What's Ballston Like?
There's a lot visitors like about Ballston, especially its restaurants. You can take time to discover this walkable neighborhood's monuments. Take time to see the sights like Ballston Quarter while you're here. Popular sights worth seeing in the larger area include White House and Arlington National Cemetery.
How to Get to Ballston
Flying to:
- Ronald Reagan Washington 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 Intl. Airport (IAD), 18.7 mi (30.1 km) from Ballston
Getting to Ballston on Metro
Stations in the neighborhood 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)
- Arlington National Cemetery (2.3 mi/3.7 km away)
- Washington Monument (4.1 mi/6.7 km away)
- MedStar Capitals Iceplex (0.2 mi/0.4 km away)
- Arlington City Hall (1.5 mi/2.4 km away)
Things to Do near Ballston:
- Ballston Quarter (0.2 mi/0.3 km away)
- National Museum of African American History and Culture (4.3 mi/6.9 km away)
- Smithsonian Institution (4.9 mi/7.8 km away)
- Eden Center (2.4 mi/3.8 km away)
- Arlington Historical Museum (2.9 mi/4.6 km away)
When Is the Best Time to Visit Arlington?
- Hottest months: July, August, June, September (average 76°F)
- Coldest months: January, February, December, March (average 40°F)
- Rainiest months: July, August, September, June (average 5 inches of rainfall)