Guidebook for Arlington
Sightseeing
Walking distance from the apt and located in the middle of Arlington National Cemetery it has one of the best views of the city. If you are a Civil War or US history buff, don't miss this site.
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Arlington House
321 Sherman DriveWalking distance from the apt and located in the middle of Arlington National Cemetery it has one of the best views of the city. If you are a Civil War or US history buff, don't miss this site.
One of the most popular monuments in DC. Its a must see. Best time to visit is early morning, around 7am. You will have the whole place to yourself.
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Monumento a Lincoln
2 Lincoln Memorial Cir NWOne of the most popular monuments in DC. Its a must see. Best time to visit is early morning, around 7am. You will have the whole place to yourself.
The Vietnam Wall is a humbling sight and one of the only avant-garde monuments in DC.
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Memorial dos Veteranos do Vietnã
5 Henry Bacon Dr NWThe Vietnam Wall is a humbling sight and one of the only avant-garde monuments in DC.
Another great monument not to be missed. On the Tidal Basin between the MLK and Thomas Jefferson Memorial.
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Memorial Franklin Delano Roosevelt
1850 West Basin Dr SWAnother great monument not to be missed. On the Tidal Basin between the MLK and Thomas Jefferson Memorial.
Thomas Jefferson Memorial Bookstore
16 E Basin Dr SWMy favorite monument.
Sometimes called "The Pencil" the Washington Monument is the last sight on the monument tour and is just before some of the world's best museums, The Smithsonian.
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Monumento de Washington
2 15th St NWSometimes called "The Pencil" the Washington Monument is the last sight on the monument tour and is just before some of the world's best museums, The Smithsonian.
It isn't the most impressive sight, just a massive building, but some people like to have a chance to see it.
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US Department of State
2201 C St NWIt isn't the most impressive sight, just a massive building, but some people like to have a chance to see it.
One of THE BEST statues in the city!! Sit in Albert's lap for a great photo op!
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Statue of Albert Einstein
2101 Constitution Ave. NWOne of THE BEST statues in the city!! Sit in Albert's lap for a great photo op!
The National Mall is surrounded by the world-famous (and FREE!!!) Smithsonian museums. Every one of them is FANTASTIC.
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National Mall
The National Mall is surrounded by the world-famous (and FREE!!!) Smithsonian museums. Every one of them is FANTASTIC.
The American History museum was recently redone and they did a great job! See Kermit the Frog, the Ruby Slippers, Lincoln's top hat, the Star Spangled Banner and many more powerful exhibits.
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Museu Nacional de História Americana
1300 Constitution Ave. NWThe American History museum was recently redone and they did a great job! See Kermit the Frog, the Ruby Slippers, Lincoln's top hat, the Star Spangled Banner and many more powerful exhibits.
Home of the Hope Diamond!
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Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History
10th St. & Constitution Ave. NWHome of the Hope Diamond!
Although this calming site is often overlooked by tourists, I think it is one of the best sites in the city. I could spend hours here looking at all of the plants and ecosystems from around the world.
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Jardim Botânico dos Estados Unidos
100 Maryland Ave SWAlthough this calming site is often overlooked by tourists, I think it is one of the best sites in the city. I could spend hours here looking at all of the plants and ecosystems from around the world.
Hands down, my absolute favorite museum in Washington. There is an entrance fee of around $20 but it is well worth it.
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Newseum
565 Pennsylvania Avenue NWHands down, my absolute favorite museum in Washington. There is an entrance fee of around $20 but it is well worth it.
You can't come to Washington without seeing the President!
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The White House South Lawn
1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NWYou can't come to Washington without seeing the President!
George Washington's Mount Vernon is a family friendly outing that features one of the best views of the Potomac river. You can tour is home and farm and there is also a new fantastic museum.
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Mount Vernon de George Washington
3200 Mount Vernon Memorial HwyGeorge Washington's Mount Vernon is a family friendly outing that features one of the best views of the Potomac river. You can tour is home and farm and there is also a new fantastic museum.
Food Scene
A wonderful bar and restaurant that serves tasty small plates. Sundays feature cartoon brunches and movie nights. Plates range from $4-$13.
EatBar
2761 Washington BoulevardA wonderful bar and restaurant that serves tasty small plates. Sundays feature cartoon brunches and movie nights. Plates range from $4-$13.
Not just the best food in the area but also the best deal. Get an enormous burrito for around $7. Hands down, the best eat on "the Pike"
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Burritos Bros
2599 Columbia PikeNot just the best food in the area but also the best deal. Get an enormous burrito for around $7. Hands down, the best eat on "the Pike"
Columbia Pike has so many ethnic restaurants that it is difficult to keep track, and they are all amazing! Thai, Ethiopian, Latin American, Turkish, Pizza, Japanese. You name it!
Columbia Pike
Columbia PikeColumbia Pike has so many ethnic restaurants that it is difficult to keep track, and they are all amazing! Thai, Ethiopian, Latin American, Turkish, Pizza, Japanese. You name it!
Rappahannock Coffee
2406 Columbia PikeGreat local coffee shop.
The best pizza on the Pike! They also make great sandwiches!
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Lost Dog Cafe - South Arlington
2920 Columbia PikeThe best pizza on the Pike! They also make great sandwiches!
Essentials
This Giant is the closest grocery store to the apartment and only 5 blocks away.
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Giant Food
2501 9th Rd SThis Giant is the closest grocery store to the apartment and only 5 blocks away.
Entertainment & Activities
A great place to take the kids to play or shoot some hoops. The park has charcoal grills, basketball court, and a big playground.
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Penrose Park
2200 6th St SA great place to take the kids to play or shoot some hoops. The park has charcoal grills, basketball court, and a big playground.
Drinks & Nightlife
If you want to stay local and still enjoy nightlife, Clarendon is the place to go. Just a 20 min walk or a $15 cab ride, this street is filled with restaurants and bars and always filled with people.
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Clarendon Station
3100 Wilson BlvdIf you want to stay local and still enjoy nightlife, Clarendon is the place to go. Just a 20 min walk or a $15 cab ride, this street is filled with restaurants and bars and always filled with people.
Arts & Culture
Great place to watch a movie or a comedy show!
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Arlington Cinema and Drafthouse
2903 Columbia PikeGreat place to watch a movie or a comedy show!
Everything Else
The US Capitol is where congress convenes. You may just see your Senator walking outside!
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Capitólio dos Estados Unidos
First Street SoutheastThe US Capitol is where congress convenes. You may just see your Senator walking outside!