Guidebook for Arlington
Essentials
Trader Joe's Arlington (located in Clarendon - can take shuttle/metro or drive - approximately 4 miles from apartment)
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Trader Joe's
1109 N Highland StTrader Joe's Arlington (located in Clarendon - can take shuttle/metro or drive - approximately 4 miles from apartment)
Sightseeing
Best Waterfront/Outdoor Park in DC - Georgetown Waterfront (several bars/restaurants located around this area along river)
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Georgetown Waterfront Park
3100 K St NWBest Waterfront/Outdoor Park in DC - Georgetown Waterfront (several bars/restaurants located around this area along river)
Georgetown University
3700 O St NWGeorgetown University Campus
Waterfront (great walking area in Old Town/Alexandria) & can also walk to great restaurants/bars (free trolley car runs length of King Street also to King St metro)
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Torpedo Factory Art Center
105 N Union StWaterfront (great walking area in Old Town/Alexandria) & can also walk to great restaurants/bars (free trolley car runs length of King Street also to King St metro)
National Air and Space Museum
600 Independence Ave SWAir & Space Museum
National Gallery of Art
Constitution Avenue NorthwestSmithsonian National Gallery of Art
United States Botanic Garden
100 Maryland Ave SWSmithsonian/National Botanical Gardens
The U.S. Capitol Visitor Center
First Street SoutheastUS Capitol (Visitors Center/Entrance)
Isixeko Sesiya SeMzantsi Afrika SaseMarekani
1 First St NEUS Supreme Court
World War II Memorial
1750 Independence Ave SWWWII Memorial
Isivivinyo seMartin Luther King, Jr.
1964 Independence Ave SWMLK Memorial
Smithsonian Museum of Science/Natural History
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Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History
10th St. & Constitution Ave. NWSmithsonian Museum of Science/Natural History
Smithsonian Museum of American History
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Iziko Lomuzi Wokusebenza Wokunxibelelwano Wamazwe oMzantsi Afrika
1300 Constitution Ave. NWSmithsonian Museum of American History
Food Scene
Rasika
633 D St NWBest Indian restaurant in DC metro area
Fiola
601 Pennsylvania Avenue NWBest Italian restaurant in DC metro area
Zaytinya
701 9th St NWBest Turkish/Greek/Middle Eastern restaurant in DC metro area
Best churrascaria/rodizio restaurant in DC metro area
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Fogo de Chão Brazilian Steakhouse
1101 Pennsylvania Avenue NWBest churrascaria/rodizio restaurant in DC metro area
BOURBON STEAK
2800 Pennsylvania Avenue NWBest steak restaurant in DC metro area
Great organic/vegetarian restaurant option (also serve lunch & dinner - usually very busy so please remember to make reservations ahead of time)
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Founding Farmers DC
1924 Pennsylvania Avenue NWGreat organic/vegetarian restaurant option (also serve lunch & dinner - usually very busy so please remember to make reservations ahead of time)
1789
1226 36th St NWBest historical restaurant in DC metro area
Great Thai restaurant in DC (moderate & also no menu choices - chef chooses menu which changes daily)
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Thai X-ing
515 9th St NWGreat Thai restaurant in DC (moderate & also no menu choices - chef chooses menu which changes daily)
Best Thai restaurant in DC (expensive & no menu choices - chef chooses menu which changes daily)
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Little Serow
1511 17th St NWBest Thai restaurant in DC (expensive & no menu choices - chef chooses menu which changes daily)
Best overall pizza option in DC metro area (closest location in Clarendon/Arlington)
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Pete's New Haven Style Apizza
Best overall pizza option in DC metro area (closest location in Clarendon/Arlington)
sweetgreen
1461 P St NWGreat vegetarian/salad option for DC
Dean & DeLuca
3276 M St NWBest coffee/pastry/snack option for DC
Central Michel Richard
1001 Pennsylvania Avenue NWGreat French restaurant
Great casual seafood restaurant on 14th St Corridor in DC
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Pearl Dive Oyster Palace
1612 14th St NWGreat casual seafood restaurant on 14th St Corridor in DC
Best brunch in DC area (includes unlimited champagne/mimosas & food - located inside Four Seasons Hotel DC)
Seasons
2800 Pennsylvania Avenue NWBest brunch in DC area (includes unlimited champagne/mimosas & food - located inside Four Seasons Hotel DC)
El Pollo Rico
932 N Kenmore StBest Peruvian/chicken option for DC metro area
Great bakery/coffee shop if in Old Town/Alexandria (also has bar serving alcohol & free wi-fi)
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Buzz Bakeshop
901 Slaters LnGreat bakery/coffee shop if in Old Town/Alexandria (also has bar serving alcohol & free wi-fi)
Teaism Old Town
682 North Saint Asaph StreetGreat vegetarian/Asian option
Fiola Mare
3100 K St NWOne of the best Seafood/Italian options in the DC area
One of the best vegetarian/falafel options in the DC area short bus or metro ride from listing
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Amsterdam Falafelshop
2425 18th St NWOne of the best vegetarian/falafel options in the DC area short bus or metro ride from listing
Great Middle Eastern/vegetarian option within walking distance of listing
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Roti Modern Mediterranean
