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Marine Corps Marathon 2012
Arlington National Cemetery is one of Marine Corps Marathon 2012.

1. Arlington National Cemetery

214 McNair Rd, Arlington, VA
Cemetery · 129 tips and reviews

StayArlingtonStayArlington: The Marine Corps Marathon starts on Rt. 110 right outside of Arlington National Cemetery.

Rosslyn, VA is one of Marine Corps Marathon 2012.

2. Rosslyn, VA

Arlington, VA
Neighborhood · 10 tips and reviews

StayArlingtonStayArlington: Runners then head west onto Wilson Boulevard, right through Rosslyn and then onto the George Washington Parkway.

3. Cosi

1801 N Lynn St, Arlington, VA
Sandwich Spot · North Rosslyn · 27 tips and reviews

StayArlingtonStayArlington: Did your runner just cross Key Bridge into Washington, D.C.? Time to grab some breakfast or coffee here.

Francis Scott Key Bridge is one of Marine Corps Marathon 2012.

4. Francis Scott Key Bridge

Key Bridge, Washington, D.C.
Bridge · Georgetown · 32 tips and reviews

StayArlingtonStayArlington: Your runner just crossed from Arlington into Washington, D.C.

5. Georgetown

Washington, D.C.
Neighborhood · 96 tips and reviews

StayArlingtonStayArlington: This is the neighborhood right across the river from Rosslyn.

6. Georgetown Waterfront Park

9.5
K St NW (btwn 31st & 34th St NW), Washington, D.C.
Park · 91 tips and reviews

StayArlingtonStayArlington: Your runner will go by here, but it's also a great place to view Arlington, Theodore Roosevelt Island, the Watergate and the Kennedy Center.

7. Rock Creek Running Trail

9.0
Rock Creek Trail, Washington, D.C.
Hiking Trail · West End · 16 tips and reviews

StayArlingtonStayArlington: This scenic place is a beautiful, shady spot to wait for your runner.

8. The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts

9.5
2700 F St NW (at New Hampshire Ave), Washington, D.C.
Performing Arts Venue · Northwest Washington · 178 tips and reviews

StayArlingtonStayArlington: This is the most famous performing arts venue in Washington, D.C.

9. Theodore Roosevelt Memorial Bridge

Interstate 66 (George Washington Memorial Pkwy.), Washington, D.C.
Bridge · Northwest Washington · 10 tips and reviews

StayArlingtonStayArlington: Marathoners will be running under this bridge.

10. John Ericsson Memorial

2300 Independence Av SW (at 23rd St SW), Washington, D.C.
Sculpture Garden · Southwest Washington · 3 tips and reviews

StayArlingtonStayArlington: This Memorial is in the Sculpture Garden, which is a fun place to wait for your runner.

11. West Potomac Park

9.1
Constitution Ave (btwn Ohio Dr & 17th St), Washington, D.C.
Park · Southwest Washington · 13 tips and reviews

StayArlingtonStayArlington: This park is close to a few monuments, but facilities are better in East Potomac Park, which is next on the runners' itinerary.

12. East Potomac Park

8.6
1001-1099 Ohio Dr SW, Washington, D.C.
Park · Southwest Washington · 10 tips and reviews

StayArlingtonStayArlington: Beautiful place to see Arlington and SW D.C. There are also public restrooms throughout.

13. Hains Point

8.8
Ohio Drive SW (East Potomac Park), Washington, D.C.
Park · Southwest Washington · 20 tips and reviews

StayArlingtonStayArlington: This is the tip at the end of East Potomac Park.

14. East Potomac Golf Links

7.7
972 Ohio Dr SW, Washington, D.C.
Golf Course · Southwest Washington · 29 tips and reviews

StayArlingtonStayArlington: Want to take a break and go golfing or play putt putt? This is your place.

Tidal Basin is one of Marine Corps Marathon 2012.

15. Tidal Basin

9.3
W Basin Dr SW (at Independence Ave SW), Washington, D.C.
Lake · Southwest Washington · 63 tips and reviews

StayArlingtonStayArlington: The Jefferson Memorial is right on the Tidal Basin and so are the paddle boats for exploring.

Thomas Jefferson Memorial is one of Marine Corps Marathon 2012.

16. Thomas Jefferson Memorial

9.4
16 E Basin Dr SW (at Ohio Dr SW), Washington, D.C.
Monument · Southwest Washington · 144 tips and reviews

StayArlingtonStayArlington: The runners aren't going right by here, but it's definitely worth seeing if you're in the area.

17. Kutz Bridge

7.0
Independence Ave, SW, Washington, D.C.
Bridge · Southwest Washington · 2 tips and reviews

StayArlingtonStayArlington: Runners will cross here on the way to the Korean War Memorial.

Korean War Veterans Memorial is one of Marine Corps Marathon 2012.

18. Korean War Veterans Memorial

9.2
10 Daniel French Dr SW (at Independence Ave SW), Washington, D.C.
Monument · Southwest Washington · 74 tips and reviews

StayArlingtonStayArlington: Another historic memorial on the runners' path

World War II Memorial is one of Marine Corps Marathon 2012.

