Shopping
Ballston mall is a few blocks away from The Continental, is a four-level mall complete with restaurants, a food court, a 12-screen movie theater, and the Kettler Capitals Iceplex.
City Details
Ballston is located on the Wilson Boulevard-Clarendon Boulevard corridor, which was named one of 10 "Great Streets" in the U.S. by the American Planning Association in 2008. Ballston-MU Metro station is a major transportation hub, connecting Metrobus and ART buses with Metrorail's Orange Line. Ballston Virginia is only 3 miles away from Washington, DC, which means attractions like the Smithsonian, the Lincoln Memorial, and the White House are just a Metrorail ride away. Restaurants near the Metro station, tall office and residential buildings, hotels, restaurants, and sidewalks full of people create that big-city, downtown feel.. A large number of sit-down, take-out, and fast food restaurants are within walking distance.
Restaurants
A large number of sit-down, take-out, and fast food restaurants are within walking distance - these include Montana's, Licks, Harvey's, as well as Japanese, Chinese, Middle East cuisines.
Schools
Arlington Public Schools is a diverse and inclusive school community, committed to academic excellence and integrity. Each school provide a caring, safe and healthy learning environment, responsive to each student, in collaboration with families and the community. www.apsva.us/Page/1
Transit
Arlington Transportation Partners, ATP, provides customer-focused information and services to make your employees, residents, tenants, or visitors aware of the most convenient and logical transportation options. ATP’s innovative and customized programs provide you with award-winning services that are consistently rated among the best in the country.