Guidebook for Arlington
Drinks & Nightlife
Extensive wine list in an intimate and romantic setting. Perfect for happy hour or dinner (the small plates are great!)
EatBar
2761 Washington BoulevardExtensive wine list in an intimate and romantic setting. Perfect for happy hour or dinner (the small plates are great!)
This used to be a traditional Chinese restaurant until it was remodeled and is now a trendy hangout and bar serving great happy hour drinks and Chinese and Japanese dishes. They offer free delivery.
7 recommandé par les habitants
Hunan Number One Restaurant & Bar
3033 Wilson BlvdThis used to be a traditional Chinese restaurant until it was remodeled and is now a trendy hangout and bar serving great happy hour drinks and Chinese and Japanese dishes. They offer free delivery.
Food Scene
Great contemporary American fare and a fantastic wine list. Perfect for a special occasion dinner!
Tallula Restaurant
2761 Washington BoulevardGreat contemporary American fare and a fantastic wine list. Perfect for a special occasion dinner!
Ray's Hell Burger
Awesome burgers and an Obama favorite.
Piola
1550 Wilson BlvdAuthentic, wood-fired pizza with indoor and outdoor seating.
Great place for American fare and happy hour. The outdoor patio is perfect for people watching when the weather is nice.
22 recommandé par les habitants
CIRCA at Clarendon
3010 Clarendon BlvdGreat place for American fare and happy hour. The outdoor patio is perfect for people watching when the weather is nice.
Looking for something hot and spicy? This place serves up Authentic Chinese hot pot. It is a little bit of a trek outside of Clarendon, but it is worth it!
9 recommandé par les habitants
Mala Tang
3434 Washington BlvdLooking for something hot and spicy? This place serves up Authentic Chinese hot pot. It is a little bit of a trek outside of Clarendon, but it is worth it!
Restaurant upstairs serves up creative and always tasty American food and offers extensive wine list. First floor bar is very popular with the local Arlingtonians.
49 recommandé par les habitants
The Liberty Tavern
3195 Wilson BlvdRestaurant upstairs serves up creative and always tasty American food and offers extensive wine list. First floor bar is very popular with the local Arlingtonians.
An Arlington staple- this place has been here since 1946 and continues to serve up great burgers to a fun crowd. Live music, late night dining, brunch and a rooftop Tiki bar- it is worth checking out!
41 recommandé par les habitants
Whitlow's On Wilson
2012 Wilson BlvdAn Arlington staple- this place has been here since 1946 and continues to serve up great burgers to a fun crowd. Live music, late night dining, brunch and a rooftop Tiki bar- it is worth checking out!
Good, local place for coffee and gelato. The inside of the coffee shop is filled with over-sized couches and arm chairs. A little funky, but a fun place to hang out.
13 recommandé par les habitants
Boccato
2719 Wilson BoulevardGood, local place for coffee and gelato. The inside of the coffee shop is filled with over-sized couches and arm chairs. A little funky, but a fun place to hang out.
Basic, nothing too special American- fare restaurant and bar. A good place to go if you are looking for a quick bite or a drink before going out. They have a small outdoor seating area.
12 recommandé par les habitants
Rhodeside Grill
1836 Wilson BlvdBasic, nothing too special American- fare restaurant and bar. A good place to go if you are looking for a quick bite or a drink before going out. They have a small outdoor seating area.
If you are a Pho fan you will love this place! They don't take credit cards so remember to bring cash if you go. Bowls of yummy soup are about $10-$15.
51 recommandé par les habitants
Pho 75
1721 Wilson BlvdIf you are a Pho fan you will love this place! They don't take credit cards so remember to bring cash if you go. Bowls of yummy soup are about $10-$15.
Really fresh, good sushi. Lounge upstairs is a great place for drinks with friends. This place also opens up an outdoor seating area when the weather is nice.
17 recommandé par les habitants
Sushi Rock
1900 Clarendon BlvdReally fresh, good sushi. Lounge upstairs is a great place for drinks with friends. This place also opens up an outdoor seating area when the weather is nice.
This place does great bagels and bagel sandwiches. It can get busy on the weekends, but the line always moves pretty quickly. There are a few tables outside for people watching.
13 recommandé par les habitants
Brooklyn Bagel Bakery
2055 Wilson BlvdThis place does great bagels and bagel sandwiches. It can get busy on the weekends, but the line always moves pretty quickly. There are a few tables outside for people watching.
Looking for a great place for breakfast, sandwiches, good coffee? This place serves up fluffy Beignets and other New Orleans specialties. Nice, laid back hang out spot.
41 recommandé par les habitants
Bayou Bakery, Coffee Bar & Eatery
1515 N Courthouse RdLooking for a great place for breakfast, sandwiches, good coffee? This place serves up fluffy Beignets and other New Orleans specialties. Nice, laid back hang out spot.
