Guidebook for Arlington
Sightseeing
Small island in the Potomac River. You're right in the middle of DC, but feel as though you're deep in the wilderness. Terrain is flat, however recommended for those who enjoy the outdoors.
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Theodore Roosevelt Island Park
Small island in the Potomac River. You're right in the middle of DC, but feel as though you're deep in the wilderness. Terrain is flat, however recommended for those who enjoy the outdoors.
While exploring Georgetown, be sure to visit the Waterfront. Great views, restaurants and access to water cruises.
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Georgetown Waterfront Park
3100 K St NWWhile exploring Georgetown, be sure to visit the Waterfront. Great views, restaurants and access to water cruises.
This memorial is much larger than expected. Try walking toward Arlington Cemetery for amazing views of the Washington National Mall.
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I-U.S. Marine Corps War Memorial
This memorial is much larger than expected. Try walking toward Arlington Cemetery for amazing views of the Washington National Mall.
This is a great memorial for location and overall experience. Best photo spots, great walk to and from, and sneeky access to the Fish Market for afternoon snack.
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Thomas Jefferson Memorial Bookstore
16 E Basin Dr SWThis is a great memorial for location and overall experience. Best photo spots, great walk to and from, and sneeky access to the Fish Market for afternoon snack.
North views the city, South views of the Potomac, West view to Rosslyn (check out staircase along river for great views), East views onto the Reflecting pool and National Mall.
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I-Lincoln Memorial
2 Lincoln Memorial Cir NWNorth views the city, South views of the Potomac, West view to Rosslyn (check out staircase along river for great views), East views onto the Reflecting pool and National Mall.
This is the most known museum. Just remember, there is nothing to eat anywhere on the National Mall, so be prepared! Eat before or prepare for hot dog stands and extra expensive snack shops.
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National Air and Space Museum
600 Independence Ave SWThis is the most known museum. Just remember, there is nothing to eat anywhere on the National Mall, so be prepared! Eat before or prepare for hot dog stands and extra expensive snack shops.
Washington Monument is best on a nice day. Plus it's open, which means you can walk to the top if you're interested.
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Isibheshu seWashington
2 15th St NWWashington Monument is best on a nice day. Plus it's open, which means you can walk to the top if you're interested.
The most famous neighborhoods in DC. M Street has all the shops and restaurants.
Although there's no Metro stop, you can walk, take the 38B bus toward Farragut, OR the Circulator bus toward Dupont from the Rosslyn Metro.
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M St NW & Wisconsin Ave NW station
The most famous neighborhoods in DC. M Street has all the shops and restaurants.
Although there's no Metro stop, you can walk, take the 38B bus toward Farragut, OR the Circulator bus toward Dupont from the Rosslyn Metro.
Food Scene
Although it is a bar & restaurant, it is truly every beer lovers paradise. If you're interested I have a few of these gems. Although not over-priced, there is still price for quality.
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ChurchKey
1337 14th St NWAlthough it is a bar & restaurant, it is truly every beer lovers paradise. If you're interested I have a few of these gems. Although not over-priced, there is still price for quality.
*Go downstairs on week nights for a great happy hour. Sorry no Bud, BudLite, or Miller here.
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Pizzeria Paradiso
2003 P St NW*Go downstairs on week nights for a great happy hour. Sorry no Bud, BudLite, or Miller here.
Piola
1550 Wilson BlvdBest authentic italian pizza. Thin crust and delicious.
Pho 75
1721 Wilson BlvdBest pho for miles. A weekly tradition.
YUM BURGERS! May be the best burgers in DC area. A must visit for the All-American burger experience.
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Ray's Hell Burger
YUM BURGERS! May be the best burgers in DC area. A must visit for the All-American burger experience.
Closest Starbucks is less than 2 blocks away. Great stop on the walk to Georgetown.
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Starbucks
3100 14th St NWClosest Starbucks is less than 2 blocks away. Great stop on the walk to Georgetown.
Most consistent and yummy thai food. Please try the Pad Thai or Drunken Noodle. Bangkok 54 is the only better Thai restaurant I've ever found in the DC area.
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Mai Thai
1200 19th St NWMost consistent and yummy thai food. Please try the Pad Thai or Drunken Noodle. Bangkok 54 is the only better Thai restaurant I've ever found in the DC area.
