Points of Interest in Ballston

The track at Washington Lee High School in Ballston

All points of interest listed below are within walking distance of either the Ballston-MU or Virginia Square-GMU Metrorail stations. Ballston is also served by several Metrobus routes and ART-Arlington Transit. The Custis and Bluemont Junction trails provide access to Ballston by bicycle. For more information, see Getting Around Ballston. and the interactive map of Ballston.

Arlington Central Library – 1015 North Quincy Street.

Arlington History Bike Tour – Self-guided tour along a 22-mile circuit through Arlington, passing through Ballston.

Ballston Common Mall – 120 stores in the heart of Ballston. 4238 Wilson Boulevard.

Ellipse Arts Center – Exhibitions include an annual juried regional photography show, an all-Arlington show, a biennial Arlington high school exhibition, a community arts showcase, fine crafts exhibitions, and traveling exhibitions highlighting the work of local, national and international artists. 4350 N. Fairfax Dr..

Marymount University – Founded in 1950 by the Religious of the Sacred Heart of Mary, Marymount is a comprehensive, coeducational Catholic university located just minutes from the nation's capital. 1000 N. Glebe Rd..

National Science Foundation (NSF) – An independent agency of the U.S. Government, established to promote the progress of science; to advance the national health, prosperity, and welfare; and to secure the national defense. 4201 Wilson Blvd..

Arlington Planetarium – open for public multimedia programs throughout the school year on Friday and Saturday evenings and Sunday afternoons. 426 N. Quincy St.

Quincy Park – 1021 N. Quincy St., adjacent to Central Library.

Washington Lee High School, War Memorial Stadium & Track –1300 N. Quincy St.

Washington Lee High School Swimming Pool – 1300 N. Quincy St.

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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.