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BALLSTON

Shop, dine, work and play in this thriving urban center


Welcome to Ballston sign.Ballston, the western anchor of the Rosslyn-Ballston Metro corridor, is held as a national model for the new breed of mixed-use urban center. The Ballston blend of urban sophistication and neighborhood charm is unmatched in the region. Elegant highrises; national and regional corporate and association headquarters  a bustling Metro One of the many restaurants in Ballston.station; upscale hotels; a dynamic and diverse retail sector (including the Ballston Common Mall and movie theaters); tree-lined plazas; street-level restaurants and gathering places; luxury brick townhomes and traditional single-family houses all contribute to create a vibrant, pedestrian-friendly mix of business and pleasure.

Ballston is also Arlington's hub of science and technology. The National Science Foundation is headquartered here, as are major information technology firms such as CACI International, SAIC, and E*Trade Bank. Major associations include The Nature Conservancy, the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association, and the National Telephone Cooperative Association.

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