River Place ID - Residents are required to register with the Management Office, where a River Place ID is issued. The ID provides access to the gym, swimming pool, and lockout service. Front Desk - The front desk is staffed 7 AM to 11 PM daily. The staff receives packages for resident pick up, provides key service, and coordinates freight elevator and party room use. Please show your River Place ID when requesting these services. Bicycle Room - Bicycle storage is available. Please register your bike at the Management Office. At the time of registration, a River Place North Bike Permit sticker and a bike room key will be issued. There is a $10 registration fee. Laundry - The laundry facility is located on the basement level. Use your building key for 24 hour entry. Payment can be made in quarters or by a cash card. Cash cards are available for purchase from the machine in the laundry room. Money can be added to the card from ATM/credit cards. Both an oversized washer and an oversized dryer are available. Vending - Newspaper, snack, and beverage machines are located on the basement level. Party Room - The party room is available for use by registerd residents. Located on the lobby level, it has kitchen and bath facilities. Contact the Management Office to make a reservation. A $150 cash deposit is required and refunded upon inspection following your event. Extermination - Free extermination services are provided on Fridays. Contact the Management Office to make an appointment. Freight Elevator - The freight elevator can be reserved by registered residents free of charge. Contact the Management Office to make a reservation. Storage - The basement level storage room contains storage bins for some units. Contact the Management Office to find out if a bin is available for your unit. The storage room key is held in the Management Office weekdays. Contact the Office to make a key reservation for evening and weekend access.

Contact Numbers - Phone numbers are included on the bottom of the home page.

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Other River Place Amenities

Entertainment Center (Gym) - The River Place Entertainment Center contains a gym with cardio and weight training equipment along with sauna, steamroom, shower facilities, pool table, and ping pong tables. River Place ID required for entry. Open Monday - Friday 6 AM to 10PM and Sat- Sun 9AM -9PM. Swimming Pool - The River Place swimming pool is located in the center of the River Place grounds. Open from Memorial Day to Labor Day, lifeguards on duty during all hours of operation. Hot tub and shower facilities on premises. Guest passes are available at the Entertainment Center and not at the pool itself. River Place ID required. Loading Dock Passes - 30 minute loading dock passes are available from the gate house for loading and unloading. For repair vehicles and move-in/move-out, coordinate with the Management Office. Lockout Service - Lockout service is available for registered tenants from the Management Office during regular business hours at no charge. After hours, visit the River Place gate house for lockout service. Bring your River Place ID. After hours lockout service fee must be paid in cash. Retail - The River Place Market, Valet (dry cleaner), and Salon are located in the middle of the River Place grounds by the swimming pool. Picnic Areas - Two picnic areas, with picnic tables and grills, are available for use by residents. Reserve either space for free at the Entertainment Center. River Place ID required.

Contact Numbers - Phone numbers are included on the bottom of the home page.

