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About Rosslyn
Traveling east on Metrorail's Orange Line, Rosslyn is the last stop before entering Washington, D.C., and this urban village really has an urban feel. Skyscrapers here are the tallest in Arlington, bested only by the Washington Monument across the river. Nationally known companies like Price Waterhouse Coopers and the Boeing Company make Rosslyn an important business destination, and the legions of suited employees on the streets at rush hour attest to the area's commercial vibrancy. Rosslyn is also a key tourist destination, serving as a base for many visitors to the Washington, D.C. area. The presence of major hotel chains such as Marriott and Hyatt welcome and accommodate tourists, whether they're here to check out the sites in Arlington, the museums across the river, or just enjoy Rosslyn's amazing view of the capital of the free world.
Culture isn't the only thing on the rise in Rosslyn, as more nightlife is finding its way into the mix of commercial and cityscape. The Quarterdeck and Chelsea's are some of the more popular bars in the area, providing fun local alternatives to better-known hotspots across the river. But those DC neighborhoods can easily be reached by the extensive public transportation in the area, including Georgetown Metro Connection. This bus service connects Rosslyn to Georgetown, Foggy Bottom, and Dupont Circle in DC every 10 minutes, and adds to Rosslyn's already great Metrorail and Metrobus service.
Along with Ballston, Virginia Square, Clarendon, and Court House, Rosslyn is located on the Wilson Boulevard-Clarendon Boulevard corridor, which was named one of 10 "Great Streets" in the U.S. by the American Planning Association in 2008. |
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Arlington's urban villages are walkable, mixed-use neighborhoods well served by public transportation. People who live in these neighborhoods are able to walk to shopping or to restaurants and hop on Metrorail, Metrobus or ART when they need to go anywhere else in the Washington Metro area. More about Arlington's urban villages. |
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In addition to being Arlington's closest urban village to the Potomac River and the District, Rosslyn itself offers some of the nicer perks of city life. Sculpture by noteworthy artists are nestled among the towering buildings, and the Rosslyn Spectrum Theatre (which doubles as a conference center by day) provides area fun-seekers with cabaret concerts by Broadway performers, an annual independent film festival, and everything in between. Rosslyn also is treated to an annual jazz festival each September, featuring nationally known artists.
It makes perfect sense then, that with the increased culture, nightlife, and accessibility, Rosslyn is also becoming more and more attractive as a place to call home, too. Apartment buildings like the Dakota condominiums and the Gallery at Rosslyn are two of the finer examples of urban living in Rosslyn. Not content with being a great area to work, play, and shop, Rosslyn is also showing itself as a great place to live.