Welcome to the Neighborhood!
You've landed in an incredible urban community.
With amazing restaurants, parks and greenspaces, abundant shopping, and constant event programming, National Landing has a way of making your day unexpectedly great.
We've compiled resources below to ensure you have easy access to all the great things National Landing has to offer.
Dining, Events, and Shopping in National Landing →
Follow & Subscribe →
Parks and Greenspaces →
Transportation and Getting Around →
How to Get More Involved →
Resident FAQs →
About the BID →
Where to Dine and Sip
Find a new favorite across National Landing's expansive dining scene, from globe-spanning cuisines to kiosks at an outdoor food hall.
Events in National Landing
National Landing hosts FREE events and community programs year-round. From weekly happenings at Water Park and Met Park, trivia nights and tastings at local businesses, there's always something going on.
Shopping in the Neighborhood
With easy access to grocery stores, boutiques, salons, plus Pentagon City Mall, National Landing makes everyday life just a little bit simpler.
Open Rewards
Discover Open Rewards, National Landing's loyalty program supporting local businesses in partnership with Arlington's Bizlaunch, and earn 10%+ cash back rewards.
Get Inspired with our Guides
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Taste of National Landing Dining Guide
From eating al fresco to date night ideas, here’s where to go in National Landing. →
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Guide to Crystal Drive Happy Hours
Bottoms up! Check out the best Happy Hours on National Landing’s Crystal Drive →
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Guide to National Landing’s Murals and Public Art
Find vivid color around every corner as you explore National Landing’s creative side. →
Parks in National Landing
In National Landing, parks, trails, and stretches of greenery are seamlessly integrated into city life.
A 2.5-acre urban oasis developed in conjunction with Amazon's HQ2 campus, Met Park is a hub for connection, from yoga classes to outdoor movies.
In between the greenery, Water Park is dotted with food kiosks offering a dizzying variety of cuisine.
Playing fields, playgrounds, public art and Potomac River views are just a few of the attractions at Long Bridge Park, which offers more than 30 acres of open space.
5 minutes to DCA,
10 minutes to monuments
Walk to your gate. Catch the Metro. Grab your bike. With the capital at your doorstep and the airport minutes away, National Landing gives you time to actually live.
Construction + traffic disruption alerts →
Know of any upcoming delays or have questions about a particular project? Contact us →
- 1 mile to DCA
- 5 Metro stations
- 220+ Capital Bikeshares
Community Cleanups
Each quarter, we host National Landing Community Cleanups. This event is a fantastic way to give back, connect with neighbors, and be part of the transformation happening in our community.
Frequently
asked questions
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Where can I find general residential resources (ex. info on utilities, taxes, permits, recycling/trash, etc.)?
To find residential resources, visit the Arlington County Resident page.
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How do I report a non-emergency issue or request a service?
Visit Arlington County's Request a Service/Report-a-Problem page for resources and a submission portal.
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How can I report an issue along Route 1?
Submit maintenance or service requests along Route 1 through Virginia Department of Transportation's (VDOT) Report a Problem portal.
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How to I register to vote or update my registration?
View Arlington County's voter registration instructions for residents.
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How do I learn more about what’s happening in National Landing?
Sign up for the National Landing BID newsletter for the latest events and news. Follow us on Instagram, LinkedIn, and Facebook.
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What is the National Landing BID?
The National Landing Business Improvement District (BID) is the team that bridges and uplifts Pentagon City, Crystal City, and Potomac Yard. We host events that cultivate connection, drive the investment that reimagines how we live, and advocate for what makes this place worth choosing. Learn more here.
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What is the Open Rewards program?
Open Rewards is National Landing's loyalty program supporting local businesses in partnership with Arlington's Bizlaunch, allowing users to earn 10%+ cash back rewards. Learn more and sign up →
What's the BID?
We are the National Landing networkers. The National Landing Business Improvement District (BID) bridges Crystal City, Pentagon City, and Potomac Yard – hosting the events that cultivate connection, driving the investment that reimagines how we live and advocating for that makes this place worth choosing.
The BID's Core Services
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Community Events & Outreach
We grow destination appeal and community capital through arts, culture, entertainment, events, and programming. Learn more.
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Economic Development
We foster a dynamic and resilient economy by elevating competitive advantages, attracting and celebrating businesses, cultivating innovation and talent, and shepherding a robust development pipeline. Learn more.
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Marketing & Promotion
We create a compelling brand that emphasizes convenience, urban amenities, innovation, and playfulness and realizes broad name adoption of National Landing. Learn more in the Media Center.
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Public Realm & Beautification
We champion a people-centered public realm and open spaces through design that prioritizes safety, biophilia/connections to nature, and accessibility for all.
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Administration & Management
We build a model BID organization with a culture rooted in collaboration, equity, and fun; and lay the foundation for greater impact in the community through delivery of our mission.
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Transportation
We steward next-generation mobility through projects, policies, and technologies that position National Landing to become the most walkable, bike-friendly, transit-rich, and connected urban district in the country. Learn more.
About National Landing
National Landing is made up of three neighborhoods – Crystal City, Pentagon City and Potomac Yard.
With walkable streets that lead to global cuisines and shopping, parks alive with jazz, and murals that energize the block. Home to the National Innovation Quarter, where global headquarters sit alongside local businesses and start-ups.
Here, opportunity has a way of finding you and never stops surprising.
- Pentagon City
- Crystal City
- Potomac Yard