Crystal City Civic Association

WalkArlington Walkabouts
Crystal City
Above Ground Route
Underground Route
Route Extensions
Named for a chandelier in the lobby of one of its first buildings, Crystal
City was originally developed in the 1960s and continues to evolve as a
unique place to live, work, stay and play. This once-industrial area is now
Arlington’s largest downtown, home to more than 350 corporations,
5000 hotel rooms, 8000 residences and a wide array of commercial and
cultural destinations that thrive--inside as well as outside--thanks to a
convenient network of interior walkways waiting to be explored.
Crystal City stretches along the Potomac River from the sweeping vistas
and open space of Long Bridge Park on the north to the remarkably
accessible and architecturally stunning National Airport to the east, with
all the amenities of city living and an array of transportation options in
between. Whether you arrive by plane, train, automobile, bus, bike or
foot, you'll find that Crystal City sparkles!
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1900 Crystal Dr/ Wynwood Market
The seasonal FreshFarms Farmers
Market, Sparket Art Market, and
weekly Food Truck gatherings
bring this streetscape alive with
commerce during the week.
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2121 Courtyard
Recharge in this Crystal City outdoor
space – one of the most popular in
the area. Surrounded by dozens of
culinary offerings, the relaxing urban
park offers plenty of places to sit,
picnic, socialize, or even work, all
with free WiFi.
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walking in and around
Arlington, visit
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EXTENSION B:
National Airport
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TechShop/Art Underground
Get inspired in the Art Underground
featuring working artist studios,
rotating gallery exhibitions, and
TechShop, the area’s premier DIY
design and fabrication studio.
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EXTENSION B: Reagan Washington National Airport
This "neighborhood airport" offers over 80 destinations
and 400 daily departures within a 15-minute walk of
Crystal City’s main street, Crystal Drive.
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CRYSTAL CITY
23rd Street Restaurant Row
This stretch of 23rd Street offers a mouth-watering
array of independent restaurants, international fare,
and colorful nightlife destinations, all with a
neighborhood feel.
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Crystal City Metro (Yellow
and Blue Lines)
Virginia Railway Express
Metroway, Metrobus 9A,
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Capital Bikeshare
FotoWalk Underground
With 150 photographic images rotating
every six months, FotoWalk enlivens
more than 1000 feet of Crystal City's
interior walkways.
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Crystal City Water Park
A perfect lunch spot, the
Crystal City Water Park also
hosts seasonal Yoga classes
and post-work happy hours.
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Crystal Screen/Bell St Courtyard
This picnic-friendly park hosts a free
outdoor film festival every summer.
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Prism & Radiance Art Wall
Here are two prime examples of how
the "Art Walls" project has transformed
Crystal City into an outdoor gallery,
with walls as its canvases.
Synetic Theater
Famous for its Silent Shakespeare Series,
Synetic is the region’s premier physical
theater presenting dynamic productions
with a synthesis of art forms and a focus
on movement.
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Crystal Dr.
Situated between the
Potomac River and several
residential neighborhoods,
this lively urban village
includes world-class hotels
and restaurants,
businesses large and small,
an array of urban living
options, and year-round
cultural happenings
inside and out.
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Ambience:
Crystal City Metro/Commuter Store
Serving the Yellow and Blue lines
and served by the Crystal City
CommuterStore, the Crystal City Metro
station offers rapid access to downtown
DC and other parts of the region.
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Flat urban streetscapes
and interior walkways.
Sidewalks leading to
parkland on north end
and multi-use trail to south.
The Landing
Take a load off, eat your lunch,
or just stop and socialize at this
indoor plaza featuring abundant
seating and relaxing lighting.
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Terrain:
Jefferson Davis Hwy.
Main Route: 1.9 miles
Extension A: 1.2 miles
Extension B: 1.7 miles
EXTENSION A:
Long Bridge Park
To Long Bridge Park
EXTENSION A: Long Bridge Park
A showplace of environmentally sound
redevelopment, this immaculate and versatile
park offers state-of-the-art recreational
facilities, dramatic views, stunning public art,
and year-round activity.
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Length:
The Crystal City Walkabout was developed with guidance from the
Crystal City Business Improvement District.
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