Guidebook for Arlington
Food Scene
They have a fabulous lunch special where you'll get a side salad and personal pizza for $8.95.
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Fire Works Pizza - Courthouse
2350 Clarendon BoulevardThey have a fabulous lunch special where you'll get a side salad and personal pizza for $8.95.
BeanGood is less than a half a mile walk from our apartment and brews coffee with beans from local vendors. They also sell sandwiches, desserts, beer, and wine.
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beangood! The Coffee Pub
1737 Wilson BlvdBeanGood is less than a half a mile walk from our apartment and brews coffee with beans from local vendors. They also sell sandwiches, desserts, beer, and wine.
This french macaron mecca opened in Paris in 1862, and this Georgetown location is only one of four Lauduree locations in the United States. Pop in for a macaron to go, or grab a table for espresso, macarons, and finger sandwiches. This is the perfect destination for a girls brunch out, quick treat on your journey through Georgetown, or for delicious souvenirs to take home to family and friends.
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DC Wisey's
1440 Wisconsin Ave NWThis french macaron mecca opened in Paris in 1862, and this Georgetown location is only one of four Lauduree locations in the United States. Pop in for a macaron to go, or grab a table for espresso, macarons, and finger sandwiches. This is the perfect destination for a girls brunch out, quick treat on your journey through Georgetown, or for delicious souvenirs to take home to family and friends.
You've probably seen Georgetown Cupcake on TLC's "DC Cupcakes", and even if you haven't, you don't want to miss this sweat treat. Georgetown cupcakes makes over 20 different types of cupcakes daily. They also have special order gluten free cupcakes, which are just as good, if not better than the regular cupcakes.
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Georgetown Cupcake
3301 M St NWYou've probably seen Georgetown Cupcake on TLC's "DC Cupcakes", and even if you haven't, you don't want to miss this sweat treat. Georgetown cupcakes makes over 20 different types of cupcakes daily. They also have special order gluten free cupcakes, which are just as good, if not better than the regular cupcakes.
Can you say bottomless brunch? Pay about $35 for all you can eat small plates, bottomless mimosas, and more! Definitely worth the value if you're willing to camp out for about two hours.
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Ambar Capitol Hill
523 8th St SECan you say bottomless brunch? Pay about $35 for all you can eat small plates, bottomless mimosas, and more! Definitely worth the value if you're willing to camp out for about two hours.
Excellent breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner-- would highly recommend popping in for a meal or drink. You guessed it, it's also themed in honor of Alexander Hamilton.
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The Hamilton
600 14th St NWExcellent breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner-- would highly recommend popping in for a meal or drink. You guessed it, it's also themed in honor of Alexander Hamilton.
Drinks & Nightlife
They sell giant frozen drinks and oversized punch bowls, with a great view of the city.
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Roofers Union
2446 18th St NWThey sell giant frozen drinks and oversized punch bowls, with a great view of the city.
Madam's Organ
2461 18th St NWTwo words: best karaoke
Great specials on tacos and margaritas! In the daytime, it's a great place to grab lunch. At night, Don Tito's turns into a three story night club offering great music, dancing, and affordable drinks.
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Don Tito
3165 Wilson BlvdGreat specials on tacos and margaritas! In the daytime, it's a great place to grab lunch. At night, Don Tito's turns into a three story night club offering great music, dancing, and affordable drinks.
This bar has a main floor and a rooftop, and both offer fun nightlife!
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Whitlow's On Wilson
2012 Wilson BlvdThis bar has a main floor and a rooftop, and both offer fun nightlife!
Sightseeing
The epicenter of politics and policy in America-- the Capitol. Head inside the Capitol Visitor Center (CVC) for a guided tour and a few exhibits.
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Campidoglio di Washington
First Street SoutheastThe epicenter of politics and policy in America-- the Capitol. Head inside the Capitol Visitor Center (CVC) for a guided tour and a few exhibits.
You can pull into the parking lot to see this giant structure which heads our nation's defense efforts. There is also a 9/11 memorial, which is very special.
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Il Pentagono
You can pull into the parking lot to see this giant structure which heads our nation's defense efforts. There is also a 9/11 memorial, which is very special.
Go see the home of our commander and tweet!
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The White House South Lawn
1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NWGo see the home of our commander and tweet!
The Lincoln Memorial and the reflecting pool are a "must see" for tourist groups visiting the area.
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Monumento a Lincoln
2 Lincoln Memorial Cir NWThe Lincoln Memorial and the reflecting pool are a "must see" for tourist groups visiting the area.
