Arlington (Virginia)/Southwest
The southwestern reaches of Arlington, while a bit off the beaten track, is a diverse and up-and coming area. This article covers the area between of Arlington Boulevard and I-395.
Understand
The Columbia Pike corridor, centered on Columbia Pike east of Glebe Road, is an up-and-coming district, with a number of new high-rise developments, restaurants, and bars recently joining the landmark Arlington Cinema & Drafthouse. The Pike is served by frequent Metrobuses connecting it to the Pentagon Metro.
Shirlington is a mixed use development with a variety of restaurants as well as art and event space, and of course shopping, accessed mainly via I-395 (the Shirley Highway).
Get in
See
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address: 5711 4th Street SouthA historic community center built in 1892
Barcroft Community HouseA historic community center built in 1908
Cathedral of Saint Thomas MoreCathedral of the Catholic Diocese of Arlington
Unitarian Universalist Church of ArlingtonThe first Unitarian church in Washington, D.C.'s suburbs. The current building is a 1964 concrete Brutalist structure listed on the National Register
Lomax African Methodist Episcopal Zion ChurchA historic African Methodist Episcopal Zion church listed on the National Register
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phone: +1 703 486-2345address: 2903 Columbia PikeA unique combination of a full restaurant located inside a movie theater. Also offers live comedy shows and large-screen viewings of major sports events. Over 22 years old, the “Drafthouse” replaced the Arlington Theater or “Old Arlington” as it was affectionately known in 1985. The building itself is over 65 years old.
Four Mile Run TrailFour Mile Run is a creek that flows through this part of Arlington in a small but steep valley. A nice walk or run down the trail is a good break from the urban setting surrounding it.
Signature TheatreA professional regional theater known for its productions of musicals and new plays
Barcroft ParkHome of George Washington University's Colonials baseball team
Buy
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address: 4280 Campbell Ave.A mixed-use town center with a selection of specialty retailers and restaurants, as well as the Signature Theatre and an art-house cinema.
Sleep
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phone: +1 703 979-4400address: 2480 S Glebe Road, Arlington, Virginia 22206
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phone: +1 703 525-0300address: 2201 Arlington Blvd