Guidebook for Arlington Private 1 BR Apartment
Sightseeing
Ballston-MU Station
4230 Fairfax DrEasy, close metro access to everything.
Bike or walk from Lincoln, vietnam memorial, white house, washington monument, many museums, capitol, back the other side on independence Avenue to Holocaust Museum and Jefferson.
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The White House South Lawn
1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NWBike or walk from Lincoln, vietnam memorial, white house, washington monument, many museums, capitol, back the other side on independence Avenue to Holocaust Museum and Jefferson.
Bike or walk from Lincoln, vietnam memorial, white house, washington monument, many museums, capitol, back the other side on independence Avenue to Holocaust Museum and Jefferson.
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Washington Monument
2 15th St NWBike or walk from Lincoln, vietnam memorial, white house, washington monument, many museums, capitol, back the other side on independence Avenue to Holocaust Museum and Jefferson.
Bike or walk from Lincoln, vietnam memorial, white house, washington monument, many museums, capitol, back the other side on independence Avenue to Holocaust Museum and Jefferson.
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Lincoln Memorial
2 Lincoln Memorial Cir NWBike or walk from Lincoln, vietnam memorial, white house, washington monument, many museums, capitol, back the other side on independence Avenue to Holocaust Museum and Jefferson.
Bike or walk from Lincoln, vietnam memorial, white house, washington monument, many museums, capitol, back the other side on independence Avenue to Holocaust Museum and Jefferson.
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Vietnam Veterans Memorial
5 Henry Bacon Dr NWBike or walk from Lincoln, vietnam memorial, white house, washington monument, many museums, capitol, back the other side on independence Avenue to Holocaust Museum and Jefferson.
Bike or walk from Lincoln, vietnam memorial, white house, washington monument, many museums, capitol, back the other side on independence Avenue to Holocaust Museum and Jefferson.
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National Museum of American History
1300 Constitution Ave. NWBike or walk from Lincoln, vietnam memorial, white house, washington monument, many museums, capitol, back the other side on independence Avenue to Holocaust Museum and Jefferson.
Bike or walk from Lincoln, vietnam memorial, white house, washington monument, many museums, capitol, back the other side on independence Avenue to Holocaust Museum and Jefferson.
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Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History
10th St. & Constitution Ave. NWBike or walk from Lincoln, vietnam memorial, white house, washington monument, many museums, capitol, back the other side on independence Avenue to Holocaust Museum and Jefferson.
Bike or walk from Lincoln, vietnam memorial, white house, washington monument, many museums, capitol, back the other side on independence Avenue to Holocaust Museum and Jefferson.
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National Gallery of Art
Constitution Avenue NorthwestBike or walk from Lincoln, vietnam memorial, white house, washington monument, many museums, capitol, back the other side on independence Avenue to Holocaust Museum and Jefferson.
Bike or walk from Lincoln, vietnam memorial, white house, washington monument, many museums, capitol, back the other side on independence Avenue to Holocaust Museum and Jefferson.
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World War II Memorial
1750 Independence Ave SWBike or walk from Lincoln, vietnam memorial, white house, washington monument, many museums, capitol, back the other side on independence Avenue to Holocaust Museum and Jefferson.
National Gallery of Art - Sculpture Garden
7th Street NorthwestIce skate on the Mall.
Bike or walk from Lincoln, vietnam memorial, white house, washington monument, many museums, capitol, back the other side on independence Avenue to Holocaust Museum and Jefferson.
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National Museum of the American Indian
4th Street SouthwestBike or walk from Lincoln, vietnam memorial, white house, washington monument, many museums, capitol, back the other side on independence Avenue to Holocaust Museum and Jefferson.
Bike or walk from Lincoln, vietnam memorial, white house, washington monument, many museums, capitol, back the other side on independence Avenue to Holocaust Museum and Jefferson.
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Hirshhorn Museum
7th Street SouthwestBike or walk from Lincoln, vietnam memorial, white house, washington monument, many museums, capitol, back the other side on independence Avenue to Holocaust Museum and Jefferson.
Bike or walk from Lincoln, vietnam memorial, white house, washington monument, many museums, capitol, back the other side on independence Avenue to Holocaust Museum and Jefferson.
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United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
100 Raoul Wallenberg Pl SWBike or walk from Lincoln, vietnam memorial, white house, washington monument, many museums, capitol, back the other side on independence Avenue to Holocaust Museum and Jefferson.
Bike or walk from Lincoln, vietnam memorial, white house, washington monument, many museums, capitol, back the other side on independence Avenue to Holocaust Museum and Jefferson.
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Thomas Jefferson Memorial Bookstore
16 E Basin Dr SWBike or walk from Lincoln, vietnam memorial, white house, washington monument, many museums, capitol, back the other side on independence Avenue to Holocaust Museum and Jefferson.
Tidal Basin Paddle Boats
1501 Maine Ave SWRent a paddle boat by the Jefferson Memorial
Many restaurants and shops. Metro to Rosslyn and walk over bridge or Uber.
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Georgetown
Many restaurants and shops. Metro to Rosslyn and walk over bridge or Uber.
The memorial is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. There is no fee to visit.
