Metro Access: Clarendon has its own metro stop (Orange Line) and regular buses connect with the Rosslyn metro stop.
Interstate Access: Clarendon is convenient to I-66 and Arlington Boulevard, both major east-west arteries.
Closest Attractions: Arlington Cemetery and the Marine Corps War Memorial (commonly known as the Iwo Jima Memorial) are close by, and Downtown DC is just a quick metro ride away.
Restaurants: Clarendon’s dining options are some of the best in the area. Long known for its cluster of authentic Vietnamese restaurants, Clarendon has experienced a tremendous restaurant boom in the last five years. Featured spots include Ray’s the Stakes on Wilson Blvd. for hand-cut prime steaks served primarily to lucky locals, and Faccia Luna serves some of the best pizza around. Nam Viet and Pho 75 are two Vietnamese stalwarts on the restaurant scene. Harry’s Tap Room and The Boulevard Wood Grill are two welcome additions serving more traditional favorites.
Dry Cleaning: Cleaners dot the landscape all through Clarendon, and other convenient highlights include a Whole Foods Market and many specialty groceries with Asian and Latin flavor.
Gym: Every major area fitness chain has a branch in Clarendon.
Neighborhood Description: Dating back to the turn of the 20th century, Clarendon was the area’s premier retail destination in the 1930s, then suffered from some neglect, and is now one of the nation’s premier examples of transportation-oriented, smart, urban development. With the opening of the metro system in 1976, Clarendon experienced a boom that accelerates today. A huge number of established and new town home and condominium developments exist within an easy walk to great restaurants, shops, and of course, the metro. Just outside of the core area along Wilson Boulevard and Clarendon Boulevard are charming single-family homes and older condominium developments. Clarendon provides an ideal mix of urban vibe and suburban convenience.
Number of Homes: The number of new town home and condominium developments under construction or recently completed is staggering in Clarendon. Established developments exist alongside these new developments, providing ample choice of styles and amenities. Single family homes in the surrounding area provide great options for those seeking a little green space, and still an easy walk to everything Clarendon has to offer.
