Guidebook for Arlington
Drinks & Nightlife
Spacebar
709 W Broad StThe whole menu is mircobrews and grilled cheese. Can't go wrong!
The perfect spot for a nice night outside with beer, local music and tasty pub fare.
26 locals recommend
Westover Market
5863 Washington BlvdThe perfect spot for a nice night outside with beer, local music and tasty pub fare.
Food Scene
Great little tiki bar/restaurant walking distance from the house (15 min walk). Go enjoy some fish tacos, margaritas and live music.
22 locals recommend
Clare & Don's Beach Shack
130 N Washington StGreat little tiki bar/restaurant walking distance from the house (15 min walk). Go enjoy some fish tacos, margaritas and live music.
DELICIOUS Tacos. This is a food truck turned restaurant chain. Not to miss!
122 locals recommend
District Taco
656 Pennsylvania Avenue SoutheastDELICIOUS Tacos. This is a food truck turned restaurant chain. Not to miss!
EXCELLENT cocktails and farm to table food. One of my favorite spots in the city just a quick walk from the metro or the White House.
183 locals recommend
Founding Farmers DC
1924 Pennsylvania Avenue NWEXCELLENT cocktails and farm to table food. One of my favorite spots in the city just a quick walk from the metro or the White House.
2 Amys
3715 Macomb St NWBest Italian style pizza in the city
Arts & Culture
This is a music venue that brings in fun acts like the Legwarmers, an 80's cover band. Be sure to bring your 80s gear if you are lucky enough to go to a show.
21 locals recommend
The State Theatre
220 N Washington StThis is a music venue that brings in fun acts like the Legwarmers, an 80's cover band. Be sure to bring your 80s gear if you are lucky enough to go to a show.
A lesser known, but very well put together museum. Great to wander through.
92 locals recommend
National Building Museum
401 F St NWA lesser known, but very well put together museum. Great to wander through.
This place has the most amazing cafeteria. It is a little pricey, but incredible, authentic food from all around the Americas. The museum is pretty interesting too...
196 locals recommend
National Museum of the American Indian
4th Street SouthwestThis place has the most amazing cafeteria. It is a little pricey, but incredible, authentic food from all around the Americas. The museum is pretty interesting too...
This is a great dive spot that is a bar/restaurant/movie theater. They have movies from one season back showing for $1 on Monday nights and $2 on Tuesdays. Enjoy a pitcher of beer at your seat!
70 locals recommend
Arlington Cinema and Drafthouse
2903 Columbia PikeThis is a great dive spot that is a bar/restaurant/movie theater. They have movies from one season back showing for $1 on Monday nights and $2 on Tuesdays. Enjoy a pitcher of beer at your seat!
This museum has a lovely atrium where they often have live music and performances. This is a great place to take an afternoon coffee break and soak in the scenery.
28 locals recommend
National Portrait Gallery & Smithsonian American Art Museum Shop
8th Street NorthwestThis museum has a lovely atrium where they often have live music and performances. This is a great place to take an afternoon coffee break and soak in the scenery.
Essentials
Giant Food
359 Maple Ave EClosest grocery store.
Entertainment & Activities
Smithsonian National Zoological Park
3001 Connecticut Ave NWFun, free, zoo!
Sightseeing
Everything from the original star spangled banner to Dorthy's ruby slippers. This is a must see.
325 locals recommend
National Museum of American History
1300 Constitution Ave. NWEverything from the original star spangled banner to Dorthy's ruby slippers. This is a must see.