Ballston's many restaurants, cafés, and gathering places make it easy to continue conversations with EAM colleagues long after the day's sessions end. Approximately 60 restaurants are within walking distance of the hotel, and Ballston Quarter is only about 0.2 miles away, making it easy for EAM attendees to find everything from quick lunches and coffee to relaxed dinners with colleagues.

A Few Nearby Favorites

The Salt Line — A great choice for a nicer dinner with colleagues, featuring seafood and Chesapeake-inspired dishes.

Hawkers Asian Street Food — A lively, casual option featuring Asian street-food-inspired dishes and a good atmosphere for groups.

Ted's Bulletin — An approachable American restaurant serving breakfast through dinner, making it especially convenient for conference attendees.

JINYA Ramen Bar - Arlington — A popular option for ramen and Japanese-inspired dishes in Ballston Quarter.

True Food Kitchen — A good choice for attendees looking for lighter, health-conscious dishes and a variety of dietary options.

Immigrant Food Ballston — A distinctive DC-area concept featuring globally inspired dishes influenced by cuisines from around the world.

Uncle Julio's — A nearby Mexican restaurant that works particularly well for an informal group dinner.

Explore Arlington & Washington, DC

Make the most of your visit to EAM 2027! Arlington offers easy access to some of the nation's most recognizable landmarks, museums, memorials, and neighborhoods. Whether you have a few hours between conference activities or want to extend your stay, there is plenty to explore on both sides of the Potomac. Arlington itself includes several nationally significant memorials and historic sites, while Washington's National Mall is home to more than 100 monuments and memorials.

In Arlington

Arlington National Cemetery — One of the country's most significant historic sites and the resting place of more than 400,000 service members, veterans, and their families. Don't miss the Changing of the Guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.

US Marine Corps War Memorial — The iconic Iwo Jima memorial also offers one of the best panoramic views of Washington's monuments and skyline from Arlington. The National Park Service specifically highlights the view from Arlington Ridge.

Air Force Memorial — Known for its dramatic soaring spires, the memorial also provides impressive views toward Washington, DC.

Across the River in Washington, DC

National Mall — An ideal starting point for seeing many of Washington's most famous landmarks, including the Washington Monument, World War II Memorial, Vietnam Veterans Memorial, and Korean War Veterans Memorial.

Lincoln Memorial — One of Washington's most recognizable landmarks and especially beautiful in the evening.

Smithsonian Museums — Choose from art, history, science, culture, aviation, and more. The Smithsonian operates 17 free museums and the National Zoo in the DC area, including 11 museums along the National Mall.

Georgetown Waterfront Park — For a change of pace from museums and monuments, explore historic Georgetown, enjoy the restaurants and shops, and walk along the Potomac waterfront.