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Sometimes the best places to stay during an overnight trip to Washington, D.C.<\/a>, are actually across the Potomac River in Arlington, Virginia. Here are a few suggestions for areas where you might want to consider staying<\/a> during your next visit to our nation’s capitol.<\/p>\n

Rosslyn<\/strong><\/p>\n

Rosslyn is located in the northeast part of Arlington. In many ways, this city appears to be the urban core of the entire D.C. area because it\u2019s home to so many of the area\u2019s tall buildings.<\/p>\n

We\u2019re particularly happy whenever we stay in Rosslyn because it\u2019s right across the Key Bridge from a killer D.C. neighborhood, Georgetown. As convenient as both the blue and orange metro lines are for zipping right into D.C., we often opt for a walk across the Key Bridge instead. One of our favorite activities is grabbing a cupcake or two in Georgetown and timing our walk back across the bridge to coincide with sunset.<\/p>\n

Viewfinder Tip: Driving across the Key Bridge is fun; walking across it (with cupcakes, at sunset) is supreme.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Crystal City<\/strong><\/p>\n

Our last visit to D.C. landed us in Arlington\u2019s Crystal City for the first time. Located at the southern edge of the county, Crystal City sits adjacent to Ronald Reagan National Airport.<\/p>\n

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A collection of largely interconnected office buildings, residential apartments, hotels, and shops, Crystal City is unique. Oftentimes, traveling between the hotel and the metro station \u2013 about half a mile \u2013 we wouldn\u2019t have to leave cover (which, of course, would be a welcome relief on rainy days). Moreover, the area\u2019s collection of restaurants is noteworthy and keeps you from having to travel to eat.<\/p>\n

As airport junkies, we were in heaven staying in Crystal City. One hotel, the Renaissance, offered views that would please any airport\/airplane fanatic. The two of us enjoyed the runway views (with DC in the distance) so much, that we were loathe to leave the room.<\/p>\n

Pentagon City<\/strong><\/p>\n

Arlington is so close to D.C. that many federal agencies are housed there, including the Pentagon. The Pentagon City area is another place to consider, especially if the Pentagon or Arlington Cemetery figure largely into your travel plans.<\/p>\n

Like Crystal City, Pentagon City is right on both the blue and yellow metro lines. Hop on the yellow line, and you can be in the heart of D.C. in minutes \u2013 it\u2019s just two stops away.<\/p>\n

This proximity proves that even though Arlington isn’t part of D.C. proper, it could be your best choice.<\/p>\n

What do you look for when you pick lodging in urban areas?<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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