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Clarendon Community & Home Information

Only two metro stops from Washington, D.C., Clarendon is located between the Rosslyn and Ballston neighborhoods of Arlington. Clarendon’s proximity to Washington, D.C. is evidenced by the fact that it actually was part of D.C. until 1846. Only eight minutes from the Nation’s Capital and accessible by Metro, it is also close to the very popular areas of Old Town Alexandria, Ballston, and Crystal City.

Due to its high population density, Clarendon is composed largely of apartment complexes and condominiums but townhouses and single-family homes are also available. Browse the newest real estate listings in Clarendon.

Transportation

Major roads in the area include Interstate 66, Interstate 395, Route 29 (Lee Highway), Route 50 (Arlington Boulevard), and Route 120 (North Glebe Road). In terms of air transportation, Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport is only seven metro stops away and shuttle buses are available to Dulles International Airport via the Rossyln metro station, with direct metro access anticipated in 2018. Several Metro Stations are also nearby:

• Clarendon Metro Stations (Orange and Silver Lines)
• Court House Metro Station (Orange and Silver Lines)
• Virginia Square Metro Station (Orange and Silver Lines)

Local Activities

Clarendon offers some of Arlington’s hottest restaurants, nightlife, shopping, and plenty of events and markets, even a fine art festival.

Restaurants & Bars:

• Clarendon Ballroom
• O’Sullivan’s Irish Pub
• Whitlow’s On Wilson
• The Iota Club and Café
• Northside Social Coffee & Wine
• Ray’s The Steaks
• The Cheesecake Factory

Shopping & Leisure:

• The Market Common
• Whole Foods
• Origins Thai Spa
• Escape Room Live
• Washington and Old Dominion Bike Trail

For History Buffs:

• U.S. Marine Corps War Memorial
• Arlington National Cemetery/Tomb of the Unknowns
• Arlington House – The Robert E. Lee Memorial

Local Events

• Clarendon Day: The largest annual community festival with multiple stages of live music, food and drink vendors including plenty of local wine and beers, children’s games and rides, an ice cream eating contest and other local traditions. Plus, there are over 50 arts and crafts vendors, dozens of local nonprofits, and area exhibitors with goods and services. (Every September)
• Clarendon Farmer’s Market: Here you’ll find fresh fruits, vegetables, locally raised meats, eggs, and fairy tea, soap, coffee, baked goods­. Come out to support this local market. (Every Wednesday from 3PM-7PM April – November at Clarendon’s Central Park)
• Urban Village Market : If you are looking for something unique, antique, or distinct, be sure to visit the Urban Village Market on 15^th Street near the Courthouse Metro Station on Saturdays. You’ll find a wide range of things like jewelry, clothing, bicycles, vintage magazines and posters, furniture, hand-made crafts, and more. (Every Saturday 9AM-4PM)
• Mardi Gras Parade and Ball: The largest Mardi Gras parade in the Mid-Atlantic, thousands of people will gather along the route to watch the range of floats, bands, decorated vehicles and marchers. Dogs and horses, dancers, a fun run, great food, and music—it’s a Clarendon tradition! (Fat Tuesday)
• Arlington Arts Festival: Free outdoor street art festival with over 100 artists showcasing their works including glass, mixed media, paintings, jewelry, and pottery; providing all sorts of opportunities to appreciate and purchase art. The show is located on North Highland Street, it begins at the corner of N. Highland and Washington Blvd. (Every April)
• Arlington Neighborhood Day Parade: A beloved Arlington tradition, Neighborhood Day brings local communities together to enjoy the great outdoors (or indoors) and strengthens ties between neighbors. Residents come out to celebrate of Arlington’s pride in the vitality and diversity of their local neighborhoods and includes events ranging from children’s activities, block parties, picnics, neighborhood walkabouts, home and garden tours, campfires, park cleanups, to 5k races and other sporting events. (Second Saturday in May on Wilson Boulevard)
• CSC Invitational: Additionally, Clarendon is host to one of the largest one-day professional and amateur bicycle races in the U.S. (Every Spring)

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