19. World War II Memorial

9.5
1750 Independence Ave SW (at 17th St SW), Washington, D.C.
Monument · Southwest Washington · 160 tips and reviews

StayArlingtonStayArlington: This memorial is one of the more recent ones, if you haven't visited the area in the past 10 years or so.

U.S. Senate is one of Marine Corps Marathon 2012.

20. U.S. Senate

U.S. Capitol Building, Washington, D.C.
Capitol Building · Northeast Washington · 17 tips and reviews

StayArlingtonStayArlington: Marathoners run past here during the last stretch in D.C. After they're here, it's time to head back into Arlington.

21. 14th Street Bridge

Interstate 395 / US-1 (at Potomac River), Washington, D.C.
Bridge · Southwest Washington · 33 tips and reviews

StayArlingtonStayArlington: Otherwise known as the 14th Street Bridge, runners cross this bridge and head back into Arlington.

Fashion Centre at Pentagon City is one of Marine Corps Marathon 2012.

22. Fashion Centre at Pentagon City

7.9
1100 S Hayes St (Army Navy Dr), Arlington, VA
Shopping Mall · 149 tips and reviews

StayArlingtonStayArlington: By this point, you're probably as exhausted as the runners! Take a break at the mall to grab some food or get some souvenirs.

Crystal City is one of Marine Corps Marathon 2012.

23. Crystal City

Arlington, VA
Neighborhood · 12 tips and reviews

StayArlingtonStayArlington: If you're not in the mood to shop at the mall, head to Crystal City where there is tons to do and eat.

24. Chick-fil-A

8.1
2200 Crystal Dr Ste G, Arlington, VA
Fast Food Restaurant · 49 tips and reviews

StayArlingtonStayArlington: Want some quick grub? Pop in here before you head to the finish line.

Jaleo is one of Marine Corps Marathon 2012.

25. Jaleo

2250 Crystal Dr Ste A (at 23rd St.), Arlington, VA
Tapas Restaurant · 107 tips and reviews

StayArlingtonStayArlington: Want to take more of a break? Jaleo is an outstanding sit-down restaurant for Spanish food and tapas.

26. Kora Restaurant & Bar

5.3
2250 Crystal Dr Ste B (at 23rd St.), Arlington, VA
Italian Restaurant · 45 tips and reviews

StayArlingtonStayArlington: Kora is another great place to get a relaxing lunch.

The Crystal City Shops is one of Marine Corps Marathon 2012.

27. The Crystal City Shops

5.3
1750 Crystal Dr, Arlington, VA
Shopping Mall · 7 tips and reviews

StayArlingtonStayArlington: Want to escape inside to walk around? The Crystal City Shops have restaurants and shopping underground.

Long Bridge Park is one of Marine Corps Marathon 2012.

28. Long Bridge Park

9.0
475 Long Bridge Drive (S Clark St & 6th St S), Arlington, VA
Park · 23 tips and reviews

StayArlingtonStayArlington: One of the newest parks in Arlington, this is another fantastic place to view the rest of Arlington, including the Ronald Reagan National Airport.

29. The Pentagon

1400 Defense, Arlington, VA
Government Building · The Pentagon · 98 tips and reviews

StayArlingtonStayArlington: Not a place you can visit while in town but the Pentagon is one of the most notable places in Arlington!

The Pentagon 9/11 Memorial is one of Marine Corps Marathon 2012.

30. The Pentagon 9/11 Memorial

9.1
The Pentagon, Arlington, VA
Monument · 28 tips and reviews

StayArlingtonStayArlington: This is the only place you can visit at the Pentagon without special permission, but it's worth the trip.

DEA Museum & Visitors Center is one of Marine Corps Marathon 2012.

31. DEA Museum & Visitors Center

6.6
700 Army Navy Dr (S Hayes St), Arlington, VA
Museum · 2 tips and reviews

StayArlingtonStayArlington: Duck in here for some history and a great perspective on drugs in the United States.

United States Air Force Memorial is one of Marine Corps Marathon 2012.

32. United States Air Force Memorial

9.3
1 Air Force Memorial Dr (Columbia Pike), Arlington, VA
Monument · 27 tips and reviews

StayArlingtonStayArlington: The runners are going under the shadow of this memorial, so it's a fantastic place to view the course and D.C.

US Marine Corps War Memorial (Iwo Jima) is one of Marine Corps Marathon 2012.

33. US Marine Corps War Memorial (Iwo Jima)

US Marine Memorial Cir, Arlington, VA
Memorial Site · 84 tips and reviews

StayArlingtonStayArlington: Finally the finish line!

Rosslyn, VA is one of Marine Corps Marathon 2012.

34. Rosslyn, VA

Arlington, VA
Neighborhood · 10 tips and reviews

StayArlingtonStayArlington: After they cross the finish line, runners head here for the Finish Festival.

Market Common Clarendon is one of Marine Corps Marathon 2012.

35. Market Common Clarendon

7.0
2800 Clarendon Blvd (at N Edgwood St), Arlington, VA
Shopping Mall · Clarendon - Courthouse · 4 tips and reviews

StayArlingtonStayArlington: To grab some food or drinks outside of the Finish Festival, walk up the hill to Clarendon where there are plenty of restaurants and shopping!