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Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial
1964 Independence Ave SWThe memorial is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. There is no fee to visit.
It contains 56 granite columns that symbolize unity among the 48 states, seven federal territories and the District of Columbia.
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1750 Independence Ave SW
1750 Independence Ave SWIt contains 56 granite columns that symbolize unity among the 48 states, seven federal territories and the District of Columbia.
It took ten years for the vision to become a reality in 1993. The memorial’s sculptor is Glenna Goodacre, whose work aims to convey the strength and courage of the women who served.
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Vietnam Veterans Memorial
5 Henry Bacon Dr NWIt took ten years for the vision to become a reality in 1993. The memorial’s sculptor is Glenna Goodacre, whose work aims to convey the strength and courage of the women who served.
The monument is divided into four outdoor “rooms,” signifying FDR’s four terms in office.
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Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial
1850 West Basin Dr SWThe monument is divided into four outdoor “rooms,” signifying FDR’s four terms in office.
Images of troops moving by sea, land and air are sandblasted onto the surface of the wall, while a squadron of 19 stainless steel figures, including members from each branch of the armed forces.
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Korean War Veterans Memorial
900 Ohio Dr SWImages of troops moving by sea, land and air are sandblasted onto the surface of the wall, while a squadron of 19 stainless steel figures, including members from each branch of the armed forces.
All 184 lives lost in the attack on the Pentagon are represented by “Memorial Units.” Again amazing at night.
Pentagon Group Burial Marker
8573311 Patton Cir All 184 lives lost in the attack on the Pentagon are represented by “Memorial Units.” Again amazing at night.
The Visitor Center is open from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.mm., Monday through Saturday. Capitol South is the Metro.
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United States Capitol
First Street SoutheastThe Visitor Center is open from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.mm., Monday through Saturday. Capitol South is the Metro.
Check out our baby panda! Best to arrive early in the summer. Animals are fed from 10-11.
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Smithsonian National Zoological Park
3001 Connecticut Ave NWCheck out our baby panda! Best to arrive early in the summer. Animals are fed from 10-11.
A favorite with the kids, get there early. See a movie on IMAX.
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National Air and Space Museum
600 Independence Ave SWA favorite with the kids, get there early. See a movie on IMAX.
They have great ranger lead talks most days. Check out this site on the internet to see what is available.
http://www.nps.gov/nama/planyourvisit/calendar.htm
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National Mall
They have great ranger lead talks most days. Check out this site on the internet to see what is available.
http://www.nps.gov/nama/planyourvisit/calendar.htm
Nothing else to say! If you do not know about The Exorcist, watch the movie.
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The Exorcist Steps
3600 Prospect St NWNothing else to say! If you do not know about The Exorcist, watch the movie.
Museum Hours
10 a.m. – 6 p.m., 7 days. There is a fee. So many fun and interesting things to do. Check out their website for details as it changes.
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National Geographic Museum
1145 17th St NWMuseum Hours
10 a.m. – 6 p.m., 7 days. There is a fee. So many fun and interesting things to do. Check out their website for details as it changes.
Popular Smithsonian museum with unique exhibits on African American history, culture & community. Check the website for tickets.
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National Museum of African American History and Culture
1400 Constitution Ave. NWPopular Smithsonian museum with unique exhibits on African American history, culture & community. Check the website for tickets.
Exercise and fun things to do
Local ways to have some fun and get a workout at the same time.
Urban beach volleyball with great views. Go and challenge a team or join one.
Lincoln Memorial Sand Volleyball Courts
Rock Creek TrailUrban beach volleyball with great views. Go and challenge a team or join one.
Shopping
Arrowine & Cheese
4508 Lee HwyNice wine store and amazing cheeses.
Pentagon City
Closest large mall right on the metro.
Barnes & Noble
2800 Clarendon BlvdGrab a book
Kramers
1517 Connecticut Ave NWGreat, small non-box bookstore.
Leesburg Premium Outlets
241 Fort Evans Rd NEOutlets
Safeway
5101 Wilson Blvdgroceries
Salt & Sundry
1625 14th St NWUnion Market has some fun stores.
Trader Joe's is an amazing food/wine store. They have a great selection and are economical.
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Trader Joe's
1109 N Highland StTrader Joe's is an amazing food/wine store. They have a great selection and are economical.
Grocery store one near harrison street and the other on Glebe Road closer to the metro.
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Harris Teeter
900 Army Navy DrGrocery store one near harrison street and the other on Glebe Road closer to the metro.
Great ready to eat food, good salad and hot bar, wine by the glass upstairs, organic choices. Clarendon is the closest metro.
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Whole Foods Market
2201 I St NWGreat ready to eat food, good salad and hot bar, wine by the glass upstairs, organic choices. Clarendon is the closest metro.
Giant Food
3450 Washington BlvdClosest full size grocery store on Washington Boulevard.
Drinks & Nightlife
Lyon Hall
3100 Washington BlvdGreat Happy hour specials, mussels and fries are great.
The greek-mezze/tapas style restaurant serves the freshest and finest in Mediterranean ingredients
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Cava Mezze Clarendon
2940 Clarendon BlvdThe greek-mezze/tapas style restaurant serves the freshest and finest in Mediterranean ingredients
Specialties include traditional pupusas (hand-made to order corn tortilla pockets stuffed with meat, beans and cheese) and The Big Fat Burro (a 12-inch tortilla roll with a large heaping of rice.
