Guidebook for Arlington

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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 - The Robert E. Lee Memorial
321 Sherman Drive
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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.
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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Lincoln-emlékmű
2 Lincoln Memorial Cir NW
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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.
The Vietnam Wall is a humbling sight and one of the only avant-garde monuments in DC.
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Vietnámi veteránok emlékműve
5 Henry Bacon Dr NW
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The 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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Franklin Delano Roosevelt emlékműve
1850 West Basin Dr SW
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Another great monument not to be missed. On the Tidal Basin between the MLK and Thomas Jefferson Memorial.
My favorite monument.
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Thomas Jefferson Memorial Bookstore
16 E Basin Dr SW
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My 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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Washington-emlékmű
2 15th St NW
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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.
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 NW
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It 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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Albert Einstein Memorial
2101 Constitution Ave. NW
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One 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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Nemzeti park
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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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Amerikai Történeti Nemzeti Múzeum
1300 Constitution Ave. NW
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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.
Home of the Hope Diamond!
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Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History
10th St. & Constitution Ave. NW
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Home 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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Az Amerikai Egyesült Államok Botanikus Kertje
100 Maryland Ave SW
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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.
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 NW
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Hands 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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Fehér Ház déli gyep
1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW
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You 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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George Washington Mount Vernonja
3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Hwy
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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.

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 Boulevard
A 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 Pike
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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"
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 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!
Great local coffee shop.
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Rappahannock Coffee
2406 Columbia Pike
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Great 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 Pike
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The 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 S
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This 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 S
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A 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 Blvd
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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.

Arts & Culture

Great place to watch a movie or a comedy show!
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Arlington Cinema and Drafthouse
2903 Columbia Pike
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Great 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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Az Amerikai Egyesült Államok Capitoliuma
First Street Southeast
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The US Capitol is where congress convenes. You may just see your Senator walking outside!