Ballston is one of Arlington, Virginia's "urban villages," which are centered around metro stops, such as Rosslyn, Clarendon, and Courthouse. Indeed, the Ballston station is in the middle of this community, with an entrance by the 580,000 square foot Ballston Common Mall.

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Ten years ago, you would have classified Ballston as a place abundant with single-family homes. Today, it is a mini metropolis with luxury highrises. The ameneties you'll find at many of these highrises include scenic courtyards with grills, rooftop pools with views of the city, rooftop terraces, gyms, club rooms, sleek lobbies, covered garage parking, and more.

Among the things you can do in Ballston are dine at a number of popular restaurants like Grand Cru, Front page, Rock Bottom Grill, Rio Grande, Ihop, Carpool, Kabuki Steak & Seafood, Melting Pot, Ted's Montana Grill, and many others. You can skate or watch the Capitals Hockey Team practice at Kettler Iceplex (pictured), or watch the latest movies at Ballston Mall's theaters. Ballston has several options for inexpensive dry cleaning, and there is a huge Harris Teeter and a Mercedes-Benz dealership/repair. There are plenty of small delis, bakeries, and fast food spots, banks and convenience shops around the neighborhood for added convenience.

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