Westover is a residential suburban historic neighborhood in Arlington that is centered on Washington Boulevard between North McKinley Road and North Longfellow Street. This charming neighborhood is quite walkable. It consists of winding streets and pedestrian friendly paths that all lead to shops, work, and public transportation.
Westover in Arlington
Developed in the 1940s, Westover village, as it's sometimes called, mostly features a mix of modest, colonial single-family homes, duplexes, and garden-style apartments all set within a walking distance to a central business center. Westover has easy access to various modes of transportation, both public and private. It is between the Ballston and the East Falls Church Stations and is serviced by many Metro Buses. Because of this, many residents in the area prefer using transit other than driving to work.
Westover neighborhood offers many amenities to its residents including Westover Shopping Center, The Lost Dog Cafe, Lebanese Taverna, Westover Farmers Market, Westover Park, and Westover Branch Library.
Students in the area attend McKinley Elementary, Swanson Middle, and Bishop O'Connell High School.
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