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Rosslyn Restaurants

The following restaurants and coffee shops are within walking distance and offer evening and weekend hours. Those noted with an asterisk (*) deliver. Cafe Asia* - A Washington Post Readers' Choice Best Bet for both Sushi and Happy Hour. Bustling pan-Asian restaurant offers sushi and other Asian specialties in a chic, minimalist setting. Happy hour specials. Outdoor seating that lines Wilson Blvd with tables from Spring to Fall. 1550 Wilson Blvd. Up 4 blocks, on left. (703) 741-0870. China Garden - A Washingtonian Magazine Best Bargain. Authentic Cantonese and Szechuan cuisine prepared by chefs direct from Hong Kong. 1101 Wilson Blvd. Next door on Lynn/Wilson. Inside and up escalator. (703) 525-5317. Chipotle - A Washington Post Editors' Pick. Quick-gourmet restaurant that serves fresh, made-to-order burritos, tacos, and burrito bols. Fax order form available online. Outdoor seating with a view of the big screen and scrolling news ticker. 1735 N. Lynn Street. 1/2 block north on Lynn. (703) 294-6669. Continental: A Modern Pool Lounge - A Washington Post Editors' Pick and Readers' Choice Best Bet for Pool. Happy hour goes until 8 PM at this large retro urban pool hall with a great juke box, darts, and 9 pool tables. Ladies play free Mondays. Late nite menu til 2 AM. 1911 N. Fort Myer Drive, a block north of the metro station, (703) 465-7675. Domaso - Trendy and upscale, Domaso uses fresh local farm ingredients in its Northern Italian cuisine. Extensive wine list and wine store on-site featuring Italian and Virginian labels. Bar and lounge feature happy hour specials. Huge terrace overlooks Georgetown. Located in the chic Hotel Palomar 3 blocks down Lynn on the right. (703) 351-1211. Diet-to-Go* - Healthy meals delivered to your door or to the River Place Market for pickup. Any combination of breakfast, lunch, and dinner delivered 5, 6, or 7 days a week. First day free. (703) 550-DIET (3438). Domino's Pizza* - Pizza carry out and delivery. 1555 Wilson Blvd. Up 4 blocks, on right. (703) 276-1400. Greenberry's Coffee & Tea Company - A Washington Post Editors' Pick and Readers' Choice Best Bet Coffee Shop. Fine Arabica coffee beans, roasted to order, brewed to taste along with tea and bakery selections. 1737 Wilson Blvd. Up 6 blocks, on right. (703) 465-7823. Guajillo (pronounced wa-hee-yo) - A Washingtonian Best Bargain. A Washington Post Editors' Pick and Readers' Choice Best Bet for Mexican. Authentic Mexican cuisine, fresh daily specials, and tequila bar in a cosmopolitan atmosphere. Outdoor seating. 1727 Wilson Blvd. Up 6 blocks, on right. (703) 807-0840. Il Radicchio - A Washington Post Editors' Pick. Lively Italian spaghetteria. Warm and inviting with open kitchen displaying woodburning oven. Outdoor seating. 1801 Clarendon Blvd. Up 7 blocks. On left, adjacent to Rhodeside Grill. (703) 276-2627. Kanpai - A Washington Post Editors' Pick. Japanese restaurant and sushi bar. Full menu including appetizers, tempura, teriyaki, soup & salad combos, katsu, soba, and sashimi. Lunch specials from 11:30 - 2:30. Carry-out and party platters. Outdoor seating. 1401 Wilson Blvd. Up 3 blocks on right. Look for yellow awnings. (703) 527-0110. Ledo Pizza at Iwo Jima - A Washington Post Readers' Choice Best Bet for Pizza. Homemade sauce, homemade dough, rolled to order pizza loaded with cheese and toppings. 1501 Arlington Blvd. From the gatehouse, straight out and down Fairfax Drive 2 blocks on right. (703) 528-3570. For delivery, call (703) 521-5336. Mezza9 - A Washingtonian Very Best. - D�cor reminiscent of Paris in the 40�s, a variety of Mezza (small, shareable appetizers), and an ever changing menu that explores the tastes and textures of the Mediterranean. 1325 Wilson Blvd. Up 1 1/2 blocks, on right. (703) 525-1234. Oak Street Deli - What's great about this corner deli is that it's open early for breakfast all week. Hot coffee and the best grits in the neighborhood. Throw on a baseball hat and head up Wilson Blvd (they don't care and neither should you) 3 blocks to 1501, on right at Oak Street. (703) 528-6886. Olive Press - Martini bar co-located with the Mezza9 restaurant. Varied flavors for diverse tastes. 