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The Rosslyn-Ballston corridor is the most densely populated area of Arlington, Virginia.

Understand

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Map of Arlington (Virginia)/Rosslyn–Ballston Corridor

The dense Rosslyn-Ballston corridor is a series of five "urban villages" following Wilson and Clarendon Boulevards west from Rosslyn, just across the Potomac from Georgetown. This area has seen massive redevelopment since the 1980s. While Rosslyn is largely offices and hotels, and depopulated at night, the pricey high-rises and group houses to the west are home to the largest concentration of restaurants, bars, and entertainment in Arlington— and to the young professionals who patronize them. The corridor is literally a textbook case of transit-oriented development, with the thriving neighborhoods of Courthouse, Clarendon, Virginia Square, and Ballston clustered around their eponymous Orange/Silver Line Metrorail stations. At the center is the shopping and restaurant district of Clarendon, which was Arlington's "downtown" until the 1960s.

Get in

The 5 stops of the combined Metro Orange/Silver Line is the spine of the corridor, providing transit to downtown Washington, D.C. to the west, and Tysons, Reston, Falls Church, and Fairfax County to the east. The Rosslyn station is also served by the Blue Line, which provides access from Crystal City and Alexandria.

See

• 38.897222-77.0641671 Theodore Roosevelt IslandCategory:Has map markers, George Washington Memorial Parkway N, ☏ +1 703 289-2500. Daily 6AM-10PM. A lovely nature walk though this small national park gives one glimpses of both the area's natural woods and the Georgetown (Washington, D.C.) waterfront. Also includes a monument to President Roosevelt. While it is a part of Washington, D.C., the island is only accessible by a footbridge from Arlington. Free.  (updated Dec 2024)
• 38.896167-77.0712782 Observation Deck at CEB TowerCategory:Has map markers, 1201 Wilson Blvd (At Rosslyn Metrorail station), ☏ +1 703 423-0600. On the 31st floor of the tower, this is the best view of Washington, D.C. and a great place to take a selfie with the Washington Monument! $24.  

Do

• 38.8787-77.111 Ice Skating @ MedStar Capitals IceplexCategory:Has map markers (Metrorail: Ballston). Year-round ice skating rink built for the Washington Capitals professional hockey team. Public skating is offered every day; check the web site for schedules. Children's and youth lessons are also available. Adult admission: $9; skate rental: $5.  

Buy

• 38.87907-77.110591 Ballston QuarterCategory:Has map markers, 4238 Wilson Blvd (Connected via skyway to the Ballston Metro). Better known for its two indoor skating rinks, cheap parking, and multiplex cinema.  
• 38.8878-77.09162 Market Common ClarendonCategory:Has map markers, 2800 Clarendon Blvd. (Metro: Clarendon), ☏ +1 703 807-2922. This outdoor shopping plaza includes an Apple Store, Barnes & Noble, and Crate & Barrel among others, and is just down the block from a variety of specialty retailers and neighborhood restaurants.  
• 38.890136-77.0841223 Arlington Farmers MarketCategory:Has map markers (Courthouse Farmers Market), N. Courthouse Road and N. 14th St (adjacent to the Arlington County Courthouse parking lot. Metro: Court House), ☏ +1 703 228-7872, fax: +1 703 228-7874. Apr–Dec: Sa 8AM–noon; Jan–Mar: Sa 9AM–noon. Arlington's largest farmers market, with about three dozen vendors, and the only one that operates year-round.  

