Guidebook for Arlington
Sightseeing
A DC must-see! To request a tour, contact your local Member of Congress or visit http://www.visitthecapitol.gov/ Mari also worked on The Hill & would love to give you some great insights!
670 locals recommend
United States Capitol
First Street SoutheastA DC must-see! To request a tour, contact your local Member of Congress or visit http://www.visitthecapitol.gov/ Mari also worked on The Hill & would love to give you some great insights!
Home of the President of the United States & a must-see for every DC visitor!
1097 locals recommend
The White House South Lawn
1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NWHome of the President of the United States & a must-see for every DC visitor!
Commemorates the U.S. Air Force. Also one of the most beautiful views of Washington.
48 locals recommend
Air Force Memorial
1 Air Force Memorial DrCommemorates the U.S. Air Force. Also one of the most beautiful views of Washington.
We will never forget 9/11. This memorial commemorates those lost on 9/11 during the attack on the Pentagon.
28 locals recommend
National 9/11 Pentagon Memorial
1 N Rotary RdWe will never forget 9/11. This memorial commemorates those lost on 9/11 during the attack on the Pentagon.
One of the most moving of the memorials, the Iwo Jima Memorial also celebrates the United States Marine Corps. During the summer months, catch a concert on Tuesday nights by the Marine Corp band.
120 locals recommend
U.S. Marine Corps War Memorial
One of the most moving of the memorials, the Iwo Jima Memorial also celebrates the United States Marine Corps. During the summer months, catch a concert on Tuesday nights by the Marine Corp band.
Honoring our nation's heroes, the Arlington National Cemetery is truly one of the capital's greatest treasures. Don't miss the changing of the guard and Kennedy's eternal flame!
18 locals recommend
Arlington Cemetery
Arlington CemeteryHonoring our nation's heroes, the Arlington National Cemetery is truly one of the capital's greatest treasures. Don't miss the changing of the guard and Kennedy's eternal flame!
Lincoln Memorial
2 Lincoln Memorial Cir NWOur favorite memorial! It's especially gorgeous at night!
Don't miss this impressive Memorial. If visiting during the Cherry Blossoms you want to make sure to make the trip down to the Tidal Basin...it's worth it, we promise! Try seeing it by paddleboat!
258 locals recommend
Thomas Jefferson Memorial Bookstore
16 E Basin Dr SWDon't miss this impressive Memorial. If visiting during the Cherry Blossoms you want to make sure to make the trip down to the Tidal Basin...it's worth it, we promise! Try seeing it by paddleboat!
Everything Else
Want a round of golf with sights of DC and the Potomac? Look no further! Great outdoor driving range with heaters for the colder months and a 9-hole course! We loved our golf lessons here!
29 locals recommend
East Potomac Driving Range
972 Ohio Dr SWWant a round of golf with sights of DC and the Potomac? Look no further! Great outdoor driving range with heaters for the colder months and a 9-hole course! We loved our golf lessons here!
Easy access for anything large that needs to be mailed 15-20 minute walk or 5 minute drive.
15 locals recommend
United States Postal Service
2850 S Quincy StEasy access for anything large that needs to be mailed 15-20 minute walk or 5 minute drive.
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
2401 Smith BlvdEasy access to DCA, Reagan Airport!
Wells Fargo Bank
1500 Wilson BlvdBanking & ATM. Walking distance and a 2 minute drive.
Food Scene
This is Mari's FAVORITE Thai restaurant in the city! They deliver to the house and also have a great dining-in atmosphere! Order the Spicy Eggplant with Chicken, our personal favorite!
26 locals recommend
Bangkok 54 Oriental Market
2927 Columbia PikeThis is Mari's FAVORITE Thai restaurant in the city! They deliver to the house and also have a great dining-in atmosphere! Order the Spicy Eggplant with Chicken, our personal favorite!
A great place to people watch and grab a bite! Great for a neighborhood feel and close enough to walk to with a great trail leading the way!
40 locals recommend
Village at Shirlington
2700 S Quincy StA great place to people watch and grab a bite! Great for a neighborhood feel and close enough to walk to with a great trail leading the way!
Who doesn't love great pizza? Just a great neighborhood joint and they even deliver beer and wine!!
Cafe Pizzaiolo Shirlington
2800 S Randolph StWho doesn't love great pizza? Just a great neighborhood joint and they even deliver beer and wine!!
Peet's Coffee
4115 Campbell AveGreat local coffee shop!
Literally one of our FAVORITE spots! We love the specialty cheeses and amazing selection of wine!
11 locals recommend
Cheesetique Shirlington
4024 Campbell AveLiterally one of our FAVORITE spots! We love the specialty cheeses and amazing selection of wine!
Clyde's is part of the family of restaurants typical and famous in DC - as part of the "Old Ebbitt" family, you can expect amazing food and ambiance! This location is less than 10 minutes away!
17 locals recommend
Clyde's at Mark Center
1700 N Beauregard StClyde's is part of the family of restaurants typical and famous in DC - as part of the "Old Ebbitt" family, you can expect amazing food and ambiance! This location is less than 10 minutes away!
Shopping
Great shopping with a wide variety of stores! Something for everyone!
319 locals recommend
Fashion Centre at Pentagon City
1100 S Hayes StGreat shopping with a wide variety of stores! Something for everyone!
Essentials
Harris Teeter
900 Army Navy DrEasy 15 minute walk to our favorite neighborhood grocery store!
Arts & Culture
AMC Shirlington 7
2772 S Randolph StPerfect for a night out!
A special place for us because we got engaged here! Awe! Great performances and FREE live concerts every evening at 6PM.
498 locals recommend
John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts
2700 F St NWA special place for us because we got engaged here! Awe! Great performances and FREE live concerts every evening at 6PM.