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Ewingjr98 Says: Some of the public art in Rosslyn includes "Dark Star Park" near the Iwo Jima Monument (1984), "Cupid's Garden" right on Wilson Boulevard (1994), "Anna and David" above the Wilson boulevard Safeway (1986), and "Liquid Pixels" on Lynn Street above Cosi Cafe (2002).
Ewingjr98 Says: Rosslyn was home to a small Civil War fort called Fort Haggerty. Today there are no remains of this fort, except for a small historical marker erected in 1965. The fort was named after Union Lieutenant Colonel James Haggerty who was killed at the first Battle of Bull Run in...
Fort Ethan Allen - near the Chain Bridge
Ewingjr98 Says: Fort Ethan Allen was an earthwork fort in Arlington, Virginia. It was built by the Union Army in 1861 as part of the defense of Washington during the American Civil War. The remains of the fort, a portion of the earthen walls, now overgrown, are now part of Fort Ethan Allen...
Ewingjr98 Says: Fort C.F. Smith Park is a small 19-acre nature and historic area that includes thick trees, a meadow, the Hendry House and earthworks of a Civil War fort that was used for the defense of Washington DC.Fort C.F. Smith was built by the Union Army in 1863. This was part of the...
Tivoli Pastry and Gourmet - Rosslyn Station
Ewingjr98 Says: I have been on a constant quest to find the best breakfast sandwich and coffee in Rosslyn. So far I have been to McDonalds, Skywalk Cafe, Cosi Cafe, and Coffee Express, and my latest stop was Tivoli. I don't remember seeing breakfast sandwiches on their menu in the past, but...
Kanpai Sushi - Rosslyn, Arlington, VA
Ewingjr98 Says: Kanpai is a sushi spot, run mostly by Koreans, in the Rosslyn neighborhood of Arlington. I was wandering around looking for dinner one night around 9:45, and stopped in here because most places closed at 10:00pm. Kanpai was open until 10:30, so I decided to stop in.I was...
Cafe Asia - Wilson Blvd, Rosslyn, Arlington
Ewingjr98 Says: The first time I walked past Cafe Asia in the fall of 2008 I was impressed by the huge number of customers packing the outdoor sidewalk tables. Once arrived the tables were gone but the inside is still usually busy. I finally got a chance to eat here when meeting a few...
Skywalk Cafe - Rosslyn, Arlington, VA
Ewingjr98 Says: Skywalk Cafe is above Rosslyn Station and is a very popular neighborhood cafeteria for all of the local office workers. They have a little of everything from prepared main dishes like meats and veggies, to short order sandwiches and fries. Most of the workers are Asian, and...
Red Hot and Blue BBQ - Rosslyn, Arlington, VA
Ewingjr98 Says: Headquartered in Arlington, VA, Red Hot and Blue has franchised locations across much of the country, centered mainly in the Mid-West and the Mid-Atlantic states. I have eaten at a few locations, notably the Arlington (Rosslyn), VA branch and Annapolis.The brisket is...
Ewingjr98 Says: Ray's Hell Burger is a hidden gem with probably the best burgers in the DC area if not the entire solar system. First and most difficult, find the nondescript store front hidden in a small plaza on Wilson Blvd... so inconspicuous is the restaurant that it doesn't even have a...
Rosslyn Metro Mall Food Court - Philadelphia Mikes
Ewingjr98 Says: Philadelphia Mike's looks like a dump, like most of the other places in the Rosslyn Metro Mall. But this restaurant, run by an Indian family, has some great food options at cheap prices. I've tried their shami kabob and gyros that run about $6 a meal, plus a little extra for...
McDonalds - Rosslyn, Arlington, VA
Ewingjr98 Says: I have never written a tip about a typical American fast food joint before, but this one deserves mention. I have been to the Rosslyn, Virginia McDonald's more than any other restaurant in the DC area, and probably more than any restaurant anywhere. In just a month and a...
Ewingjr98 Says: Cafe Cu Cu is a large restaurant with a deli, short-order grill, and buffet. This is a popular place for lunch in the neighborhood because it has something for everyone. They offer cold sandwiches ($4.50 to $5.50), hot sandwiches ($5.00 to $5.50), and a buffet with hot...
