Unique Neighborhoods
Arlington's unique blend of urban sophistication and neighborhood charm is unmatched in the region.
Elegant high-rises, bustling Metro stations, a diverse cultural scene, exciting nightlife, plus 500 restaurants (many of them found only in Arlington), live theaters and much more make Arlington the area’s premier place to live, work, play and stay.
Learn more about our different "urban villages" here: Ballston | Clarendon | Columbia Pike | Courthouse | Crystal City | Lee Highway | Pentagon City | Rosslyn | Shirlington | Virginia Square
Ballston
Arlington's hub of science and technology, the home of DARPA, Virginia Tech Capital Research Center, and top federal and private research and technology companies.
Clarendon
Arlington's nightlife destination with hip businesses and dozens of restaurants and clubs for a business power lunch or night on the town.
Columbia Pike
Art deco buildings, small-scale, specialty retail and Arlington's greatest concentration of ethnic restaurants make the Pike a unique tourist destination.
Courthouse
Home to County government and growing technology companies.
Pentagon City
In the shadow of the Pentagon and home to the DEA, Pentagon City also boasts plenty of lodging, shopping and dining.
Rosslyn
With monumental views of Washington, D.C., Rosslyn is a neighborhood of top media companies and corporations, with brand-new office spaces for businesses of the future.
Shirlington
The Village at Shirlington's walkable promenade and restaurant offerings are great for employees, and the businesses and condos steps away make this village complete.
Virginia Square
The prime spot for education and research, home to GMU's Arlington campus as well as Defense Department research facilities.
Arlington Economic Development
