Guidebook for Arlington

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Guidebook for Arlington

Food Scene

Great food and margaritas, family- friendly, well-established and lively.
33 locals recommend
Taqueria el Poblano
2401 Columbia Pike
33 locals recommend
Great food and margaritas, family- friendly, well-established and lively.
Always in the Washingtonian 100 Best list, Bangkok 54 serves world class Thai food to eat in or carry out. Just a half mile from Cool, Calm and Collected.
26 locals recommend
Bangkok 54 Oriental Market
2927 Columbia Pike
26 locals recommend
Always in the Washingtonian 100 Best list, Bangkok 54 serves world class Thai food to eat in or carry out. Just a half mile from Cool, Calm and Collected.
Wonderful American Bistro food in a lively atmosphere.
40 locals recommend
Lyon Hall
3100 Washington Blvd
40 locals recommend
Wonderful American Bistro food in a lively atmosphere.
Considered the best Korean restaurant in Annandale - home to more than 30,000 Korean Americans.
16 locals recommend
Yechon Korean Restaurant
4121 Hummer Rd
16 locals recommend
Considered the best Korean restaurant in Annandale - home to more than 30,000 Korean Americans.
Excellent, coffee, sandwiches and baked goods. A lovely place to sit for a spell, indoors or out.
42 locals recommend
Buzz Bakeshop
901 Slaters Ln
42 locals recommend
Excellent, coffee, sandwiches and baked goods. A lovely place to sit for a spell, indoors or out.
One of DC's premier sandwich spots.
Bub and Pop's
1815 M St NW
One of DC's premier sandwich spots.
Washington DC's original and premier food & arts market. In the historic Capitol Hill neighborhood, this is DC's destination for wonderful food, community events, and, on weekends, arts and crafts.
699 locals recommend
Eastern Market
225 7th St SE
699 locals recommend
Washington DC's original and premier food & arts market. In the historic Capitol Hill neighborhood, this is DC's destination for wonderful food, community events, and, on weekends, arts and crafts.
The area's hands-down best wood-fired pizza served in quirkily chic surroundings. Excellent wine selection and delicious gelato. Nice garden out back for dining.
42 locals recommend
Pupatella
5104 Wilson Blvd
42 locals recommend
The area's hands-down best wood-fired pizza served in quirkily chic surroundings. Excellent wine selection and delicious gelato. Nice garden out back for dining.
Open all night, Bob and Edith's is an iconic American diner.
63 locals recommend
Bob & Edith's Diner
2310 Columbia Pike
63 locals recommend
Open all night, Bob and Edith's is an iconic American diner.
Get your Nawlins on! Fantastic beignets and coffee. All the food is just great.
41 locals recommend
Bayou Bakery, Coffee Bar & Eatery
1515 N Courthouse Rd
41 locals recommend
Get your Nawlins on! Fantastic beignets and coffee. All the food is just great.
Filling, cheap and satisfying. We go often for a giant bowl of steaming pho.
51 locals recommend
Pho 75
1721 Wilson Blvd
51 locals recommend
Filling, cheap and satisfying. We go often for a giant bowl of steaming pho.
They deliver!
Pizza Vinoteca
800 North Glebe Road
They deliver!
True Texas-style bbq cooked slow and low over wood. The sides are terrific, too, and make a wonderful meal for vegetarians.
27 locals recommend
Texas Jacks Barbecue
2761 Washington Blvd
27 locals recommend
True Texas-style bbq cooked slow and low over wood. The sides are terrific, too, and make a wonderful meal for vegetarians.
The donuts rock!
12 locals recommend
Sugar Shack Donuts & Coffee
1014 S Glebe Rd
12 locals recommend
The donuts rock!
Very neighborhoody and cozy. The owners are always there, walking the dining room and greeting everyone. Tuesdays are A Pint and a Pie day:)
17 locals recommend
The Celtic House Irish Pub & Restaurant
2500 Columbia Pike
17 locals recommend
Very neighborhoody and cozy. The owners are always there, walking the dining room and greeting everyone. Tuesdays are A Pint and a Pie day:)
Abi's atmosphere is lively and they serve traditional Salvadoran fare. We especially love their weekend breakfasts.
Abi Azteca Germantown
3005 Columbia Pike
Abi's atmosphere is lively and they serve traditional Salvadoran fare. We especially love their weekend breakfasts.
Cozy and wonderful. Super high quality Thai food. Can't be beat.
13 locals recommend
Thai Square
3217 Columbia Pike
13 locals recommend
Cozy and wonderful. Super high quality Thai food. Can't be beat.
Cozy, classy coffee shop with a nice breakfast and lunch menu. Locally owned and frequented by those in our neighborhood.
Idido's Coffee and Social House
1107 S Walter Reed Dr
Cozy, classy coffee shop with a nice breakfast and lunch menu. Locally owned and frequented by those in our neighborhood.