Ewingjr98 Says: One of dozens of small, nondescript cafes lining the streets of Rosslyn to serve coffee and sandwiches to local military and businessmen who work in the nearby high-rise offices. They offer four or five types of coffee, a few types of fruit, breakfast and lunch sandwiches,...
Gallery Market & Cafe (& Dry Cleaning?) - Rosslyn
Ewingjr98 Says: Oak Street Cafe is a decent place near the Rosslyn Metro to grab coffee, sandwiches, or even beer, some groceries, and the dry cleaning. We stopped in one afternoon around 4pm just for coffee and were the only people in the cafe except for the workers and a loud guy yelling...
Lynn Street Cafe- Rosslyn, Arlington
Ewingjr98 Says: My latest venture in the Rosslyn area is the Lynn Street cafe just a block away from the Rosslyn Metro station on, you guessed it, Lynn Street. When I arrived about quarter to eight in the morning there were just three other customers in the large, comfortable cafe. I...
This is a hotel bar... definately a negative. I have always hated hotel bars, probably always will, until I'm about 60 and around the same age as the other customers. But this bar has one big draw that other greasy hotel bars lack: a stunning view over the Potomac River to Georgetown and beyond.
We stopped in one Friday afternoon around 6pm and grabbed a few seats at the bar. Lhenne1 and I each had a bottle of beer ($5.50 each). The bar area is against the glass and set low so the bar seats face the windows. The bartender walks between you and the windows, but does not block the view. Heck, he barely even stops to see if you need a drink; you won't even know he's there!
We sat for about 45 minutes and just stared over the bar at the city across the river, trying to pick out key landmarks. From here you can easily see Georgetown University and the National Cathedral behind it in the distance. I was also able to pick out Catholic University, the Georgetown Reservoir, the poltergeist stair in Georgetown, the Naval Observatory, and a few other locations. Unfortunately the bar does not offer any views to the National Mall or the White House.
The bartender here was pretty bored and our service slow. I planned to have a second beer, but he ignored my empty bottle for about 5 minutes, so we decided to pay and leave. Come for the views, not the service.
This 17th floor bar is attached to a restaurant with similar views.
Updated Jul 9, 2009
Arlington is a tiny county, but it's heavily populated so it feels more like a big city. There are a few highways in Arlington, including I-66, I-395, and The George Washington Parkway, but most of the through roads are large city streets like Wilson Blvd, Clarendon Blvd, Arlington Blvd, Leesburg Pike, Columbia Pike, Clarendon Blvd, Glebe Road, and others. Due to the smaller roads, many people tend to use the Metro here to get to and from their jobs and offices along the Orange Line.
If you must drive, remember that parking is at a premium in the larger residential and business areas like Rosslyn, Clarendon, Ballston, Falls Church, and other towns. In Rosslyn, there is no free on-street parking that I've been able to find. Metered parking is typically limited to two hours or less. Garages start at $7 a day for early bird parking (usually entering before 7am or 8am), but can run as high as $20 a day, maybe more in the big hotels. I like the garage at 1901 Fort Meyer Drive because it costs just $7 a day if you arrive early, but they don't open until 7am and they have very low ceilings that have scraped my truck roof.
Written Jul 9, 2009
Potomac Overlook Park (but no overlook!) - Rosslyn
Ewingjr98 Says: Potomac Overlook Park is a nice park along the George Washington Parkway above the Potomac River. The park used to have a nice view of the river, but trees on the GW Parkway have grown to all but block the view. Recently the overlook was removed, but during my visit, I...
Ewingjr98 Says: Gateway Park stands at the Rosslyn end of the Francis Scott Key Bridge. It welcomes visitors into Virginia with three acres of green space, trails, fountains, gardens, restrooms, and an amphitheater. In September of each year this park hosts the annual Rosslyn Jazz Festival...
After leaving Georgetown and crossing the key Bridge .gets you into Rosslyn Virginia..I had a really good friend that used to live in Rosslyn and found myself in this town regularly..one can catch the...
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