Shirlington

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About this Neighborhood

Shirlington bills itself an urban village in southern Arlington, and it plays the part with a compact, walkable core. Its 22 restaurants average 4.1 stars, but the surrounding draw is deep, with Palette 22, Carlyle, and Busboys and Poets pulling more than 14,000 Yelp reviews across the district. Foursquare regulars flag a theater, a cafe, a pharmacy, a pet store, and a dog park, sketching a self-contained little downtown. Six parks and a hiking trail give the village its green edges, backed by a handful of courts and fitness spots.