Sunday Brunch MUST! Then walk it off by enjoying Chinatown-Gallery Place.
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Zengo
781 7th St NWSunday Brunch MUST! Then walk it off by enjoying Chinatown-Gallery Place.
Boulevard WoodGrill
2901 Wilson BoulevardGreat food, mid priced, good portion size.
If you like curry or pizza, or a curry pizza, this is the place to go. It's absolutely yummie!
Curry & Pie
1204 34th St NWIf you like curry or pizza, or a curry pizza, this is the place to go. It's absolutely yummie!
El Chilango is a taco truck located on 14th Street just before N Quinn Street. It is the only food truck & is here Monday - Saturday 12-8p. My favorite order is 4 tacos for $10 + tip
1701 14th St N
1701 14th Street NorthEl Chilango is a taco truck located on 14th Street just before N Quinn Street. It is the only food truck & is here Monday - Saturday 12-8p. My favorite order is 4 tacos for $10 + tip
DC Wisey's
1440 Wisconsin Ave NWSandwiches! Smoothies! So goooood!
Go to Eastern Market Metro stop. Weekends are a great time to visit Eastern Market for the street market. They have food, famers market & other street vendors. Not to mentioned, Eastern Market is packed with great restaurants.
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Imarike yase-Eastern
225 7th St SEGo to Eastern Market Metro stop. Weekends are a great time to visit Eastern Market for the street market. They have food, famers market & other street vendors. Not to mentioned, Eastern Market is packed with great restaurants.
Essentials
This Safeway is not my favorite, however it is the closet grocery store to the apartment. Any needs from shampoo and toothpaste to meat, fruits and vegetables Safeway has it.
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Safeway
5101 Wilson BlvdThis Safeway is not my favorite, however it is the closet grocery store to the apartment. Any needs from shampoo and toothpaste to meat, fruits and vegetables Safeway has it.
Whole Food is located between Court House and Clarendon Metro stops (but slightly closer to Clarendon). Use the 38B located in front of the Starbucks across from Whole Foods if you don't want to walk to the metro.
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Whole Foods Market
2201 I St NWWhole Food is located between Court House and Clarendon Metro stops (but slightly closer to Clarendon). Use the 38B located in front of the Starbucks across from Whole Foods if you don't want to walk to the metro.
This is our #1 Grocery Store and is located directly across from the Clarendon Metro stop. Although it doesn't have any name brands, it has everything you need.
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Trader Joe's
1109 N Highland StThis is our #1 Grocery Store and is located directly across from the Clarendon Metro stop. Although it doesn't have any name brands, it has everything you need.
Everything Else
Everything you need and just outside the apartment front gate. CVS is the one stop shop, for everything you may need for your stay in DC.
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CVS
1418 P St NWEverything you need and just outside the apartment front gate. CVS is the one stop shop, for everything you may need for your stay in DC.
Shopping
Clarendon is a great place to walk around and enjoy the coffee shops, stores, restaurants and bars. From Clarendon to Court House there is so much to offer from the local Arlington culture.
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Clarendon Station
3100 Wilson BlvdClarendon is a great place to walk around and enjoy the coffee shops, stores, restaurants and bars. From Clarendon to Court House there is so much to offer from the local Arlington culture.
Drinks & Nightlife
The rooftop is a great place to go for a drink. However the rooftop is only open during the summer months. If you happen to be interested in this place and it's not summer, check out the bar downstairs. It's a posh hang out and best for one or two drinks. Food is good but slightly pricey.
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The Graham Georgetown
1075 Thomas Jefferson St NWThe rooftop is a great place to go for a drink. However the rooftop is only open during the summer months. If you happen to be interested in this place and it's not summer, check out the bar downstairs. It's a posh hang out and best for one or two drinks. Food is good but slightly pricey.
Arts & Culture
The National 9/11 Memorial at Pentagon is really peaceful and moving. I would suggest visiting, however please note there is nothing in this area. It's best to take the Metro
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National 9/11 Pentagon Memorial
1 N Rotary RdThe National 9/11 Memorial at Pentagon is really peaceful and moving. I would suggest visiting, however please note there is nothing in this area. It's best to take the Metro
Great place to walk around. Shops, restaurants, and bars
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Dupont Circle
Great place to walk around. Shops, restaurants, and bars