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Ballston Quarter, Arlington, VA

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Ballston Quarter

A multi-level urban shopping and dining center in the Ballston area of Arlington, Virginia.

4238 Wilson Blvd, Arlington, VA 22203 · Arlington, VA

About Ballston Quarter

Ballston Quarter is a shopping and dining center in Arlington, Virginia, that has been reworked into a mixed destination with restaurants, shops, cooking classes, and a movie theater. Its history goes back to 1951, when it opened as Parkington Shopping Center, an early suburban center built around a multi-story parking garage. It was renovated in 1986 as Ballston Common Mall and again in 2019 under its current name. Visitors can eat indoors or on outdoor patios, and the site offers group dining space at Quarter Market. Parking is available for a fee, with street parking nearby.

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