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Arlington (Virginia), United States
Photo: Cliff from Arlington, Virginia, USA, CC BY 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons
The southwestern reaches of Arlington, while a bit off the beaten track, is a diverse and up-and coming area. This article covers the area between Arlington Boulevard and I-395.
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A historic community center built in 1892.
A historic community center built in 1908.
Cathedral of the Catholic Diocese of Arlington.
The first Unitarian church in Washington, D.C.'s suburbs. The current building is a 1964 concrete Brutalist structure listed on the National Register.
A historic African Methodist Episcopal Zion church listed on the National Register.
A unique combination of a full restaurant located inside a movie theater. Also offers live comedy shows and large-screen viewings of major sports events. Over 22 years old, the “Drafthouse” replaced the Arlington Theater or “Old Arlington” as it was affectionately known in 1985. The building is over 65 years old as of 2024.
Four Mile Run is a creek that flows through this part of Arlington in a small but steep valley. A nice walk or run down the trail is a good break from the urban setting surrounding it.
A professional regional theater known for its productions of musicals and new plays.
Arlington, VA Hotel
A mixed-use town center with a selection of specialty retailers and restaurants, as well as the Signature Theatre and an art-house cinema.
Southwest Arlington is not served by any Metro rail lines, but has dense bus service, especially along Columbia Pike.
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