Parks & Nature
Head to Teddy Roosevelt island for ranger-led programs, wildlife viewing, walking/running trails, and canoeing/kayaking! The island is 88 acres and is maintained by the National Park Service.
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Parco della Theodore Roosevelt Island
Head to Teddy Roosevelt island for ranger-led programs, wildlife viewing, walking/running trails, and canoeing/kayaking! The island is 88 acres and is maintained by the National Park Service.
You have to have a car to get here from our apartment or be willing to take a cab, but the 25 minute drive is worth it. This stunning national park offers trails and amazing views of the falls.
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Parco delle Grandi Cascate
9200 Old Dominion DrYou have to have a car to get here from our apartment or be willing to take a cab, but the 25 minute drive is worth it. This stunning national park offers trails and amazing views of the falls.
Entertainment & Activities
Grab a kayak and head down the potomac river to see some of Washington, D.C's most iconic views. Kayak rentals are affordable here, with rates as low as $16 an hour.
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Boating in DC at Key Bridge Boathouse
3500 Water St NWGrab a kayak and head down the potomac river to see some of Washington, D.C's most iconic views. Kayak rentals are affordable here, with rates as low as $16 an hour.
The John F. Kennedy Center for Performing Arts has some of the theater's most popular shows such as Wicked, Book of Mormon, The King and I, and more! The Kennedy Center has both student and senior discounts, which you can buy by calling the box office. They also have a special discount program for people ages 18-35 to grab awesome orchestra seats to shows for $30-- which is so cheap for an awesome value!
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John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts
2700 F St NWThe John F. Kennedy Center for Performing Arts has some of the theater's most popular shows such as Wicked, Book of Mormon, The King and I, and more! The Kennedy Center has both student and senior discounts, which you can buy by calling the box office. They also have a special discount program for people ages 18-35 to grab awesome orchestra seats to shows for $30-- which is so cheap for an awesome value!
If you're looking to hit the movies, step into the AMC Courthouse for leather recliners and reserved seating.
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AMC Courthouse Plaza 8
2150 Clarendon BlvdIf you're looking to hit the movies, step into the AMC Courthouse for leather recliners and reserved seating.
Head to the ballpark to see the NL East Champions take on an opposing team. You'll get to see some of baseball's star players, like Bryce Harper, Trea Turner, Max Scherzer, Daniel Murphy, and Jason Werth! You can buy tickets at the gate or online for affordable prices. If you're looking for a recommendation on where to sit, I personally love Scoreboard Pavilion, and tickets usually run about $35 a game in those seats.
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Parco Nazionale
1500 S Capitol St SEHead to the ballpark to see the NL East Champions take on an opposing team. You'll get to see some of baseball's star players, like Bryce Harper, Trea Turner, Max Scherzer, Daniel Murphy, and Jason Werth! You can buy tickets at the gate or online for affordable prices. If you're looking for a recommendation on where to sit, I personally love Scoreboard Pavilion, and tickets usually run about $35 a game in those seats.
Essentials
An easy place to grab any groceries you'd like to store in our apartment!
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Giant
21000 Southbank StAn easy place to grab any groceries you'd like to store in our apartment!
An easy place to grab any groceries you'd like to store in our apartment, and within a very short walking distance.
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MOM's Organic Market
1501 New York Ave NEAn easy place to grab any groceries you'd like to store in our apartment, and within a very short walking distance.
Getting Around
Grab a metro card from inside the station and easily access all the focal points of the city using this high speed public transportation system.
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Stazione metropolitana di Rosslyn
Grab a metro card from inside the station and easily access all the focal points of the city using this high speed public transportation system.
There are so many places to rent bikes for an hour or for the day! One of them is located conveniently outside of our apartment complex on 21st St in Arlington, VA 22209. This one pinned here is a little further away, but still accessible.
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Capital Bikeshare
There are so many places to rent bikes for an hour or for the day! One of them is located conveniently outside of our apartment complex on 21st St in Arlington, VA 22209. This one pinned here is a little further away, but still accessible.
If you're looking to rent a car, this enterprise is within walking distance of our apartment. I've personally rented from them multiple times for personal and business travel, and have received strong customer service and fair prices.
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Enterprise Rent-A-Car
3700 10th St NEIf you're looking to rent a car, this enterprise is within walking distance of our apartment. I've personally rented from them multiple times for personal and business travel, and have received strong customer service and fair prices.