The Ultimate Arlington Guidebook
Sightseeing
Queue up in line or reserve tickets prior, to take the elevator to the top! http://www.nps.gov/wamo/planyourvisit/index.htm
790 locals recommend
Washington Monument
2 15th St NWQueue up in line or reserve tickets prior, to take the elevator to the top! http://www.nps.gov/wamo/planyourvisit/index.htm
Tribute to Abraham Lincoln, the 16th President of the United States of America. I highly recommend doing a walking tour in the evening of the monuments. http://www.nps.gov/linc/index.htm
697 locals recommend
Lincoln Memorial
2 Lincoln Memorial Cir NWTribute to Abraham Lincoln, the 16th President of the United States of America. I highly recommend doing a walking tour in the evening of the monuments. http://www.nps.gov/linc/index.htm
In the warmer months, rent a paddleboat just off of the Tidal Basin for a unique view of the Jefferson Memorial. Also a gorgeous view from the memorial http://www.nps.gov/thje/historyculture/index.htm
258 locals recommend
Thomas Jefferson Memorial Bookstore
16 E Basin Dr SWIn the warmer months, rent a paddleboat just off of the Tidal Basin for a unique view of the Jefferson Memorial. Also a gorgeous view from the memorial http://www.nps.gov/thje/historyculture/index.htm
Historic neighborhood, my most frequent hangout! http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Georgetown_(Washington,_D.C.)
664 locals recommend
Georgetown
Historic neighborhood, my most frequent hangout! http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Georgetown_(Washington,_D.C.)
A must-do here in DC! All of the Smithsonians are within walking distance of one another. All free and donations at the museum are greatly appreciated http://www.si.edu/
647 locals recommend
Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History
10th St. & Constitution Ave. NWA must-do here in DC! All of the Smithsonians are within walking distance of one another. All free and donations at the museum are greatly appreciated http://www.si.edu/
Air Force Memorial
1 Air Force Memorial DrPhenomenal memorial - a must- see!
U.S. Marine Corps War Memorial
Hains Point
PHENOMENAL views of DC
Walt have planes take off and land at a local favorite park, Gravelly Point. It’s breathtaking!
88 locals recommend
Gravelly Point Park
George Washington Memorial ParkwayWalt have planes take off and land at a local favorite park, Gravelly Point. It’s breathtaking!
U.S. Marine Corps War Memorial
Groceries
Trader Joe's
1109 N Highland StMy weekly grocery hot-spot - fresh produce at great prices!
Food Scene
Fresh and uniquely made salads sourced from local organic farms. A great walk from the apartment.
108 locals recommend
sweetgreen
1461 P St NWFresh and uniquely made salads sourced from local organic farms. A great walk from the apartment.
Higher end authentic fine Italian dining in the heart of Georgetown. Delicious, fresh pastas, and desserts! http://www.filomena.com/
49 locals recommend
Filomena Ristorante
1063 Wisconsin Ave NWHigher end authentic fine Italian dining in the heart of Georgetown. Delicious, fresh pastas, and desserts! http://www.filomena.com/
Taco Bamba
2190 Pimmit DrOne of the latest most enjoyable local eats and just a few mins walk!
Super hole-in-the-wall local Thai favorite! All of my guests loved this spot!
23 locals recommend
Bangkok 54 Restaurant
2919 Columbia PikeSuper hole-in-the-wall local Thai favorite! All of my guests loved this spot!
A local favorite for donuts, coffee, sandwiches, and more! You’ll often find a line out the door
Good Company Doughnuts & Cafe
672 North Glebe RoadA local favorite for donuts, coffee, sandwiches, and more! You’ll often find a line out the door
Ruthie's All-Day
3411 5th Street SouthA local favorite Balkan cuisine restaurant - go for the all-you-can-eat sampler. You’ll be stuffed and happy!
23 locals recommend
Ambar Clarendon
2901 Wilson BlvdA local favorite Balkan cuisine restaurant - go for the all-you-can-eat sampler. You’ll be stuffed and happy!
Essentials
Convenience store just up the street and open 24 hours in case you have the munchies or need anything urgently.
53 locals recommend
CVS
1521-1523 N Quaker LnConvenience store just up the street and open 24 hours in case you have the munchies or need anything urgently.
In case you’ve forgotten anything, please let me know. If I have it on-hand, would love to provide! Otherwise, Target is a short walk away for almost anything you’d need!
364 locals recommend
Target
3100 14th St NWIn case you’ve forgotten anything, please let me know. If I have it on-hand, would love to provide! Otherwise, Target is a short walk away for almost anything you’d need!
Arts & Culture
One of my favorite foreign film theaters in the heart of Chinatown DC http://www.landmarktheatres.com/Market/WashingtonDC/EStreetCinema.htm
110 locals recommend
Landmark's E Street Cinema
555 11th St NWOne of my favorite foreign film theaters in the heart of Chinatown DC http://www.landmarktheatres.com/Market/WashingtonDC/EStreetCinema.htm
Fitness
Our local Crossfit box was voted “Best in Northern Virginia”! Come join us for a WOD!
In for an incredibly energizing spin? One of the best workouts! Be sure to signup online and book ahead. https://www.soul-cycle.com/studios/dc/1013/
10 locals recommend
SoulCycle
2301 M St NWIn for an incredibly energizing spin? One of the best workouts! Be sure to signup online and book ahead. https://www.soul-cycle.com/studios/dc/1013/
Ballston CrossFit
1110 N Glebe RdCorePower Yoga
2233 Wisconsin Ave NWGet your practice in at Core Power
Groceries
Harris Teeter
900 Army Navy Dr