Guidebook for Arlington
Food Scene
Amazing Korean Fried Chicken, Watch out for the spice though!
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Bonchon Arlington
2201 N Pershing DrAmazing Korean Fried Chicken, Watch out for the spice though!
Giant Macaron Ice Cream Sandwiches, cupcakes, etc. discounts given with a beard (real or fake!) or military affiliation.
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Bakeshop
1025 N Fillmore StGiant Macaron Ice Cream Sandwiches, cupcakes, etc. discounts given with a beard (real or fake!) or military affiliation.
Every scoop of delicious ice cream is handmade with liquid nitrogen on the spot, quite a cool sight for the kids and adults alike.
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Nicecream
2831 Clarendon BlvdEvery scoop of delicious ice cream is handmade with liquid nitrogen on the spot, quite a cool sight for the kids and adults alike.
Texas Jacks Barbecue
2761 Washington BlvdPulled pork sandwiches for $5 during happy hour
Sawatdee Thai Restaurant
2250 Clarendon BlvdOur favorite local Thai restaurant.
Pho 75
1721 Wilson BlvdCheap but delicious Pho, cash-only!
Buzzy restaurant that serves all things pork as well as standard fare.
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Green Pig Bistro
1025 N Fillmore StBuzzy restaurant that serves all things pork as well as standard fare.
This bakery/ casual restaurant uses fresh daily baked breads on sandwiches. Plus they always have delicious free treats at the counter! Great for coffee in the morning and working during the day on WiFi as well.
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Spring Mill Bread Company
7300 Carroll AveThis bakery/ casual restaurant uses fresh daily baked breads on sandwiches. Plus they always have delicious free treats at the counter! Great for coffee in the morning and working during the day on WiFi as well.
Drinks & Nightlife
Rooftop bar and restaurant for nice views of the city, great margaritas. Happy hour 4-7PM, arrive early for a table, they fill-up fast.
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Don Tito
3165 Wilson BlvdRooftop bar and restaurant for nice views of the city, great margaritas. Happy hour 4-7PM, arrive early for a table, they fill-up fast.
Bracket Room Arlington VA
1210 N Garfield StGreat for watching sports, Wall to wall TVs.
This bar recently opened and is full of board games that you can play.
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The Board Room VA
925 N Garfield StThis bar recently opened and is full of board games that you can play.
Top of W Hotel, pricey cocktails, but by far the best views of the White House, Washington Monument. Go at night, but don't arrive too late if you want to secure a good spot.
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POV Rooftop
515 15th St NWTop of W Hotel, pricey cocktails, but by far the best views of the White House, Washington Monument. Go at night, but don't arrive too late if you want to secure a good spot.
Sightseeing
I-U.S. Marine Corps War Memorial
I-Lincoln Memorial
2 Lincoln Memorial Cir NWJefferson Memorial
16 E Basin Dr SWPowerful memorial that is free to visit and open day and night.
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National 9/11 Pentagon Memorial
1 N Rotary RdPowerful memorial that is free to visit and open day and night.
Parks & Nature
Rocky Run Park
1109 N Barton StGreat for kids!
Arts & Culture
Free shows every day on the millenium stage at 6PM. Make sure to check out the rooftop for stunning views!
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John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts
2700 F St NWFree shows every day on the millenium stage at 6PM. Make sure to check out the rooftop for stunning views!
Shopping
Georgetown
Great stores outside in the iconic Georgetown area
lululemon
2847 Clarendon BlvdApple Clarendon
2700 Clarendon BlvdLocal Apple store was completely renovated recently .
Essentials
High end convenience store that also sells fresh vegetables, fruit, and wine
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Streets Market
3427 Connecticut Ave NWHigh end convenience store that also sells fresh vegetables, fruit, and wine
Whole Foods Market
2201 I St NWOrganic foods and easy lunch/dinners
Trader Joe's
1109 N Highland StNearest dry cleaner, it's a drop-off location so they don't do same day, but is highly rated.
Pershing Cleaners
2209 N Pershing DrNearest dry cleaner, it's a drop-off location so they don't do same day, but is highly rated.
They do on-site dry cleaning and have consistently provided great service to us.
Country Club Cleaners
2616 N Pershing DrThey do on-site dry cleaning and have consistently provided great service to us.
Smitten Boutique Salon
2209 North Pershing DriveGreat local hair salon just steps from our home.