Embracing Health and Wellness: Elevate Your Meetings in Arlington, Virginia

In addition to being a hub for growth and innovation, Arlington offers unique opportunities to blend business with wellness! Elevate your event by incorporating health and wellness into your gathering.

With its dynamic neighborhoods, scenic parks, nutritious dining options, and fitness studios. Arlington is the ideal location to host a productive and health-conscious event.

Gyms & Fitness Studios
Parks & Trails
Healthy Eats

Fitness Studios

Arlington has held the title of "America's Fittest City" for six consecutive years, making it the ultimate destination for the go-getting health conscious. Whether your group is looking for a new challenge with a CrossFit class, or a low-key workout at a yoga studio, Arlington has something for everyone. Check out this list of gyms and fitness studios across our neighborhoods and enjoy a great workout session while visiting Arlington for a meeting or conference!

Parks & Trails

Did you know that Arlington is home to the fifth-best park system in the nation? With an impressive 157 parks and nature centers, there's plenty to explore and enjoy. Whether you're looking for sports facilities, hiking trails, picnic areas, playgrounds, or beautiful green spaces to relax and reconnect with nature, Arlington has it all.

Don't miss out on exploring Arlington's natural beauty with your group, too! Ride, run, hike, or stroll through 17 scenic trails, experiencing forests, streams, and stunning vistas together.

Pictured | Mount Vernon Trail
Credit | Jonathan Kozowyk

Healthy Eats

Arlington offers a delicious array of healthy dining options perfect for groups looking to enjoy nutritious meals together. Gather at True Food Kitchen, where the menu is crafted with fresh, organic ingredients and caters to various dietary preferences.

For a vibrant, plant-based experience try Busboys and Poets in Arlignton's Shirlington neighborhood, their menu features a vegan and vegetarian section complete with delicious dishes including Roasted Beet Salad, Vegan "Tuna" Salad sandwich, a Roasted Vegetable Panini and more.

Sweetgreen, with locations in Arlington’s Ballston, Clarendon, Crystal City, Pentagon City and Rosslyn neighborhoods, offers hearty salads and bowls made from locally sourced produce.

Stop by local favorite Lebanese Taverna for a blend of flavor and health. This family-owned restaurant offers Mediterranean dishes rich in vegetables, grains, and lean proteins, plus ample seating making it perfect for larger groups.

These restaurants not only provide wholesome meals but also offer welcoming atmospheres ideal for group gatherings and productive conversations. Make your meeting experience even more memorable while exploring Arlington's vibrant culinary scene!

From incorporating physical activities, to taking in serene outdoor settings, to creating opportunities to explore local healthy dining options, there's a variety of ways to infuse health and wellness into your meeting and ensure a more productive, engaging and memorable event for all attendees.

Author

Paola Fernandez