Guidebook for Arlington

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Guidebook for Arlington

Food Scene

Great food and margaritas, family- friendly, well-established and lively.
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Taqueria el Poblano
2401 Columbia Pike
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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.
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Bangkok 54 Oriental Market
2927 Columbia Pike
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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.
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Lyon Hall
3100 Washington Blvd
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Wonderful American Bistro food in a lively atmosphere.
Considered the best Korean restaurant in Annandale - home to more than 30,000 Korean Americans.
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Yechon Korean Restaurant
4121 Hummer Rd
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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.
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Buzz Bakeshop
901 Slaters Ln
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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.
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Eastern Market
225 7th St SE
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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.
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Pupatella
5104 Wilson Blvd
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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.
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Bob & Edith's Diner
2310 Columbia Pike
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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.
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Bayou Bakery, Coffee Bar & Eatery
1515 N Courthouse Rd
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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.
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Pho 75
1721 Wilson Blvd
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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.
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Texas Jacks Barbecue
2761 Washington Blvd
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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!
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Sugar Shack Donuts & Coffee
1014 S Glebe Rd
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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:)
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The Celtic House Irish Pub & Restaurant
2500 Columbia Pike
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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.
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Thai Square
3217 Columbia Pike
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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.
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Air Force Memorial
1 Air Force Memorial Dr
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Good views of Washington from this site.
Loaded with history.
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Arlington Cemetery
Arlington Cemetery
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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
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Arlington House - The Robert E. Lee Memorial
321 Sherman Drive
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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.
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Signature Theatre
4200 Campbell Ave
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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.
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Synetic Theater
1800 S Bell St
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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.
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Arlington Cinema and Drafthouse
2903 Columbia Pike
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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!
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Spa World
13830 Braddock Rd
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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
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Union Market
1309 5th St NE
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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.
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Theodore Roosevelt Island Park
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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.
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MedStar Capitals Iceplex
627 N Glebe Rd
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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!
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Arlington Cinema and Drafthouse
2903 Columbia Pike
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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.