Crystal City

National Landing

Comprised of three distinct Arlington neighborhoods: Crystal City, Pentagon City and Potomac Yard, National Landing is home to major anchors like Amazon HQ2 and Virginia Tech Institute for Advanced Computing, innovative start-ups, hotels, and a booming local restaurant scene. This thriving urban core of Northern Virginia offers the best of city life with unparalleled transit access, over a dozen green parks and trails, hundreds of community events and much more.

High-tech and innovative, Crystal City is a high-octane urban community and Arlington’s largest downtown, perched on the Potomac River. An epicenter of innovation and technology fast-transforming Crystal City stands tall and proud.

Marked by high-rise apartments and offices, this high-energy urban community is just steps from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport. Arlington’s largest downtown boasts an enviable location along the Potomac River with dramatic views of Washington, D.C., and the national monuments.

More than 75 trendy stores, hip restaurants and cool cafes beckon visitors along the walkable streets of the neighborhood, along with weekly farmers and artisan markets that create lively social gathering spots.

Opportunities to exercise abound — from cycling and climbing to bike lanes and yoga. Stay fit at the world-class Long Bridge Park Aquatics & Fitness Center with Arlington’s only Olympic-sized pool (accessible to many hotel guests) and a waterfront esplanade with dramatic views of DC, and at Movement’s gyms and climbing walls covering more than an acre. Amid the area’s hustle and bustle, wellness center Mind Your Body Oasis invites you to relax and renew with hot and cold yoga, Pilates, fascia blasting, cupping therapy, reiki, deep soul channeling and various types of massage.

Visitors can also access the region’s extensive network of bike paths via the Mount Vernon Trail, which offers opportunities for recreational riding and two-wheeled tours of local monuments.

Dining

From 23rd Street Restaurant Row to Crystal Drive, diners enjoy an array of winning flavors. Get your taco and guac fix at Tacombi. Celeb chef, local star Spike Mendelsohn, dishes slices of heaven from We, The Pizza and inventive burgers from Good Stuff Eatery next door. Tuck into northern Italian food at The Portofino Restaurant, modern Thai dishes at Urban Thai and Tex-Mex and Salvadoran cuisine at Los Tios Grill. McNamara’s Pub & Restaurant serves Guinness on tap with Irish fare and live music. Steak lovers can satisfy their red-meat cravings at such classic outlets at Morton’s, Ruth’s Chris Steak House and Ted’s Montana Grill.

For a one-of-a-kind experience, visit Beauty Champagne & Sugar Boutique, a charming wine bar, bottle shop, bistro and sweets boutique all rolled into one.

The National Landing Water Park provides visitors with a variety of dining options in an outdoor food hall setting.

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Nightlife

Sample 40 drafts while enjoying trivia and karaoke at the hip Highline RxR and go for comedy and poker nights at Crystal City Sports Pub. Enjoy food, beer and a film, all from your seat, at the Alamo Drafthouse Cinema. Families love the lanes and video games at retro-cool Lucky Strike, and there's no place like Freddie’s Beach Bar and Restaurant for an unforgettable night out!

After you're done enjoying Crystal City, be sure to check out the other neighborhoods in Arlington. For more information on Crystal City, including hundreds of events each year, visit the National Landing Business Improvement District (BID) website.

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