Julia & Marco’s guidebook
Food scene
New beer pub within walking distance! Get variety on tap, and good pub food.
199 locals recommend
Meridian Pint
6035 Wilson BlvdNew beer pub within walking distance! Get variety on tap, and good pub food.
The best Vietnamese food in the US. Also the largest Vietnamese shopping center outside of Vietnam (I've been told). Lots of restaurants, a large grocery store, bakeries, bubble tea, and lots more.
47 locals recommend
Eden Center
6751-6799 Wilson BlvdThe best Vietnamese food in the US. Also the largest Vietnamese shopping center outside of Vietnam (I've been told). Lots of restaurants, a large grocery store, bakeries, bubble tea, and lots more.
Cafe Rio Mexican Grill
20680 Seneca Meadows PkwyGreat food and horchata!
Authentic and delicious Salvadorean pupusas (handmade tortillas stuffed with cheese and other savory fillings).
7 locals recommend
La Union Restaurant
5517 Wilson BlvdAuthentic and delicious Salvadorean pupusas (handmade tortillas stuffed with cheese and other savory fillings).
Dogfish Head Alehouse
CenterGood food and good beer.
Raaga Restaurant
5872 Leesburg PikeGreat Indian food at a reasonable price
Parks
Local park- walking paths through the woods, batting cage and mini golf. Pool and water park open from Memorial Day - Labor Day. The Hill was a military post during the Civil War.
8 locals recommend
Upton Hill Regional Park
6060 Wilson BlvdLocal park- walking paths through the woods, batting cage and mini golf. Pool and water park open from Memorial Day - Labor Day. The Hill was a military post during the Civil War.
Bike trail at the bottom of our hill. It is a rails to trail that connects with many bike trails in Arlington and Norther Virginia area. You can ride to the monuments, or to Mount Vernon, or to the East Falls Church Metro station.
W&OD Rails
Four Mile Run TrailBike trail at the bottom of our hill. It is a rails to trail that connects with many bike trails in Arlington and Norther Virginia area. You can ride to the monuments, or to Mount Vernon, or to the East Falls Church Metro station.
Neighborhood Park at the bottom of our hill. playgrounds, disc golf, bike trails, tennis courts, picnic facilities, bathrooms, a stream.
7 locals recommend
Bluemont Park
601 Four Mile Run TrailNeighborhood Park at the bottom of our hill. playgrounds, disc golf, bike trails, tennis courts, picnic facilities, bathrooms, a stream.
Park within walking distance. Beautiful roses and walking paths. Just on the other side of Four Mile Run from the W&OD Trail. It has multiple playgrounds and picnic areas.
Bon Air Park
850 N Lexington StPark within walking distance. Beautiful roses and walking paths. Just on the other side of Four Mile Run from the W&OD Trail. It has multiple playgrounds and picnic areas.
Shopping
All in one stop shop for everything from groceries to electronics, walk-able from our house.
33 locals recommend
Target
6100 Arlington BlvdAll in one stop shop for everything from groceries to electronics, walk-able from our house.
Seven Corners Center
6201 Arlington BlvdClosest stand alone grocery store to our place. 20 minute walk or 5 minute drive, just under 1 mile.
345 locals recommend
Safeway
5101 Wilson BlvdClosest stand alone grocery store to our place. 20 minute walk or 5 minute drive, just under 1 mile.
Second closest stand alone grocery store to our home (1.1 miles). This is right on the way to or from the Ballston Metro, and on the Metro Bus line.
345 locals recommend
Safeway
5101 Wilson BlvdSecond closest stand alone grocery store to our home (1.1 miles). This is right on the way to or from the Ballston Metro, and on the Metro Bus line.
Sightseeing
The changing of the guard is impressive, every hour on the hour.
Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History
10th St. & Constitution Ave. NWAn awesome FREE Zoo with Giant Pandas. You can get there on public transportation, but you have to walk up a hill a few blocks from the Woodley Park-ZOO/ Adams Morgan Metro station. Or you can drive. There is free two hour street parking on the Western Entrance, or paid parking is $25. https://nationalzoo.si.edu/visit
771 locals recommend
Smithsonian National Zoological Park
3001 Connecticut Ave NWAn awesome FREE Zoo with Giant Pandas. You can get there on public transportation, but you have to walk up a hill a few blocks from the Woodley Park-ZOO/ Adams Morgan Metro station. Or you can drive. There is free two hour street parking on the Western Entrance, or paid parking is $25. https://nationalzoo.si.edu/visit
National Air and Space Museum
600 Independence Ave SWNational Museum of American History
1300 Constitution Ave. NWVietnam Veterans Memorial
5 Henry Bacon Dr NWVisible from the car on Rt 50 on your way to DC, but stop here to enjoy the monument, open space, and great views of DC.
120 locals recommend
U.S. Marine Corps War Memorial
Visible from the car on Rt 50 on your way to DC, but stop here to enjoy the monument, open space, and great views of DC.
Great venue, with concerts, plays, and all kinds of shows nighly. If you want the experience without the cost of a ticket, they also have free shows every night at 6pm through the Millennium Stage performances.
498 locals recommend
John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts
2700 F St NWGreat venue, with concerts, plays, and all kinds of shows nighly. If you want the experience without the cost of a ticket, they also have free shows every night at 6pm through the Millennium Stage performances.
Make a reservation online once you have your travel dates, as this popular new museum requires a timed entry ticket booked far in advance.
451 locals recommend
National Museum of African American History and Culture
1400 Constitution Ave. NWMake a reservation online once you have your travel dates, as this popular new museum requires a timed entry ticket booked far in advance.
City advice
Ways to save
If our suite isn't avaiable for your longer stays
We have another suite in my in law's home we help with managing. Send us an e-mail at julia.ovando@gmail.com for more info.