Recommended Dining Options
$ = Entrées $10 - $20
$$ = Entrées $20 - $30
$$$ = Entrées $30 and up
Charlie Chiang’s
320 23rd Street S.
Arlington, VA 22202
http://www.charliechiangs.com/
390 feet from Hilton Crystal City. Approx. 2 minute walk
Price: $$
Modern Asian Fusion & Sushi Lounge. Business Casual
Chick-Fil-A
2100 Crystal Drive
Arlington, VA 22202
http://www.chick-fil-a.com
0.3 miles from Hilton Crystal City, 6 minute walk
Price: $
Chili’s Grill & Bar
320 23rd Street S #250
Arlington, VA 22202
http://www.chilis.com/
200 feet from Hilton Crystal City. Approx. 2 minute walk
Price: $
Neighborhood restaurant and bar open late night.
Casual dress
Chipotle Mexican Grill
2231 Crystal Drive #100
Arlington, VA 22202
http://www.chipotle.com/
Price: $
0.2 miles from Hilton Crystal City, 5 minute walk. Casual
Corner Bakery Cafe
2100 Crystal Drive
Arlington, VA 22202
http://www.cornerbakerycafe.com
0.3 miles from Hilton Crystal City, 6 minute walk
Price: $
A bread bakery cafe that serves remarkable sandwiches, delightful sweets, savory Panini, crisp salads, and hearty bowls of soups and pasta. Casual
Good Stuff Eatery
2100 Crystal Drive
Arlington, VA 22202
http://www.goodstuffeatery.com/crystal-city
0.3 miles from Hilton Crystal City, 6 minute walk
Price: $$
Good Stuff Eatery® was inspired by Cathy Mendelsohn and her son Spike's vision for a place where people can enjoy the nostalgia of eating the best of their American favorites: Handcrafted burgers, hand cut fries, handspun shakes and farm fresh salads made with the highest quality ingredients.
Casual Dress
Legal Sea Foods
2301 Jefferson Davis Hwy,
Arlington, VA 22202
http://www.legalseafoods.com/
100 feet from the Hilton Crystal City. Approx. 2 minute walk
Price: $$-$$$
Legal Sea Food sets the standard for seafood restaurants, offering the freshest and highest quality seafood, an extensive wine list and superior service. Casual dress
Matsutake Hibatchi Steak/Sushi
320 23rd Street S #3020
Arlington, VA 22202
440 feet from Hilton Crystal City. Approx. 2 minute walk
Price: $$
Japanese restaurant specializing in hibachi and sushi.
Casual dress
Memphis BBQ
320 23rd Street S $50
Arlington, VA 22202
Braborestaurant.com
0.1 mile from Hilton Crystal City. Approx. 3 minute walk
Price: $$
Upscale casual dining that reaches decidedly south to offer delicious Memphis style barbeque. Casual Dress
Ted’s Montana Grill
2200 Crystal Drive
Arlington, VA 22202
http://www.tedsmontanagrill.com/
0.2 miles from Hilton Crystal City, 5 minute walk
Price: $
Founded by media entrepreneur and environmentalist Ted Turner and acclaimed restaurateur George McKerrow Jr, Ted’s Montana Grill is a classic American Grill featuring fresh, made-from-scratch comfort food within an authentic turn-of-the-century Montana grill atmosphere.
Casual Dress
Optional City Tours- On Your Own
If you would like to take advantage of some of the great history, theatre, or even restaurants in the Washington DC area, we have put together a brief listing of some of the best. If you decide to take in any of the following events, information has been provided to help you plan your evening. Have a great time in our home town!
Capitol Steps
The Capitol Steps is a performance that began as a group of Senate staffers who set out to satirize the very people and places that employed them.
Date: Friday, July 26 & Saturday, July 27 only
Length: 2 hours
Time: 7:30pm
Place: Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center
Price: $40.25 (does not include ticket processing fees)
Transportation: Nearest Metro - Federal Triangle or Metro Center
Tickets can be purchased through Ticketmaster on-line (ticketmaster.com) or by phone at 202-397-SEAT, 703-573-SEAT or 410-547-7328.
