What's Ballston like?
There are lots of things that visitors like about Ballston, especially its restaurants. You can take time to discover this walkable neighbourhood's monuments. Top places in the larger area to visit include Arlington National Cemetery and Lincoln Memorial. Popular sights worth seeing in the larger area include Washington Monument and White House.
How to get to Ballston
Ballston is located 2 mi (3.3 km) from the heart of Arlington.
Flying to:
- Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA), 4.3 mi (7 km) from Ballston
- Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD), 18.9 mi (30.4 km) from Ballston
- College Park, MD (CGS), 11.9 mi (19.1 km) from Ballston
Getting to Ballston on the metro
Stations in the neighbourhood include:
- Ballston Station
- Virginia Square Station
Things to see and do in and around Ballston
Things to see near Ballston:
- Arlington National Cemetery (2.1 mi/3.4 km away)
- Georgetown University (2.4 mi/3.9 km away)
- Lincoln Memorial (3.2 mi/5.1 km away)
- George Washington University (3.3 mi/5.4 km away)
- American University (3.9 mi/6.3 km away)
Things to do near Ballston:
- National Museum of African American History and Culture (4.1 mi/6.5 km away)
- National Museum of Natural History (4.4 mi/7.1 km away)
- Smithsonian's National Zoo (4.5 mi/7.2 km away)
- Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum (4.8 mi/7.7 km away)
- Kennedy Center (2.9 mi/4.6 km away)
When is the best time to visit Arlington?
