Whether you live in Arlington, Virginia or are thinking of moving here this site is for you. Presented by Elizabeth Bouchard, Arlington native and longtime real estate professional.
While technically a part of Washington, D.C., Theodore Roosevelt Island is only accessible via a Mount Vernon Trail footbridge from the Arlington side of the Potomac. Featuring a memorial to the famed “Rough Rider,” conservationist, trustbuster, and 26th President of the United States, the Island also features a network of trails and ranger-led tours.
The View of DC presents a sweeping panorama of the D.C. area’s magnificent monuments and renowned landmarks. Located in Arlington’s Rosslyn neighborhood, this concourse offers visitors picturesque views through floor-to-ceiling windows and open-air views from its outside terrace. Entrance is free with a valid photo ID.
Located in Ballston, this tasty seafood spot features weekend brunch service, an outdoor bar, local oysters and weekday happy hour pricing. See The Salt Line’s website.
This 18-mile long paved trail carries runners, walkers, and bikers from George Washington’s famed Mount Vernon estate through eastern Fairfax, Alexandria, and Arlington to Theodore Roosevelt Island at its northern trailhead. Enjoy views of the Potomac and D.C.
Photo of Navy-Merchant Marine Memorial with tulips and photo of bikers watching plane take off at Gravelly Point are courtesy of Arlington Economic Development.
Thank you to all the fans of 365 Things to Do in Arlington, Virginia and 365 Things to Do in Northern Virginia on Facebook and the related pages on my websites, All Around Arlington and 365NoVA, I have now completed 365 posts about my hometown of Arlington and another 365 about the greater Northern Virginia area. I have shared information about restaurants and bars, fairs and festivals, parks and sporting events, historical sites, monuments and memorials, shops, art galleries, theatres, and music venues. Some of you have asked, “What is next?” It shouldn’t end here. There are too many more places to explore in this great community.
I won’t commit to posting on each site every day now, but I won’t limit posts to one a day either. In the past, I tried to have only one post per venue unless it was a special event, but now I may make repeat posts for the same place if, for example, a popular band is playing at a music venue, a restaurant I have written about before is having a special dinner, or an art gallery has a new exhibit I think might be of interest to our readers. I will also repeat a previous post for an annual event so I can update it with current information. I will try to visit more of the places I haven’t been personally so I can give a firsthand review and take my own photographs. I may incorporate reader polls, photo contests, and announce deals. And I will be filling in the gaps on the websites which don’t have all 365 posts yet. These sites allow you to search by keywords so I encourage you to visit them as a resource when you are looking for something to do.
What I ask in return is that you interact with the site. “Like” a post if it’s one of your favorite places, or someplace you have never been but you would like to try. Comment on posts. Share them. Make suggestions. These sites will only be made better with more interaction from you. And support your local businesses. To borrow a phrase from Dale Chumbley whose site about Vancouver, Washington inspired me, “Get out, explore and enjoy our community!”
Elizabeth Bouchard
