What's Ballston like?
There are lots of things that visitors like about Ballston, especially its restaurants. You can take time to discover this walkable neighbourhood's monuments. Take time to see the sights such as Ballston Quarter while you're here. Popular sights worth seeing in the larger area include White House and National Mall.
How to get to Ballston
Flying to:
- Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA), 4.4 mi (7.1 km) from Ballston
- College Park, MD (CGS), 12.2 mi (19.6 km) from Ballston
- Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD), 18.7 mi (30.1 km) from Ballston
Getting to Ballston on the metro
Stations in the neighbourhood include:
- Ballston Station
- Virginia Square Station
Things to see and do in and around Ballston
Things to see near Ballston:
- White House (4.2 mi/6.7 km away)
- National Mall (4.7 mi/7.6 km away)
- MedStar Capitals Iceplex (0.2 mi/0.4 km away)
- Marymount University (1.9 mi/3 km away)
- Arlington House-The Robert E. Lee Memorial (2.1 mi/3.4 km away)
Things to do near Ballston:
- Ballston Quarter (0.2 mi/0.3 km away)
- Eden Center (2.4 mi/3.8 km away)
- Arlington Historical Museum (2.9 mi/4.6 km away)
- Pentagon Row (2.9 mi/4.6 km away)
- Fashion Center at Pentagon City (3 mi/4.9 km away)
When is the best time to visit Arlington?
- Hottest months: July, August, June, September (average 24°C)
- Coldest months: January, February, December, March (average 4°C)
- Rainiest months: July, August, September, June (average 121 mm of rainfall)