1275 First St NEGreat Middle Eastern/vegetarian option within walking distance of listing
One of the best Vietnamese options in the DC area within walking distance of listing
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Pho 75
1721 Wilson BlvdOne of the best Vietnamese options in the DC area within walking distance of listing
Well reviewed/historic DC hot dog - see website within walking distance of listing
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Ben's Chili Bowl
1725 Wilson BlvdWell reviewed/historic DC hot dog - see website within walking distance of listing
One of the best casual/Steak options in the DC area within walking distance or short bus ride from listing
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Ray's The Steaks
2300 Wilson BlvdOne of the best casual/Steak options in the DC area within walking distance or short bus ride from listing
1/2 locations for Best overall Indian option in DC metro area
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Rasika West End
1190 New Hampshire Ave NW1/2 locations for Best overall Indian option in DC metro area
Le Diplomate
1601 14th St NWOne of the best overall French/bistro options in the DC area
Can walk or short metro ride (well reviewed coffee house/desserts & some food also)
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Northside Social Coffee & Wine
3211 Wilson BlvdCan walk or short metro ride (well reviewed coffee house/desserts & some food also)
Silver Diner
4400 Wilson BlvdCan walk or short metro/bus ride (well reviewed local diner)
Cafe Milano
3251 Prospect St NWWell reviewed Italian option (can walk or short bus ride)
Cafe Divan
1834 Wisconsin Ave NWWell reviewed Turkish option
Tackle Box
3245 M Street NorthwestWell reviewed casual seafood option
El Centro
1218 Wisconsin Ave NWOne of the best brunch/happy hour options in DC area (Mexican)
Baked & Wired
1052 Thomas Jefferson St NWWell reviewed coffee shop/bakery in Georgetown
Well reviewed vegetarian/breakfast/casual restaurant (several locations - see website)
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Busboys and Poets
450 K St NWWell reviewed vegetarian/breakfast/casual restaurant (several locations - see website)
Well reviewed vegetarian/breakfast/casual restaurant (several locations - see website)
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Busboys and Poets
450 K St NWWell reviewed vegetarian/breakfast/casual restaurant (several locations - see website)
sweetgreen
1461 P St NWWell reviewed local vegetarian/salad option (several locations)
Taylor Gourmet Sandwich
4000 Wilson BlvdWell reviewed local sandwich option (short metro/bus ride away)
Basil Thai Restaurant
1608 Wisconsin Avenue NorthwestGreat neighborhood/casual/local Georgetown Thai restaurant
Well reviewed Cajun/local bakery (can walk or short metro/bus ride)
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Bayou Bakery, Coffee Bar & Eatery
1515 N Courthouse RdWell reviewed Cajun/local bakery (can walk or short metro/bus ride)
Bangkok 54 Oriental Market
2927 Columbia PikeWell reviewed Thai
Everything Else
Best nightlife/dancing option in Northern Virginia (other nightlife areas but located in DC include Adams Morgan, U St, Georgetown & 14th St Corridor)
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Clarendon Ballroom
3185 Wilson BlvdBest nightlife/dancing option in Northern Virginia (other nightlife areas but located in DC include Adams Morgan, U St, Georgetown & 14th St Corridor)
Georgetown University Hospital/MedStar Center
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MedStar Georgetown University Hospital
3800 Reservoir Rd NWGeorgetown University Hospital/MedStar Center
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
2401 Smith BlvdDCA/Reagan National Airport
Shopping
Joyce St + S Joyce St station
Closest Mall (can take metro)
North Face (Georgetown/shopping within short walk or bus ride)
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The North Face
3333 M St NWNorth Face (Georgetown/shopping within short walk or bus ride)
Patagonia
3104 M St NWNorth Face (Georgetown/shopping within short walk or bus ride)
Apple Clarendon
2700 Clarendon Blvd1/3 nearby Apple stores
Apple Pentagon City
1100 S Hayes St1/3 nearby Apple stores
Apple Georgetown
1229 Wisconsin Ave NW1/3 nearby Apple stores
Georgetown Cupcake
3301 M St NWGeorgetown Cupcakes
Olivia Macaron
3270 M St NWGeorgetown Macaron Store
Arts & Culture
Independent movie theater (best overall selection of independent movies in DC metro area)
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Landmark's E Street Cinema
555 11th St NWIndependent movie theater (best overall selection of independent movies in DC metro area)
Closest independent movie theater to apartment in Virginia
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Village at Shirlington
2700 S Quincy StClosest independent movie theater to apartment in Virginia
AMC Courthouse Plaza 8
2150 Clarendon BlvdClosest movie theater walking distance of listing
Drinks & Nightlife
Fire Works Pizza - Courthouse
2350 Clarendon BoulevardWell reviewed local bar/restaurant
The Tombs
1226 36th St NWWell reviewed local bar/restaurant
One of the best sports bars in the DC area short bus or metro ride from listing
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Bracket Room Arlington VA
1210 N Garfield StOne of the best sports bars in the DC area short bus or metro ride from listing
Le Méridien Arlington
1121 19th St NBar with great outdoor area/view of Georgetown waterfront & DC
Spider Kelly's
3181 Wilson BlvdPool/bar/nightlife