Just opened and has received great reviews. Everything they use is organic and environmentally sustainable. I recently tried the chai latte here and it was fantastic!
Caffé Aficionado
1919 N Lynn StJust opened and has received great reviews. Everything they use is organic and environmentally sustainable. I recently tried the chai latte here and it was fantastic!
Cute local coffee shop that is right around the corner. Wireless internet is available and there are a few outdoor tables.
19 recommandé par les habitants
beangood! The Coffee Pub
1737 Wilson BlvdCute local coffee shop that is right around the corner. Wireless internet is available and there are a few outdoor tables.
This place has really yummy and unique ice cream flavors like Vietnamese Coffee and Cinnamon Oatmeal Cookie Dough. The owner is really friendly and it is a good place to cool off on a hot day.
Larry's Homemade
3018 Wilson BlvdThis place has really yummy and unique ice cream flavors like Vietnamese Coffee and Cinnamon Oatmeal Cookie Dough. The owner is really friendly and it is a good place to cool off on a hot day.
Great mix of many different Asian cuisines in a large, airy light- filled dining space. Great place for lunch and easy to get a table in the evenings.
18 recommandé par les habitants
Cafe Asia
1550 Wilson BlvdGreat mix of many different Asian cuisines in a large, airy light- filled dining space. Great place for lunch and easy to get a table in the evenings.
Great wood-fired pizza, right on the main street in Georgetown. Snag a table by the windows that open up to the street for some good people watching.
109 recommandé par les habitants
Pizzeria Paradiso
2003 P St NWGreat wood-fired pizza, right on the main street in Georgetown. Snag a table by the windows that open up to the street for some good people watching.
German-inspired brunch spot in hip part of Georgetown shopping area. Really great breakfast and brunch selections, desserts and coffees. Has both an indoor and outdoor seating area.
45 recommandé par les habitants
Leopold's Kafe Restaurant
3315 Canal St NWGerman-inspired brunch spot in hip part of Georgetown shopping area. Really great breakfast and brunch selections, desserts and coffees. Has both an indoor and outdoor seating area.
New to the Georgetown dining scene, this intimate, romantic spot is perfect for date night. Offers really unique and delicious Italian and American fare. Awesome wine list too!
6 recommandé par les habitants
Unum
2917 M Street NorthwestNew to the Georgetown dining scene, this intimate, romantic spot is perfect for date night. Offers really unique and delicious Italian and American fare. Awesome wine list too!
Great for a casual, quick bit in Georgetown. Right on the main street it was founded by Georgetown grads and serves up delicious (and pricy!) lobster rolls. *Check out Groupon for deals before going.
7 recommandé par les habitants
Tackle Box
3245 M Street NorthwestGreat for a casual, quick bit in Georgetown. Right on the main street it was founded by Georgetown grads and serves up delicious (and pricy!) lobster rolls. *Check out Groupon for deals before going.
Looking for a well-priced, great brunch or lunch and want to sit at a table that US presidents have dined at? Try out this Georgetown establishment! Great burgers, salads and fried green tomatoes.
54 recommandé par les habitants
Martin's Tavern
1264 Wisconsin Ave NWLooking for a well-priced, great brunch or lunch and want to sit at a table that US presidents have dined at? Try out this Georgetown establishment! Great burgers, salads and fried green tomatoes.
Super yummy Vietnamese sandwiches (as well as other traditional dishes). Great for a quick bit. The specialty Boba drinks they serve are supposed to be really good too!
Simply Banh Mi
1624 Wisconsin Ave NWSuper yummy Vietnamese sandwiches (as well as other traditional dishes). Great for a quick bit. The specialty Boba drinks they serve are supposed to be really good too!
Everything Else
Rosslyn Metro Station
Orange & Blue lines run through this stop.
Court House Station
Orange Line goes through this stop.
Yoga studio that offers drop in classes for $13. The studio is pretty basic and located next to a bar tending school, but it is a good place if you like power yoga/ flow. Studio is slightly heated.
Edge Yoga
2440 Wilson BlvdYoga studio that offers drop in classes for $13. The studio is pretty basic and located next to a bar tending school, but it is a good place if you like power yoga/ flow. Studio is slightly heated.
Very popular yoga studio in Georgetown that is full of very in-shape yogis who are into power yoga/flow.
9 recommandé par les habitants
Down Dog Power Yoga
1229 34th St NWVery popular yoga studio in Georgetown that is full of very in-shape yogis who are into power yoga/flow.
Marcparc Inc
1655 Fort Myer DrParking garage for daily parking
Essentials
Not the best grocery store, but it is easy to get to and stocks the basics.