Kennedy Center
www.kennedycenter.com
The Kennedy Center is America's living memorial to President Kennedy. Since opening in 1971, the Kennedy Center has continued its efforts to fulfill his vision—presenting the greatest performers and performances from across America and around the world, nurturing new works and young artists, and serving the nation as a leader in arts education.
This is a listing of a few performances at the Kennedy Center on July 27-29. Please visit the Kennedy Center website for additional performances on these or other dates.
The Book of Mormon-Musical Shear Madness-Comedy/Whodunnit
Length: 2 hours 40 minutes Length: 2 hours
Time: 7:30pm Time: 8:00pm on Friday & 6:00pm, 9pm on Saturday
Price: $43.00-$250.00 Price: $48.00
Transportation: Nearest Metro - Foggy Bottom/George Washington University
Tickets can be purchased online at www.kennedycenter.com, at the box office between 10am-9pm M-Sat, or by phone 202-467-4600 or 800-444-1324.
Library of Congress (Thomas Jefferson Building)
Experience the world’s largest collection of knowledge, culture and creativity at the Library of Congress in Washington, DC. The Library is open to all visitors. Feel free to take a tour, view exhibitions and enjoy activities for kids and families – all for free!
Hours: 10:30am, 11:30am, 1:30pm, 2:30pm, 3:30pm (except Sat.) Monday - Saturday
Price: Free
Transportation: Nearest Metro - Capitol South (Exit station using main exit, walk approximately two blocks north on First Street SE)
Public tours are offered without prior reservations and are meant for individuals and/or families of no more than 10 individuals. For additional information got to www.loc.gov or call the Visitor Services Office at 202-707-8000.
Newseum
The Newseum is a museum that offers centuries of news history, up to the second technology and hands on experiences. Through the many exhibits, theaters and start of the art studio, the Newseum has fulfilled its mission to bring the media and the public together to gain a better understanding of each other. At the Newseum you will get a behind the scenes view of how and why the news is made.
Hours: 9:00am – 5:00pm daily
Price: $21.95 plus tax (adult) *senior/youth/children rates also available
Transportation: Nearest Metro - Archives/Navy Memorial Penn Quarter or Judiciary Square
Purchase tickets online at www.newseum.org and receive a 10% discount. For more information call 888-639-7386.
Potomac Riverboat Tours
Washington DC has so much to offer the visitor, that it's difficult to see them all. With a Potomac Riverboat Company tour, you can see some of the most spectacular monuments, landmarks, buildings and bridges as you relax on our sightseeing cruises.
Monument Cruise
Length: 90 minutes round trip
Time: Departs every 2 hours from 11:30am to 9:30pm
Place: Alexandria docks-behind Torpedo Factory, 105 N. Union Street, Alexandria, VA
Price: $26.00 adult
$14.00 child (ages 2-11)
Alexandria by Water Seaport Cruise
Length: 40 minutes round trip
Time: Departs hourly Tue thru Thurs 11:00am to 2:00pm, Fri 1:00pm & 2:00pm and hourly 1:00pm to 8:00pm Sat and Sun
Place: Alexandria docks-behind Torpedo Factory, 105 N. Union Street, Alexandria, VA
Price: $12.00 adult
$6.00 child (ages 2-11)
Tickets may be purchased at the ticket booth or may be purchased online up to 2 hours before the tour departs. To purchase a ticket or for more information call 703-684-0580, 877-511-2628 or go to www.potomacriverboatco.com .
Smithsonian Institute
Smithsonian museums in Washington, D.C., are free and open seven days a week during the summer months. See the list below for specific hours each museum is open. Go to www.si.edu/museums for more detailed information on the Smithsonian museums and the National Zoo.
