What's Shirlington like?
There are lots of things that visitors like about Shirlington, especially its restaurants. Enjoy the neighbourhood's entertainment venues, opera and theatre scene. Take in some culture at Signature Theatre. White House and Arlington National Cemetery are a couple of popular sights nearby.
How to get to Shirlington
Flying to:
- Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA), 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from Shirlington
- College Park, MD (CGS), 13.2 mi (21.2 km) from Shirlington
- Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD), 20.7 mi (33.3 km) from Shirlington
Things to see and do in and around Shirlington
Things to see near Shirlington:
- White House (4.9 mi/7.9 km away)
- Arlington National Cemetery (2.8 mi/4.5 km away)
- George Washington University (4.6 mi/7.4 km away)
- National Air Force Memorial (2.3 mi/3.6 km away)
- George Washington Masonic National Memorial (2.8 mi/4.5 km away)
Things to do near Shirlington:
- Signature Theatre (0.1 mi/0.1 km away)
- Birchmere (1.5 mi/2.4 km away)
- Arlington Historical Museum (1.7 mi/2.8 km away)
- Mt Vernon Ave (2 mi/3.3 km away)
- Pentagon Row (2.2 mi/3.5 km away)
When is the best time to visit Arlington?
- Hottest months: July, August, June, September (average 24°C)
- Coldest months: January, February, December, March (average 4°C)
- Rainiest months: July, August, September, June (average 121 mm of rainfall)