Plan Your Day in Rosslyn
Whether you live in the area, are staying for a weekend, or just passing by for an afternoon, the Rosslyn neighborhood of Arlington, Virginia, offers the perfect mix of convenience and opportunity. Its prime location, bustling businesses, vibrant atmosphere, and lively community events collectively define the modern metropolitan experience.
Things to Do
Rosslyn has plenty to pique every curiosity. From bike rides to cultural sites or grabbing a midday workout with a picturesque run along the Potomac River, Rosslyn has something for everyone who wants to get out and explore.
Public Art
Rosslyn is home to the largest collection of public art in Arlington, including Dark Star Park, Liquid Pixels, and more. See this brochure from Arlington County for a guided walking tour!
Landmarks and Attractions
Many of the DC area’s most famous landmarks are just steps from our neighborhood, including the Marine Corps War Memorial, Netherlands Carillon, Arlington National Cemetery, and Theodore Roosevelt Island.
Trails
Rosslyn serves as the entry point to some of the DMV’s best trails for walking, biking, and rolling. Check out the Mount Vernon Trail and Custis Trail for miles of exploring.
Events
The Rosslyn Business Improvement District hosts 100+ events per year, from movie nights to live music, markets, and more. Our upcoming event, Jazz Fest, is Arlington's most popular outdoor music festival, and you can register to save your spot!
See the latest happenings on our events calendar.
Where to Eat
Whether you’re looking for a caffeine kick, a quick bite, or a sit-down dining experience, Rosslyn offers 50+ restaurants with a wide variety of cuisine offerings.
Coffee
- For Five – Founded in New York, For Five planted roots in Rosslyn in early 2024 with its first expanded restaurant model, offering its signature coffee, brunch, and lunch, plus a full-service bar.
- Compass Coffee – This local coffee roaster features a menu with coffee, tea, matcha, and more, including fun seasonal flavors throughout the year.
- Bourbon Coffee – With beans sourced via direct trade from Rwanda, Bourbon focuses on producing its coffee naturally from crop to cup.
Dining
- Open Road – Inspired by American culture, Open Road sources the freshest ingredients to create quality seasonal food and has an extensive list of local brews, whiskey, and rotating cocktails.
- Barley Mac – This industrial chic spot offers innovative twists of American comfort foods that will please the taste buds, while the extensive specialty liquor menu is sure to excite even the most ardent cocktail enthusiasts.
- Inca Social – Discover classic Peruvian cuisine with a modern flair, including a sushi-and-ceviche bar, and a large indoor/outdoor Pisco Sour bar, paired with unique craft beers and great people.
- Happy Eatery – Open daily until 1 a.m., this modern Asian food hall serves several delicious options for all your late-night cravings, from their 16-hour oxtail bone broth to their Caramelized Pork-belly Banh mi sandwich.
Happy Hour/Drinks
- Continental Pool Lounge – A Rosslyn staple for over 20 years, this bar and seasonal beer garden offers a wide variety of food and drink, plus billiards and other classic bar games.
- Salt – Up your cocktail experience at this speakeasy-style restaurant and bar, offering innovative small plates and handcrafted specialty drinks.
How to Get Around
It’s a breeze to get to, from, and around Rosslyn, thanks to several options for drivers, bikers, walkers, and riders that provide easy access to the best of the region.
- 3 Metrorail lines (Blue, orange, & silver), including direct access to both DC-area airports (DCA and IAD)
- 3 Bus systems (Metro, ART, & DC Circulator) with 14 routes
- 5 Major highways
- 9 Capital Bikeshare docking stations
- Walk score: 84
Where to Stay
Looking to extend your Rosslyn Jazz Fest experience to a full weekend of fun? Whether you’re interested in visiting Rosslyn from out of town, or just in need of a nearby staycation, we have an exclusive hotel offer for Jazz Fest attendees!
With offer code JAZZ24, your Rosslyn Jazz Fest stay at Hyatt Centric Arlington (valid any number of days between Sept. 5-8) will include a special package with overnight parking and a daily breakfast buffet.