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Ballston

Think Arlington, Think Ballston


Ballston, the western anchor of the Rosslyn-Ballston Metro corridor, is Arlington’s hub of science and technology and contains the nation’s greatest concentration of scientific research agencies, anchored by the National Science Foundation. Their ability to collocate within a compact, urban environment creates tremendous synergy and drives limitless ingenuity and innovation. The Ballston blend of urban sophistication and neighborhood charm is unmatched in the region. Elegant high-rises, national and regional corporate and association headquarters, upscale hotels, shopping, restaurants and green spaces all contribute to create a vibrant, pedestrian-friendly mix of business and pleasure.

Metro: Ballston/Marymount University, Orange Line

Major Organizations
National Science Foundation | Office of Naval Research | Virginia Tech Advanced Research Institute | CACI International | The Nature Conservancy | NRECA | Marymount University | DeticaDFI

Restaurants
Ted’s Montana Grill | Pinzimini | P.F. Chang's China Bistro | Willow | Rio Grande Cafe | The Front Page | Bailey's Pub


Shopping
Ballston Common Mall

Hotels
The Westin | Hilton Arlington & Towers | Holiday Inn

Facilities
Kettler Capitals Iceplex, home of the Washington Capitals

For More Information

Ballston - Virginia Square Partnership


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