Smithsonian Institute Building (The Castle)
Hours: 8:30am – 5:30pm
African Art Museum
Hours: 10:00am – 5:30pm
Air and Space Museum
Hours: 10:00am – 7:30pm
American Art Museum
Hours: 11:30am – 7:00pm
American History Museum
Hours: 10:00am – 7:30pm
American Indian Museum
Hours: 10:00am – 5:30pm
Anacostia Community Museum
Hours: 10:00am – 5:00pm
Freer Gallery of Art
Hours: 10:00am – 5:30pm
Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden
Hours: 10:00am – 5:30pm
National Zoo
Hours: 10:00am – 6:00pm (Occasionally the Zoo closes early)
Natural History Museum
Hours: 10:00am – 7:30pm
Portrait Gallery
Hours: 11:30am – 7:00pm
Postal Museum
Hours: 10:00am – 5:30pm
Renwick Gallery of the American Art Museum
Hours: 10:00am – 5:30pm
Spy Museum
The Spy Museum is the only museum in the world solely dedicated to espionage. Many of the objects displayed in the museum are being seen by the public for the first time. By viewing video clips, reading top secret documents and engaging in interactive exhibits, you’ll learn how spies have carried out the most secretive missions in the world.
Hours: 9:00am – 7:00pm daily
Price: $19.95 plus tax (adults 18-64) *military/senior/youth rates also available
Transportation: Nearest Metro - Gallery Place/China Town
Tickets can be purchased at www.spymuseum.org. For additional information feel free to contact the Spy Museum Info Line at 202-393-7798.
Supreme Court
The Supreme Court is our nation’s final arbiter of the law and as such is charged with ensuring the American people the promise of equal justice under the law. The Court also functions as the guardian and interpreter of the Constitution. Come learn more about the Court, it’s commitment to the nation and why it must endure.
Hours: 9:00am to 4:30pm Monday – Friday (except Federal Holidays)
Price: Free
Transportation: Nearest Metro - Capitol South
Guided tours of the Supreme Court are not offered, visitors are encouraged to tour the building on their own and take advantage of a variety of educational programs available during their visit including Courtroom lectures, a visitor’s film and exhibits. ALL visitors must pass through security screening before entering the building. For additional information please go to www.supremecourt.gov or call 202-479-3211.
US Capitol Visitor Center
The United States Capitol is a monument, a working office building and one of the most recognizable symbols of democracy in the world. The US Capitol Visitors Center is the newest addition to this historic complex. At nearly 58,000 square feet, the Visitor Center is approximately three quarters the size of the Capitol itself. All are welcome to come to the Capitol Visitors Center and visit the exhibition hall, gift shops and restaurants.
Hours: 8:30am – 4:30pm Monday through Saturday (except some national holidays)
Price: Free
Transportation: Nearest Metro’s - Capitol South, Federal Center SW and Union Station
No passes are needed to visit the US Capitol Visitor Center however if you plan to take a tour of the historic US Capitol Building a pass is required. Tours of the US Capitol must be scheduled in advance through the online reservation system at www.visitthecapitol.gov or through the office of your Senator or Representative. All visitors to the Capitol are required to go through security screening.
For additional information to include security restrictions please go to www.visitthecapitol.gov .
DC Duck Tours
See Washington DC on the land and water with the most unique adventure of all the DC Tours out there. Traveling in original WW II DUKW amphibious vehicles, this 90 minute tour will take you through the city of Washington DC before splashing down into the Potomac River for the most unique ride and Washington DC tour of your vacation!
Length: 90 minutes
Hours: Departs hourly from 10:00am to 4:00pm (schedule may change due to weather and low tide )
Pick-Up: Union Station, Washington DC
Price: $35.10 (Adult Internet Rate)
$26.10 (Child Internet Rate)
Transportation: Metro to Union Station
Washington DC Night Tours
The Washington DC Night Tours are a great opportunity to see the nation’s capital in a whole new way. The monuments, the buildings and the city take on a new life after dark.
DC After Dark Tour
Length: 3 hours
Time: 7:00pm
Pick-up: Union Station, Washington DC
Price: $34.95 (Adult Internet Rate)
Transportation: Metro to Union Station
DC Evening – Open Top Double Decker Bus Tour
Length: 2.5 to 3 hours
Time: 7:00pm
Pick-up: Union Station, Washington DC
Price: $35 (Adult Internet Rate)
Transportation: Metro to Union Station
*Prices listed do not include ticket processing fees
For more information on these or other tours or to make your reservations go to www.dctours.us or call 888-878-9870 (additional charges apply to phone reservations.)