Ballston - Arlington County, VirginiaMetro Access: Ballston has its own metro stop on the Orange Line. Interstate Access: Ballston is convenient to I-66 and Arlington Boulevard, both major east-west arteries. Closest Attractions: All the attractions of D.C. are a quick metro ride or drive away, and the dining and shopping options in Clarendon are within walking or biking distance. Restaurants: Ballston dining options vary from national chains to local spots with international flavor. Layalina is one of the top Lebanese restaurants in town, and Carpool offers pool tables and barbecue from Rocklands, some of the finest ‘cue in the area. Rio Grande Café is popular for happy hour and very good Mexican food. Nearby Clarendon enhances the quickly accessible dining options for Ballston residents.
Dry Cleaning: Cleaners are ubiquitous in Ballston, and supermarkets, pharmacies, and all of the other necessities of life lie close by on Washington Boulevard and Glebe Road. Gym: Every major area fitness chain has a branch in Ballston or nearby Clarendon.
Neighborhood Description: A retail center known as Parkington in the 1950’s, Ballston declined until the opening of the metro system in 1976. Today, Ballston hosts a major commercial and residential hub, vibrant with smart and robust growth. Home to major trade associations, federal contractors, non-profits, and federal agencies, Ballston provides access to work and play just outside your door. Ballston Common Mall anchors Ballston retail. Leafy surrounding neighborhoods with established with parks, playgrounds, and schools offer single-family and town homes.
Number of Homes: As in nearby Clarendon, new developments of condominiums and town homes shoot up with amazing speed in Ballston. Condominiums here tend to be upscale and ultra-modern, with all amenities available. Single family homes in and around Ballston are diverse in style with larger lots, most constructed in the 1940’s or earlier.
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