Eat

• 38.89414-77.079011 Guajillo Mexican GrillCategory:Has map markers, 1727 Wilson Blvd (Metro: Rosslyn), ☏ +1 703 807-0840. Mexican food, including some great mole. The food is always fresh and wonderful. The place is difficult to spot and parking can be a problem.  
• 38.89274-77.080082 Il RadicchioCategory:Has map markers, 1801 Clarendon Blvd (Metro: Rosslyn), ☏ +1 703 276-2627. Italian food.  
• 38.89017-77.087243 Me JanaCategory:Has map markers, 2300 Wilson Blvd (Metro: Court House), ☏ +1 703 465-4440. Lunch: 11:30AM-2:30PM daily; dinner: Su-Th 4:30-10PM, F Sa 4:30-10:30PM. Upscale Lebanese cuisine (mostly mezzes) in a trendy, casual dining room, and accompanied with a fine selection of Lebanese wines. $18-40.  
• 38.89417-77.078934 Mele BistroCategory:Has map markers, 1723 Wilson Blvd (Metro: Rosslyn), ☏ +1 703 527-8400. Italian food.  
• 38.8943-77.075795 Piola PizzeriaCategory:Has map markers, 1550 Wilson Blvd (Metro: Rosslyn.), ☏ +1 703 528-1502. M-Th 11AM-11PM, F 11AM-1AM, Sa noon-1AM, Su noon-11PM. Based in Treviso, Italy, this small but international chain serves great, vaguely Neopolitan style pizzas. Later at night it morphs into an attractive lounge playing house and trance. Happy hour (M-F 4:30-8PM) offers free bar snacks and $4 sangria. $10-16.  
• 38.89422-77.078816 Pho 75Category:Has map markers, 1721 Wilson Blvd (Metro: Rosslyn), ☏ +1 703 525-7355. 9AM-8PM daily. The "go to" Vietnamese restaurant in the area by many locals, it has great pho in a modest setting. Cash only. $5-10.  
• 38.88801-77.075777 QuarterdeckCategory:Has map markers, 1200 Fort Meyer Dr, ☏ +1 703 528-2722. 11:30AM-9PM daily. Freshly steamed Maryland blue crabs and other seafood. Paper on the tables, buckets full of crabs, pitchers of beer, and an elbow-deep mess of Old Bay seasoning. $6-25; crab feast: $35/person.  
• 38.85422-77.050118 Ted's Montana GrillCategory:Has map markers, 2200 Crystal Drive (Metro: Crystal City), ☏ +1 703-416-8337. 11AM-10PM. Ted's is a classic American restaurant serving authentic American cuisine in the style of a 1890s eatery. Featuring bison and beef steaks and burgers, it offers a great made-from-scratch experience.  
• 38.89219-77.081989 Tupelo HoneyCategory:Has map markers, 1616 N Troy St (Metro: Rosslyn), ☏ +1 703 253-8140. Creative versions of Southern comfort food.  
• 38.89632-77.0705110 Wiseguy PizzaCategory:Has map markers, 1735 North Lynn St (Metro: Rosslyn), ☏ +1 703 358-8880. New York style pizza and cheesecake. 3 locations in the D.C. area.  

Drink

Sleep

• 38.88769-77.084081 Clarion Collection Arlington CourtCategory:Has map markers, 1200 N Courthouse Rd (Metro:Court House), ☏ +1 703 524-4000. A high-end Clarion near the Arlington County courthouse, with free WiFi, free breakfast buffet, and 24-hour fitness center. Offers a free one-mile shuttle; it's a shame that anything interesting is at least two miles away. $130-300.  
• 38.89393-77.075882 Courtyard Arlington RosslynCategory:Has map markers, 1533 Clarendon Blvd, ☏ +1 703 528-2222. complimentary shuttle service to the DC metro.  
• 38.88154-77.111163 Hilton ArlingtonCategory:Has map markers (directly atop the Ballston Metro). Mostly oriented towards business travels; it offers substantial discounts over weekends and holidays.  
• 38.88898-77.083314 Hilton Garden Inn Arlington/Courthouse PlazaCategory:Has map markers, 1333 North Courthouse Rd (Metro: Court House), ☏ +1 703 528-4444. Adjacent to the Court House Plaza restaurants and nightlife $120-260.  
• 38.88161-77.117385 Holiday Inn Arlington @ BallstonCategory:Has map markers, 4610 N. Fairfax Dr (Metro: Ballston), ☏ +1 703 243-9800.  
• 38.89508-77.072676 Hyatt Centric ArlingtonCategory:Has map markers, 1325 Wilson Blvd (Metro: Rosslyn). Renovated; walking distance to local businesses and Georgetown.  
• 38.89371-77.073357 Residence Inn Arlington RosslynCategory:Has map markers, 1651 N Oak St, ☏ +1 703 812-8400. An all-suite hotel with free WiFi, free hot breakfast, free evening buffets M-W, and a dessert buffet Th. $110-270.  
• 38.88064-77.11438 Westin Arlington GatewayCategory:Has map markers, 801 North Glebe Road (Metro: Ballston), ☏ +1 703 717-6200.  
• 38.897289-77.0701029 Le Méridien ArlingtonCategory:Has map markers, 1121 19th Street North, ☏ +1 703 351-9170. Check-in: 4PM, check-out: 11AM. USD.  (updated Mar 2025)

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