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.
1097 habitants recommandent
Pelouse sud de la Maison Blanche
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.
790 habitants recommandent
Monument de Washington
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.
697 habitants recommandent
Mémorial Lincoln
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.
115 habitants recommandent
Mémorial des anciens combattants du Vietnam
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.
325 habitants recommandent
Musée national de l'histoire américaine
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.
647 habitants recommandent
Musée national d'histoire naturelle du Smithsonian
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.
385 habitants recommandent
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.
104 habitants recommandent
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.
Jardin de sculptures de la National Gallery of Art
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.
196 habitants recommandent
Musée national de l'Amérindien
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.
230 habitants recommandent
Musée Hirshhorn
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.
192 habitants recommandent
Mémorial de l'Holocauste des États-Unis
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.
258 habitants recommandent
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.
664 habitants recommandent
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.
197 habitants recommandent
Mémorial Martin Luther King Jr.
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.
55 habitants recommandent
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.
115 habitants recommandent
Mémorial des anciens combattants du Vietnam
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.
104 habitants recommandent
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.
56 habitants recommandent
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.
670 habitants recommandent
Capitole des États-Unis
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.
771 habitants recommandent
Parc zoologique national du Smithsonian
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.
809 habitants recommandent
Musée national de l'air et de l'espace
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
1111 habitants recommandent
Centre national
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.
31 habitants recommandent
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.
56 habitants recommandent
Musée National de la Géographie
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.
451 habitants recommandent
Musée national de l'histoire et de la culture afro-américaines
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.
328 habitants recommandent
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.
410 habitants recommandent
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.
376 habitants recommandent
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
37 habitants recommandent
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.
15 habitants recommandent
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.
19 habitants recommandent
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.
7 habitants recommandent
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.
73 habitants recommandent
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.
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.
49 habitants recommandent
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.
14 habitants recommandent
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.
56 habitants recommandent
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.
62 habitants recommandent
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.
159 habitants recommandent
Galerie Renwick du Musée d'Art Américain Smithsonian
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!
455 habitants recommandent
Parc national
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.
70 habitants recommandent
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.
305 habitants recommandent
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.
211 habitants recommandent
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!
75 habitants recommandent
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.
28 habitants recommandent
Fletchers Cove Boathouse
4940 Canal Rd NWRent rowboats 10-4 during May-Sept and nice hike along canal.