Arlington, Virginia
Arlington is a community of 236,254 people in Arlington County, Virginia.
Why visit Arlington
Townapedia lists 129 museums and landmarks, 67 parks and trails, 287 places to eat, 11 places to stay and 7 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Arlington Cinema and Drafthouse, AMC, Calvert Manor and Barcroft Community House.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 90°F; January lows average 30°F.
Weather in Arlington
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Arlington
Arlington County, or simply Arlington, is a county in the U.S. state of Virginia. The county, which is located in the Washington metropolitan area and the broader Northern Virginia region, is positioned directly across the Potomac River from Washington, D.C., the national capital, on the river's southwestern bank. The smallest self-governing county in the United States by area, Arlington County has both suburban and urbanized districts. Its urban areas are located in proximity to several Washington Metro stations and lines.
From the Wikipedia article Arlington County, Virginia (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do7
James Tanner Amphitheater
Cinema and theater · 1.4 mi
310 Sherman Drive, Fort Myer
Museums and landmarks129
Gold's Gym
Monument and historic site
3910 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington
Mo-Th 05:00-23:00; Fr 05:00-22:00; Sa-Su 07:00-19:00
Alexandria City Hall
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 5.9 mi
United States historic place
Alexandria Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 6.0 mi
National Historic Landmark District in Alexandria, Virginia, United States
Alibi Club
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.5 mi
United States historic place
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American Institute of Pharmacy Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.9 mi
Historic building in Washington, DC
Arlington Forest Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.1 mi
United States historic place
Arlington National Cemetery
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.7 mi
National cemetery in Virginia, United States
Athenaeum
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 6.0 mi
Gallery of fine arts and a performance venue (Alexandria, Virginia)
Ball-Sellers House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.7 mi
Historic house in Virginia, United States
Bank of Alexandria
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 5.9 mi
Historic commercial building in Virginia, United States
117 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds67
55 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes287
Fire Works
Restaurant · Pizza · 1.1 mi
Fire Works is a pizzeria and bar serving wood-fired pizzas and craft beer
2350 Clarendon Boulevard, Arlington
Mo-Su 11:00-23:00
Oasis: The Listening Bar
Restaurant · Japanese, Sushi · 0.7 mi
Sushi, cocktails, and music
2940 Clarendon Boulevard, Arlington
Su-Th 11:30-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:30-23:00
Starbucks
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 0.7 mi
801 North Glebe Road, Arlington
Mo-Fr 06:00-19:00; Sa, Su 06:00-18:00
Westville
Diner · American · 0.8 mi
Veggie-forward casual American restaurant
2800 Clarendon Boulevard, Arlington
Mo-Fr 11:30-22:00; Sa-Su 10:00-16:00, 17:00-22:00
Abi Azteca Grill
Restaurant · Mexican · 1.3 mi
3005 Columbia Pike, Arlington
Mo-Th 10:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 10:00-01:30; Su 10:00-22:00
All About Burger
Diner · American · 0.4 mi
3325 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington
Su-We 10:30-22:00; Th 10:30-01:00; Fr-Sa 10:30-03:30
Alshami Restaurant
Restaurant · Syrian, Mediterranean · 1.3 mi
5216 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington
11:00-22:00
Ambar Clarendon
Restaurant · Balkan · 0.8 mi
2901 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington
Mo-Th 11:00-22:30; Fr 11:00-23:30; Sa 09:30-23:30; Su 09:30-22:30
Andy's Pizza
Restaurant · Pizza · 0.4 mi
901 North Pollard Street, Arlington
Su-Th 11:00-00:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-02:00
Anita's New Mexico Style Mexican Food
Restaurant · Mexican · 0.4 mi
3444 Fairfax Drive, Arlington
Su 06:00-21:00; Mo-Th 05:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 05:00-23:30
Astor Mediterranean
Restaurant · Mediterranean · 0.8 mi
2300 North Pershing Drive, Arlington
Mo-Sa 11:00-22:30; Su 11:00-21:30
275 more on the map.
Where to stay11
Hilton Garden Inn Arlington/Courthouse Plaza
Motel and hotel · 1.2 mi
1333 North Courthouse Road, Arlington
Churches and places of worship39
First Presbyterian Church
Church · Presbyterian · 0.7 mi
601 North Vermont Street, Arlington
Mount Olivet United Methodist Church
Church · United Methodist · 1.2 mi
1500 North Glebe Road, Arlington
Shopping32
Gas and EV charging24
Schools, colleges and libraries76
Healthcare20
Inova General Internal Medicine Group - Ballston
Clinic and pharmacy · 0.4 mi
3833 Fairfax Drive, Arlington
Map of Arlington
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 45°F | 30°F | 2.9 in | 4.9 in |
| Feb | 48°F | 32°F | 2.6 in | 5.0 in |
| Mar | 56°F | 39°F | 3.5 in | 2.0 in |
| Apr | 68°F | 48°F | 3.2 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 76°F | 58°F | 3.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 85°F | 68°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 90°F | 72°F | 4.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 88°F | 71°F | 3.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 81°F | 64°F | 3.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 69°F | 52°F | 3.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 58°F | 42°F | 2.9 in | 0.1 in |
| Dec | 49°F | 34°F | 3.4 in | 1.7 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Washington Reagan Ap Gsn 72405 (4 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Arlington County has had 17 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2026-01-23: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2020-04-02: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2018-09-11: Hurricane Florence (Hurricane)
- 2016-03-07: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm (Snowstorm)
- 2012-11-26: Hurricane Sandy (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 4 miles away.
- Bailey's Crossroads 3 mi southwest, about 4 min by car
- Seven Corners 3 mi west, about 4 min by car
- Alexandria 4 mi south, about 7 min by car
- Lake Barcroft 4 mi southwest, about 6 min by car
- Falls Church 4 mi west, about 7 min by car
- Washington 5 mi east, about 8 min by car
- West Falls Church 5 mi west, about 8 min by car
- Lincolnia 5 mi southwest, about 8 min by car
- Columbia 26 mi northeast, about 42 min by car
- Baltimore 39 mi northeast, about 1 h by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Glebewood Village Historic District 01, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Front entry way of Lee-Fendall House, Doalfe at English Wikipedia, Public domain
- Riggs Bank, Georgetown, Ben Schumin, CC BY-SA 2.5
- Mount Hope front, Billkoplitz, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Cherry Hill Farm, ProfReader, CC BY-SA 4.0
- US Naval Observatory (Washington, District of Columbia), Unknown author Unknown author, Public domain
- Department of the Interior - South Building, AgnosticPreachersKid, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Fort Ward (Virginia), AjaxSmack at English Wikipedia, CC BY 2.5
- AI Pharmacy DC, Smallbones, CC0
- Town of Potomac 05, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Vigilant Firehouse - Washington, D.C, APK, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Virginia Theological Seminary Alexandria, VA, John W. Cross, CC BY 2.5
- Embassy of Ukraine, Washington, D.C. 002, APK i kissed a girl and i didn't like it ., CC BY-SA 3.0
- Virginia Heights Historic District 02, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 3.0
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