Guidebook for Arlington

Shauna
Guidebook for Arlington

Food Scene

They have a fabulous lunch special where you'll get a side salad and personal pizza for $8.95.
29 locals recommend
Fire Works Pizza - Courthouse
2350 Clarendon Boulevard
29 locals recommend
They have a fabulous lunch special where you'll get a side salad and personal pizza for $8.95.
BeanGood is less than a half a mile walk from our apartment and brews coffee with beans from local vendors. They also sell sandwiches, desserts, beer, and wine.
19 locals recommend
beangood! The Coffee Pub
1737 Wilson Blvd
19 locals recommend
BeanGood is less than a half a mile walk from our apartment and brews coffee with beans from local vendors. They also sell sandwiches, desserts, beer, and wine.
This french macaron mecca opened in Paris in 1862, and this Georgetown location is only one of four Lauduree locations in the United States. Pop in for a macaron to go, or grab a table for espresso, macarons, and finger sandwiches. This is the perfect destination for a girls brunch out, quick treat on your journey through Georgetown, or for delicious souvenirs to take home to family and friends.
14 locals recommend
DC Wisey's
1440 Wisconsin Ave NW
14 locals recommend
This french macaron mecca opened in Paris in 1862, and this Georgetown location is only one of four Lauduree locations in the United States. Pop in for a macaron to go, or grab a table for espresso, macarons, and finger sandwiches. This is the perfect destination for a girls brunch out, quick treat on your journey through Georgetown, or for delicious souvenirs to take home to family and friends.
You've probably seen Georgetown Cupcake on TLC's "DC Cupcakes", and even if you haven't, you don't want to miss this sweat treat. Georgetown cupcakes makes over 20 different types of cupcakes daily. They also have special order gluten free cupcakes, which are just as good, if not better than the regular cupcakes.
162 locals recommend
Georgetown Cupcake
3301 M St NW
162 locals recommend
You've probably seen Georgetown Cupcake on TLC's "DC Cupcakes", and even if you haven't, you don't want to miss this sweat treat. Georgetown cupcakes makes over 20 different types of cupcakes daily. They also have special order gluten free cupcakes, which are just as good, if not better than the regular cupcakes.
Can you say bottomless brunch? Pay about $35 for all you can eat small plates, bottomless mimosas, and more! Definitely worth the value if you're willing to camp out for about two hours.
134 locals recommend
Ambar Capitol Hill
523 8th St SE
134 locals recommend
Can you say bottomless brunch? Pay about $35 for all you can eat small plates, bottomless mimosas, and more! Definitely worth the value if you're willing to camp out for about two hours.
Excellent breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner-- would highly recommend popping in for a meal or drink. You guessed it, it's also themed in honor of Alexander Hamilton.
75 locals recommend
The Hamilton
600 14th St NW
75 locals recommend
Excellent breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner-- would highly recommend popping in for a meal or drink. You guessed it, it's also themed in honor of Alexander Hamilton.

Drinks & Nightlife

They sell giant frozen drinks and oversized punch bowls, with a great view of the city.
60 locals recommend
Roofers Union
2446 18th St NW
60 locals recommend
They sell giant frozen drinks and oversized punch bowls, with a great view of the city.
Two words: best karaoke
124 locals recommend
Madam's Organ
2461 18th St NW
124 locals recommend
Two words: best karaoke
Great specials on tacos and margaritas! In the daytime, it's a great place to grab lunch. At night, Don Tito's turns into a three story night club offering great music, dancing, and affordable drinks.
45 locals recommend
Don Tito
3165 Wilson Blvd
45 locals recommend
Great specials on tacos and margaritas! In the daytime, it's a great place to grab lunch. At night, Don Tito's turns into a three story night club offering great music, dancing, and affordable drinks.
This bar has a main floor and a rooftop, and both offer fun nightlife!
41 locals recommend
Whitlow's On Wilson
2012 Wilson Blvd
41 locals recommend
This bar has a main floor and a rooftop, and both offer fun nightlife!

Sightseeing

The epicenter of politics and policy in America-- the Capitol. Head inside the Capitol Visitor Center (CVC) for a guided tour and a few exhibits.
671 locals recommend
United States Capitol
First Street Southeast
671 locals recommend
The epicenter of politics and policy in America-- the Capitol. Head inside the Capitol Visitor Center (CVC) for a guided tour and a few exhibits.
You can pull into the parking lot to see this giant structure which heads our nation's defense efforts. There is also a 9/11 memorial, which is very special.
101 locals recommend
The Pentagon
101 locals recommend
You can pull into the parking lot to see this giant structure which heads our nation's defense efforts. There is also a 9/11 memorial, which is very special.
Go see the home of our commander and tweet!
1097 locals recommend
The White House South Lawn
1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW
1097 locals recommend
Go see the home of our commander and tweet!
The Lincoln Memorial and the reflecting pool are a "must see" for tourist groups visiting the area.
697 locals recommend
Lincoln Memorial
2 Lincoln Memorial Cir NW
697 locals recommend
The Lincoln Memorial and the reflecting pool are a "must see" for tourist groups visiting the area.

