Crystal City, VA

Some folks describe Pentagon City as one of Arlington's freshest and most fashionable neighborhoods. Pentagon City is a place of shops, restaurants and homes just paces from the Pentagon. Pentagon City well known for the the Fashion Centre , a multi-floored shopping mall, but there is a lot more to this little community.

There is plenty of hourly parking for the mall and around Pentagon City, but many visitors arrive via the Pentagon City Metro station---an underground stop on the both Yellow Line and Blue Line. Exiting the underground passage to the street Pentagon City sparkles with new construction and well-kept structures.

There are crowds of busy young adults who live work and play in Pentagon City, but the broad sidewalks and open walkways never feel crowded. Pentagon City residents amble paths and walkways that traverse expanses of finely-manicured lawns and landscaping. These walkways lead to public transportation as well as many retail services.

Life in Pentagon City is centered around the Pentagon City Metro and the shops and restaurants of Pentagon Row and the Fashion Center. Together with several other retail destinations Pentagon City provides a collection of some of the best shopping and dining in Northern Virginia. Pentagon City has everything from 24-hour grocery stores to trendy restaurants and happening bars. The Fashion Center alone has more than 150 shops and restaurants with Macy's, Nordstrom's, and Abercrombie & Fitch among the favorites of the sky-lit mall's more than 150 shops and restaurants including Macy's, Nordstrom's, and Abercrombie & Fitch and many others.

Nearby Virginia Highlands Park provides a pleasant break from Pentagon City's urban lifestyle. Virginia Highlands Park offers playgrounds, basketball courts, tennis courts, baseball diamonds, footpaths, and a soccer field. Pentagon City's neighbors have some of the most desirable real estate in Northern Virginia: Crystal City, Aurora Highlands and Arlington Ridge Road.

To see a map of Pentagon City and homes for sale in Pentagon City click Pentagon City.

The Observation Deck has a pillared structure that frames intriguing views of nearby site. From the Observation Deck, one can easily watch the planes come and go from Reagan National Airport. On most days both the Washington Monument and the US Capitol are plainly visible and much more obvious than they might seem in the picture below.

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The social room at the Eclipse has a great billiard table and theater style seating in the media room.Click the Eclipse to see prices and listings of homes for sale at the Eclipse.

About the Author --- Will Nesbitt is the principal broker of Condo 1 Alexandria and Will Nesbitt Realty. Will specializes in condos, townhouses and single family residences in Alexandria, Arlington, Fairfax County, Crystal City, and Kingstowne. Will resides in Belle Haven Estates just outside Alexandria VA in Fairfax County.

Where did the Summer GO??? It's already time for the 3rd Annual Vintage Crystal Event! This year, the event features a Latin Twist - tequila, salsa dancing, and more. Event details are below:

When: September 20, 2009, 2 - 6pm

Where: 220 20th St South, Arlington - Crystal City

What: Entertainment by music and dancing, wine tasting, food sampling, and more.

$20 gets you samples and a commemorative glass

More details are available at their website.

The Representative is located where Arlington Ridge Road terminates. The road here makes a hairpin-turn on a promontory overlooking I-395, Crystal City, Arlington, the Pentagon and Washington DC. This location gives the Representative superb views of the Potomac and Northern Virginia and put the Representative near the heart of the action, and at the same time a little off the beaten track.

In the summer the trees and foliage fill the view with greenery and add to the charm of the Representative. If you've never seen the Representative, you need to put it on your list if you're shopping near Crystal City, Fort Meyer, Rosslyn and Pentagon City.

The lobby is enormous, covered in marble appointed in grand style.

The building's unique architecture and floor plans provide many interesting curves and corners. Click The Representative for a list of homes for sale and a map of the area.

Aurora Highlands historic "Restaurant Row" is located at 23 St South between Eads and Fern. There are a number of restaurants to suit any palate here.

• Bonsai Grill 703.553.7723
• Café Italia 703.521.2565
• Café Pizzaiolo 703.894.2250
• Cantina Mexican 703.979.7033
• Cesar's Diner 703.920.2700
• Crystal City Sports Pub 703.521.8215
• Cucina Vivace Trattoria e Enoteca 703.979.7676
• El Pollito
• Enjera Eritrean Restaurant 703.271.0815
• Freddie’s Beach Bar and Restaurant 703.685.0555
• Harar Mesob Ethopian Restaurant
• La Bettola Italiano 703.486.9816
• Lilian's Restaurant 703.769.8999
• The Portofino Restaurant 703.979.8200
• Top Thai Restaurant 70.521.1305
• Tortoise & Hare Bar and Grill
• Urban Thai Restaurant 703.979.0777

Other nearby restaurants

• Athena Palace, 556 S 22nd St, 703.521.3870
• Chevy's Fresh Mex Restaurant, 1201 S Hayes St, 703.413.8700
• Kohinoor Dhaba, 2800 S Eads St, 703.778.5005