Allison’s guidebook
Sightseeing
The Air Force Memorial is about a 25 minute walk from our house. Its a great place to hang out and enjoy the view of DC and the Arlington Cemetery.
48 locals recommend
Air Force Memorial
1 Air Force Memorial DrThe Air Force Memorial is about a 25 minute walk from our house. Its a great place to hang out and enjoy the view of DC and the Arlington Cemetery.
Gravelly Point is more of a locals thing but its worth a mention. Its a park right along the Potomac River just north of Reagan National Airport. Its a fun place to have a watch the planes take off and land. Folks usually bring a blanket (and maybe a picnic) and watch as the planes fly a few hundred feet directly overhead.
88 locals recommend
Gravelly Point Park
George Washington Memorial ParkwayGravelly Point is more of a locals thing but its worth a mention. Its a park right along the Potomac River just north of Reagan National Airport. Its a fun place to have a watch the planes take off and land. Folks usually bring a blanket (and maybe a picnic) and watch as the planes fly a few hundred feet directly overhead.
The reason our neighborhood is called Pentagon City is because it was original built as housing for employees working in the Pentagon in the 1940's. The Pentagon is walking distance from here - maybe a mile once you get across the parking lot.
If you are interested in a tour, book it in advance: https://pentagontours.osd.mil/Tours/
101 locals recommend
The Pentagon
The reason our neighborhood is called Pentagon City is because it was original built as housing for employees working in the Pentagon in the 1940's. The Pentagon is walking distance from here - maybe a mile once you get across the parking lot.
If you are interested in a tour, book it in advance: https://pentagontours.osd.mil/Tours/
If you want to get some exercise, the Mount Vernon Trail is a great place to bike or run. It is a 17 mile stretch between DC and Mt Vernon in Alexandria, VA. It runs along the Potomac which means you will have great views of the National Mall and the monuments.
https://www.nps.gov/gwmp/planyourvisit/mtvernontrail.htm
Mount Vernon Trail
Mount Vernon TrailIf you want to get some exercise, the Mount Vernon Trail is a great place to bike or run. It is a 17 mile stretch between DC and Mt Vernon in Alexandria, VA. It runs along the Potomac which means you will have great views of the National Mall and the monuments.
https://www.nps.gov/gwmp/planyourvisit/mtvernontrail.htm
One of the best things about our neighborhood is our proximity to Washington DC. You can hop over to DC by metro, car or bike. We are three metro stops away on the yellow line and four metro stops on the blue line.
427 locals recommend
Washington
One of the best things about our neighborhood is our proximity to Washington DC. You can hop over to DC by metro, car or bike. We are three metro stops away on the yellow line and four metro stops on the blue line.
Food scene
Pentagon Row is just a few blocks from our house. It's a good place to grab a cup of coffee or casual dinner (Thai, Vietnamese, Peruvian, Lebanese, All-American). In the summer, they do a good job with bringing bands in the evening for entertainment and keep fountains running that kids just love. In the winter, there is a ice-skating rink.
36 locals recommend
Pentagon Row
1201 S Joyce StPentagon Row is just a few blocks from our house. It's a good place to grab a cup of coffee or casual dinner (Thai, Vietnamese, Peruvian, Lebanese, All-American). In the summer, they do a good job with bringing bands in the evening for entertainment and keep fountains running that kids just love. In the winter, there is a ice-skating rink.
About six blocks from our house, there are several streets of restaurants. The ones on 23rd Street are more locally owned but there are some good options on Crystal City Drive as well. You can browse this list but let me know if you want any recommendations. https://www.crystalcity.org/activities/events-and-activities/dining
32 locals recommend
Crystal City
About six blocks from our house, there are several streets of restaurants. The ones on 23rd Street are more locally owned but there are some good options on Crystal City Drive as well. You can browse this list but let me know if you want any recommendations. https://www.crystalcity.org/activities/events-and-activities/dining
If you have a car, Del Ray is cute little community nearby that has plenty of dining options as well as boutique type stores. One of the most popular stops in the Dairy Godmother which serves custard style ice cream. https://www.yelp.com/biz/the-dairy-godmother-alexandria
50 locals recommend
Del Ray
If you have a car, Del Ray is cute little community nearby that has plenty of dining options as well as boutique type stores. One of the most popular stops in the Dairy Godmother which serves custard style ice cream. https://www.yelp.com/biz/the-dairy-godmother-alexandria