Sightseeing

Good views of Washington from this site.
48 locals recommend
Air Force Memorial
1 Air Force Memorial Dr
48 locals recommend
Good views of Washington from this site.
Loaded with history.
18 locals recommend
Arlington Cemetery
Arlington Cemetery
18 locals recommend
Loaded with history.
The pre-Civil War residence of legendary Confederate general Robert E. Lee, this Greek revival mansion was taken over by Union troops, and the estate was used to bury the war dead. Overlooking the Pot
7 locals recommend
Arlington House - The Robert E. Lee Memorial
321 Sherman Drive
7 locals recommend
The pre-Civil War residence of legendary Confederate general Robert E. Lee, this Greek revival mansion was taken over by Union troops, and the estate was used to bury the war dead. Overlooking the Pot

Arts & Culture

First class live theater productions. Very close by and near to many good restaurants.
28 locals recommend
Signature Theatre
4200 Campbell Ave
28 locals recommend
First class live theater productions. Very close by and near to many good restaurants.
The center of Arlington's active creative community. Excellent shows always hanging.
Arlington Arts Center
3550 Wilson Blvd
The center of Arlington's active creative community. Excellent shows always hanging.
A gem of a theater and very affordable.
13 locals recommend
Synetic Theater
1800 S Bell St
13 locals recommend
A gem of a theater and very affordable.
We love the Drafthouse for movies, live comedy and special events. The food is not stellar but the beer is cold. Owned by some neighbors and very south Arlington - a little bit funky and a lot of fun.
70 locals recommend
Arlington Cinema and Drafthouse
2903 Columbia Pike
70 locals recommend
We love the Drafthouse for movies, live comedy and special events. The food is not stellar but the beer is cold. Owned by some neighbors and very south Arlington - a little bit funky and a lot of fun.

Everything Else

About 20 miles to the west of us. If you have not experienced a Korean spa, you must!
7 locals recommend
Spa World
13830 Braddock Rd
7 locals recommend
About 20 miles to the west of us. If you have not experienced a Korean spa, you must!
This year-round indoor market featuring 40 local artisans opened September 8, 2012. Restaurants, wine, salumeria, coffee, cupcakes, produce, and all manner of wonderful things culinary
906 locals recommend
Union Market
1309 5th St NE
906 locals recommend
This year-round indoor market featuring 40 local artisans opened September 8, 2012. Restaurants, wine, salumeria, coffee, cupcakes, produce, and all manner of wonderful things culinary
The spin classes are a lot of fun. Very hip and happening place for exercising. Good music, beautiful dressing rooms, fresh fruit, nice water bottles.
CYCLEBAR
3400 Columbia Pike
The spin classes are a lot of fun. Very hip and happening place for exercising. Good music, beautiful dressing rooms, fresh fruit, nice water bottles.

Entertainment & Activities

Amazingly remote in feel - wooded, serene and gorgeous. The island is a lovely place for a hike without ever leaving the city.
165 locals recommend
Theodore Roosevelt Island Park
165 locals recommend
Amazingly remote in feel - wooded, serene and gorgeous. The island is a lovely place for a hike without ever leaving the city.
Skate in the grooves of the Washington Capitals at Kettler Ice Arena. A fantastic place to cool off on a hot day. Just 1 mile from Cool, Calm and Collected.
9 locals recommend
MedStar Capitals Iceplex
627 N Glebe Rd
9 locals recommend
Skate in the grooves of the Washington Capitals at Kettler Ice Arena. A fantastic place to cool off on a hot day. Just 1 mile from Cool, Calm and Collected.
For Civil War buffs, birders or those looking for a lovely place to walk, this park is a tucked-away gem.
Fort C.F. Smith Park
2411 24th St N
For Civil War buffs, birders or those looking for a lovely place to walk, this park is a tucked-away gem.
A great place to catch a cheap flick or live comedy, the Drafthouse is locally owned. The food is not stellar but the beer is cold!
70 locals recommend
Arlington Cinema and Drafthouse
2903 Columbia Pike
70 locals recommend
A great place to catch a cheap flick or live comedy, the Drafthouse is locally owned. The food is not stellar but the beer is cold!

Shopping

Most varied selection of new and used vinyl in DC! Rock, soul, funk, disco, go-go, reggae, samba, salsa, folk, blues, punk, electronica & more!
Som Records
1843 14th St NW
Most varied selection of new and used vinyl in DC! Rock, soul, funk, disco, go-go, reggae, samba, salsa, folk, blues, punk, electronica & more!
Unusual and personal gifts. Locally owned and very chic.
Covet
5140 Wilson Blvd
Unusual and personal gifts. Locally owned and very chic.
Just below Covet, these two shops are a one two punch if you need a gift or a treat for yourself.
The Urban Farmhouse
5140 Wilson Blvd
Just below Covet, these two shops are a one two punch if you need a gift or a treat for yourself.