One Afternoon in Arlington or Old Alexandria

[Carlingtonian]

Originally Posted by CaliTerp07

Seriously, there is nothing of interest in Arlington that can't be found in another city.

Except for low taxes and reasonable housing prices, I pretty much agree with you.

Originally Posted by CaliTerp07

My husband and I are in our late 20's and enjoy the following places....

Being married adds 10 years to your lifestyle age--which is why you guys (like us) prefer Old Town!

If the OP is a young single dude looking for young, single ladies, Clarendon is where he should go.

[mako993]

In the afternoon you could check out Presbyterian Cemetery, some interesting Civil War and Revolutionary War history there:

Presbyterian Cemetery Honors Civil War History - Old Town Alexandria, VA Patch

[CaliTerp07]

Originally Posted by Carlingtonian

If the OP is a young single dude looking for young, single ladies, Clarendon is where he should go.

Ah, I read the following:

Originally Posted by JeRrYcRaCk

we are in our 20's and like drinking and restaurants.

and read "we" as a couple. I agree that if it's two 22 year old guys, head to Clarendon for the night life (but that doesn't really get going until 9:30 or 10:00 anyway, so you still have plenty of time for dinner and sightseeing in old town!)

And man, if being married adds 10 years to your age, then I missed my 20's almost entirely!

[mcknigs]

For an afternoon and dinner, I would go with Old Town Alexandria. If I was looking for good live music in the evening, I'd probably go with Arlington.

[seiketsu]

If you're visiting DC, stay in DC and skip Arlington. Old Town is a nice, quick afternoon. If you're looking for window shopping at quaint shops for stuff few people buy -- the shops close early. Have dinner on the waterfront or one of the overpriced, mediocre restaurants along King Street, then head back into DC for bars around U St.

[brooklynborndad]

Originally Posted by CaliTerp07

Seriously, there is nothing of interest in Arlington that can't be found in another city.

Correct, in terms of urban neighborhoods, which seems to be what the OP is looking for. Old Town is a better bet.

But to quibble - the Pentagon (and its 9-11 memorial), the Iwo Jima Memorial, the Air Force Memorial, and Arlington National Cemetary are all in Arlington. Indeed the view of DC from the Mount Vernon Trail in Arlington is itself something wonderful.