor movies, etc.
Penrose Square Apartments
2501 9th Rd SThe neighborhood's "hub" where there is a water playtime feature, outdoor movies, etc.
Established place with decent sandwiches and pizza
Takeout beer and wine!
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Lost Dog Cafe - South Arlington
2920 Columbia PikeEstablished place with decent sandwiches and pizza
Takeout beer and wine!
Inova Urgent Care - South Arlington
3263 Columbia PikeIn case of urgent medical care needs
Sightseeing
I love this for picnics and watching the sun set over the city
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Isimo sezwe lesiQalo sase-Air Force
1 Air Force Memorial DrI love this for picnics and watching the sun set over the city