Parks & Nature

Head to Teddy Roosevelt island for ranger-led programs, wildlife viewing, walking/running trails, and canoeing/kayaking! The island is 88 acres and is maintained by the National Park Service.
165 locals recommend
Theodore Roosevelt Island Park
165 locals recommend
Head to Teddy Roosevelt island for ranger-led programs, wildlife viewing, walking/running trails, and canoeing/kayaking! The island is 88 acres and is maintained by the National Park Service.
You have to have a car to get here from our apartment or be willing to take a cab, but the 25 minute drive is worth it. This stunning national park offers trails and amazing views of the falls.
226 locals recommend
Great Falls Park
9200 Old Dominion Dr
226 locals recommend
You have to have a car to get here from our apartment or be willing to take a cab, but the 25 minute drive is worth it. This stunning national park offers trails and amazing views of the falls.

Entertainment & Activities

Grab a kayak and head down the potomac river to see some of Washington, D.C's most iconic views. Kayak rentals are affordable here, with rates as low as $16 an hour.
75 locals recommend
Boating in DC at Key Bridge Boathouse
3500 Water St NW
75 locals recommend
Grab a kayak and head down the potomac river to see some of Washington, D.C's most iconic views. Kayak rentals are affordable here, with rates as low as $16 an hour.
The John F. Kennedy Center for Performing Arts has some of the theater's most popular shows such as Wicked, Book of Mormon, The King and I, and more! The Kennedy Center has both student and senior discounts, which you can buy by calling the box office. They also have a special discount program for people ages 18-35 to grab awesome orchestra seats to shows for $30-- which is so cheap for an awesome value!
498 locals recommend
John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts
2700 F St NW
498 locals recommend
The John F. Kennedy Center for Performing Arts has some of the theater's most popular shows such as Wicked, Book of Mormon, The King and I, and more! The Kennedy Center has both student and senior discounts, which you can buy by calling the box office. They also have a special discount program for people ages 18-35 to grab awesome orchestra seats to shows for $30-- which is so cheap for an awesome value!
If you're looking to hit the movies, step into the AMC Courthouse for leather recliners and reserved seating.
67 locals recommend
AMC Courthouse Plaza 8
2150 Clarendon Blvd
67 locals recommend
If you're looking to hit the movies, step into the AMC Courthouse for leather recliners and reserved seating.
Head to the ballpark to see the NL East Champions take on an opposing team. You'll get to see some of baseball's star players, like Bryce Harper, Trea Turner, Max Scherzer, Daniel Murphy, and Jason Werth! You can buy tickets at the gate or online for affordable prices. If you're looking for a recommendation on where to sit, I personally love Scoreboard Pavilion, and tickets usually run about $35 a game in those seats.
455 locals recommend
Nationals Park
1500 S Capitol St SE
455 locals recommend
Head to the ballpark to see the NL East Champions take on an opposing team. You'll get to see some of baseball's star players, like Bryce Harper, Trea Turner, Max Scherzer, Daniel Murphy, and Jason Werth! You can buy tickets at the gate or online for affordable prices. If you're looking for a recommendation on where to sit, I personally love Scoreboard Pavilion, and tickets usually run about $35 a game in those seats.

Essentials

An easy place to grab any groceries you'd like to store in our apartment!
19 locals recommend
Giant
21000 Southbank St
19 locals recommend
An easy place to grab any groceries you'd like to store in our apartment!
An easy place to grab any groceries you'd like to store in our apartment, and within a very short walking distance.
84 locals recommend
MOM's Organic Market
1501 New York Ave NE
84 locals recommend
An easy place to grab any groceries you'd like to store in our apartment, and within a very short walking distance.

Getting Around

Grab a metro card from inside the station and easily access all the focal points of the city using this high speed public transportation system.
51 locals recommend
Rosslyn Metro Station
51 locals recommend
Grab a metro card from inside the station and easily access all the focal points of the city using this high speed public transportation system.
There are so many places to rent bikes for an hour or for the day! One of them is located conveniently outside of our apartment complex on 21st St in Arlington, VA 22209. This one pinned here is a little further away, but still accessible.
213 locals recommend
Capital Bikeshare
213 locals recommend
There are so many places to rent bikes for an hour or for the day! One of them is located conveniently outside of our apartment complex on 21st St in Arlington, VA 22209. This one pinned here is a little further away, but still accessible.
If you're looking to rent a car, this enterprise is within walking distance of our apartment. I've personally rented from them multiple times for personal and business travel, and have received strong customer service and fair prices.
68 locals recommend
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
3700 10th St NE
68 locals recommend
If you're looking to rent a car, this enterprise is within walking distance of our apartment. I've personally rented from them multiple times for personal and business travel, and have received strong customer service and fair prices.