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Mexicali Blues
2933 Wilson BlvdSpecialties include traditional pupusas (hand-made to order corn tortilla pockets stuffed with meat, beans and cheese) and The Big Fat Burro (a 12-inch tortilla roll with a large heaping of rice.
Nice place to get appetizers and wine after a day of sightseeing. Very close to Ballston Metro and 4 blocks from the house.
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Grand Cru Wine Bar and Bistro
4301 Wilson BlvdNice place to get appetizers and wine after a day of sightseeing. Very close to Ballston Metro and 4 blocks from the house.
Located on top of the Graham hotel, the Observatory is the only public roof deck in Georgetown, and this 3000sqft monster is where you'll sip on hand-crafted cocktails.
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The Rooftop at the Graham
1075 Thomas Jefferson Street NorthwestLocated on top of the Graham hotel, the Observatory is the only public roof deck in Georgetown, and this 3000sqft monster is where you'll sip on hand-crafted cocktails.
On hot days, this sexy rooftop bar is the perfect oasis. Cool off poolside with Asian-inspired bites and 50-cocktail "towers" -- so much better than bottle service.
DNV Rooftop
1155 14th St NWOn hot days, this sexy rooftop bar is the perfect oasis. Cool off poolside with Asian-inspired bites and 50-cocktail "towers" -- so much better than bottle service.
You're at the top of the world where life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness is served at POV, our rooftop bar and terrace. Fabulous view of the whitehouse and city. Top of the W hotel.
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POV Rooftop
515 15th St NWYou're at the top of the world where life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness is served at POV, our rooftop bar and terrace. Fabulous view of the whitehouse and city. Top of the W hotel.
Live music on the weekends, outdoor seating. Local hangout.
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Westover Market
5863 Washington BlvdLive music on the weekends, outdoor seating. Local hangout.
Iconic place to get drinks, right on the water. Great place to go on a nice day.
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Sequoia DC
3000 K St NWIconic place to get drinks, right on the water. Great place to go on a nice day.
World of Beer
4300 Wilson BoulevardThree blocks walking
Known on as the media cafeteria on weekday nights. You will probably see your favorite pundits from cable talk shows here.
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POSTO
1515 14th St NWKnown on as the media cafeteria on weekday nights. You will probably see your favorite pundits from cable talk shows here.
Dickson Wine Bar
903 U St NWGreat selection of wine
A capitol Hill speakeasy where they take their cocktails seriously.
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Harold Black
212 7th St SEA capitol Hill speakeasy where they take their cocktails seriously.
Arts & Culture
Not a very good mall for shopping, but it is newly renovated and there is a small Macy's, movie theater, ice skating rink, cookology, punchbowl social, true food and Ted's Bulletin.
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Ballston Common Mall
4238 Wilson BlvdNot a very good mall for shopping, but it is newly renovated and there is a small Macy's, movie theater, ice skating rink, cookology, punchbowl social, true food and Ted's Bulletin.
Our new favorite museum with fun, modern sculpture like art that takes up entire rooms. Get there early as there is a line to enter. Exhibit is up until May 2016.
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Renwick Gallery of the Smithsonian American Art Museum
1661 Pennsylvania Avenue NWOur new favorite museum with fun, modern sculpture like art that takes up entire rooms. Get there early as there is a line to enter. Exhibit is up until May 2016.
Catch a Nationals game. Sometimes tickets on stub hub are $6 at the last minute!
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Nationals Park
1500 S Capitol St SECatch a Nationals game. Sometimes tickets on stub hub are $6 at the last minute!
Check out a DC United game April-Oct. Tickets are always available.
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RFK Stadium
2400 East Capitol St NECheck out a DC United game April-Oct. Tickets are always available.
FedExField
1600 Fedex WayCheck out a Redskins game in the Fall.
Check out Washington Wizard or Capitals Hockey game. Also many other amazing acts are featured at the Verizon Center. Great food surrounding.
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Capital One Arena
601 F St NWCheck out Washington Wizard or Capitals Hockey game. Also many other amazing acts are featured at the Verizon Center. Great food surrounding.
Getting Around
more than 1,600 bicycles at your fingertips. You can choose any of the 175 stations across Washington, D.C., Arlington, Va., and Alexandria, Va., and return it to any station near your destination.
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Capital Bikeshare
more than 1,600 bicycles at your fingertips. You can choose any of the 175 stations across Washington, D.C., Arlington, Va., and Alexandria, Va., and return it to any station near your destination.
Parks & Nature
Kayak and SUP rentals, easy to rent no reservations!
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Boating in DC at Key Bridge Boathouse
3500 Water St NWKayak and SUP rentals, easy to rent no reservations!
Rent rowboats 10-4 during May-Sept and nice hike along canal.
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Fletchers Cove Boathouse
4940 Canal Rd NWRent rowboats 10-4 during May-Sept and nice hike along canal.