345 recommandé par les habitants
Safeway
5101 Wilson BlvdNot the best grocery store, but it is easy to get to and stocks the basics.
Expensive, but a good place to by everything you need organic. They offer fantastic produce. It is located in the heart of Clarendon so it is a nice place to walk around.
376 recommandé par les habitants
Whole Foods Market
2201 I St NWExpensive, but a good place to by everything you need organic. They offer fantastic produce. It is located in the heart of Clarendon so it is a nice place to walk around.
Shopping
Upscale, men & women's designer clothing and accessory store. They also have an extensive selection of swimwear. I like shopping here for jewelry- they have a great selection of really unique items.
10 recommandé par les habitants
South Moon Under
2700 Clarendon BlvdUpscale, men & women's designer clothing and accessory store. They also have an extensive selection of swimwear. I like shopping here for jewelry- they have a great selection of really unique items.
Everything you need to look cute working out, just be prepared to spend a lot of money!
26 recommandé par les habitants
lululemon
2847 Clarendon BlvdEverything you need to look cute working out, just be prepared to spend a lot of money!
Trek Bicycle Arlington Clarendon
2731 Wilson BlvdBike shop- great for renting bikes and helmets.
Revolution Cycles
3411 M Street NorthwestBike shop- great for renting bikes, helmets and for bike repair.
Sightseeing
DC remodeled this park last year and it is amazing. Great place for people watching, bike riding (the C&O canal runs right through it). Several water- front bars and restaurants with great city views.
219 recommandé par les habitants
Georgetown Waterfront Park
3100 K St NWDC remodeled this park last year and it is amazing. Great place for people watching, bike riding (the C&O canal runs right through it). Several water- front bars and restaurants with great city views.
Beautiful little island off the Mount Vernon Trail. The 20 minutes walk to the island from Rosslyn is peaceful and offers great views of the Potomac River. Hiking trails throughout the island.
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Theodore Roosevelt Island Park
Beautiful little island off the Mount Vernon Trail. The 20 minutes walk to the island from Rosslyn is peaceful and offers great views of the Potomac River. Hiking trails throughout the island.
Beautiful historic home and gardens set int he center of Georgetown. Surrounding neighborhood is beautiful for wandering around.
25 recommandé par les habitants
Tudor Place
1644 31st St NWBeautiful historic home and gardens set int he center of Georgetown. Surrounding neighborhood is beautiful for wandering around.
A trip to Georgetown would not be complete without seeing these stairs- made famous by the 1973 horror flick, the Exorcist.
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The Exorcist Steps
3600 Prospect St NWA trip to Georgetown would not be complete without seeing these stairs- made famous by the 1973 horror flick, the Exorcist.
Wonderful bike and running path along the canal. Very peaceful and offers great views of the Potomac River, the local nature (turtles, geese). Nice little urban escape!
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Georgetown
Wonderful bike and running path along the canal. Very peaceful and offers great views of the Potomac River, the local nature (turtles, geese). Nice little urban escape!
Super funky old historic mansion that offers daily tours through the various themed guest rooms. Come with an open mind!
39 recommandé par les habitants
The Mansion on O & O Street Museum
2020 O St NWSuper funky old historic mansion that offers daily tours through the various themed guest rooms. Come with an open mind!
Arts & Culture
Avant-garde art gallery in downtown Rosslyn. Great place to see interesting art, attend lectures by local and national artists and hear live music.
10 recommandé par les habitants
Artisphere
1101 Wilson BoulevardAvant-garde art gallery in downtown Rosslyn. Great place to see interesting art, attend lectures by local and national artists and hear live music.
The only place to see a movie- this newly remodeled movie theater has over-sized leather recliners. Reserved seating so you don't have to get there early to get a good seat. Highly recommend!
67 recommandé par les habitants
AMC Courthouse Plaza 8
2150 Clarendon BlvdThe only place to see a movie- this newly remodeled movie theater has over-sized leather recliners. Reserved seating so you don't have to get there early to get a good seat. Highly recommend!
Described as a live music "gem", this intimate venue in Georgetown features great local and national musicians. The food is good too- they try to use local, organic ingredients.
17 recommandé par les habitants
Gypsy Sally's
3401 Water St NWDescribed as a live music "gem", this intimate venue in Georgetown features great local and national musicians. The food is good too- they try to use local, organic ingredients.
Lovely little art gallery in the heart of DC. Houses the famous Renoir's Boating Party as well as numerous other works of art. Tours at noon everyday and live music on Sundays.
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The Phillips Collection
1600 21st St NWLovely little art gallery in the heart of DC. Houses the famous Renoir's Boating Party as well as numerous other works of art. Tours at noon everyday and live music on Sundays.