1325 Wilson Blvd. Up 1 1/2 blocks, on right. (703) 525-1234. Pho 75 - A Washington Post Editors' Pick and Readers' Choice Best Bet for Cheap Eats. Generous portions of authentic Asian noodles served with a variety of accompiniments. Popular spot, quick service. 1721 Wilson Blvd. Up 6 blocks, on right. (703) 525-7355. Piola - Washington City Paper readers selected Piola as Washington's best happy hour - it runs until 8 every weeknight featuring free pizza and drink specials at the bar and in the lounge. Simple, authentic Italian food including a huge pizza selection. Lots of outdoor seating. 1550 Wilson Blvd. 3 blocks up on left. (703) 528-1502. Quarterdeck - A Washington Post Editors' Pick and Readers' Choice Best Bet for Crabs. Traditional crab house in friendly neighborhood setting with beer on tap. Large deck for outdoor seating. 1200 N. Fort Myer Drive. Cross bridge heading left toward the Iwo Jima Memorial 1 block, go right on Arl. Blvd (pedestrian friendly) for 2 blocks, go left on N. Fort Myer Dr. 1 block. (703) 528-2722. Quizno's Subs - Sub sandwiches on oven baked bread. Soups, salads, desserts. 1735 N. Lynn Street. North on Lynn 1 1/2 blocks. (703) 875-0670. Ray's the Steaks - A Washingtonian Very Best, and winner of the Washington Post Readers' Choice Award for Steaks. Quality steak cuts with a few fresh seafood selections, a tasteful wine list, fresh baked breads and pies. Simple urban atmosphere. 1725 Wilson Blvd. Up 6 blocks, on right. Reservations required, (703) 841-7297. Red Hot & Blue - The Washington Post Readers' Choice Winner for Best Barbecue. The original that spawned a national chain. Memphis pit bar-b-que restaurant and full service bar. The Red, Hot, & Blue Brew by the local Foggy Bottom brewery works with the ribs, brisket, chicken, and catfish. Memphis blues music completes the setting. Carry-out and catering - pulled pork and pulled chicken sold by the pound. 1600 Wilson Blvd. Up 5 blocks, on left. (703) 276-7427. Rhodeside Grill - Eclectic American cuisine, 2 bars, pool, foosball, darts, live music on weekends, Sunday brunch. Outdoor seating. 1836 Wilson Blvd. Up 7 blocks. On left. (703) 243-0145. Ruby Tuesday - American food and extensive salad bar. 1300 Wilson Blvd. Up 2 blocks, on left. (703) 526-1956. Santa Fe Cafe - Southwestern menu selections and pink margaritas served in a family environment. 1500 Wilson Blvd. Up 2 blocks, just past Ruby Tuesday. (703) 276-0361. Spice of Life Cafe* - Fresh, healthy, and delicious - a neighborhood cafe and coffee house. Open for breakfast and lunch weekdays. Carry-out, catering, outdoor seating, online ordering. 1401 Wilson Blvd. Up 3 blocks on right. Look for red awning. (703) 524-2066. Starbucks - Coffees, Italian style espresso beverages, variety of pastries and confections. 2 locations: 1) 1735 N. Lynn St. Walk north on Lynn for 1 1/2 blocks. (703) 465-7245; 2) 1501 N. 17th St. Up 2 1/2 blocks, on left. Outdoor seating at both. (703) 812-2100. Tivoli - Northern Italian gourmet restaurant and pastry shop. Pre-theater dinner and complimentary hors d' oeuvres evenings. 1700 N. Moore Street. Adjacent to Rosslyn Metro Station. Online reservations available. (703) 524-8900. Village Bistro - A Washington Post Editors' Pick. Northern Italian cuisine with French, Indian, and American influences in a cozy atmosphere with an extensive wine list. 1723 Wilson Blvd. Up 6 blocks, on left. Outdoor seating. Reservations recommended. (703) 522-0284.

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Neighborhood Activities

There are a number of community events either within walking distance or a short Metro / Georgetown Connector ride from River Place. The following events occur regularly. Seasonal events are noted. All events are accessible to handicapped persons. Millenium Stage - The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts hosts free performances every evening at 6 PM on the Millenium Stage. Take the Metro Orange Line 1 stop to Foggy Bottom and either walk or catch the free Kennedy Center Shuttle every 15 minutes until midnight. The Kennedy Center is home to the National Symphony Orchestra and hosts a full schedule of performance events. Rosslyn Farmers Market - May through November. On Thursdays, 11 AM to 4 PM. Local growers sell fresh produce. In Metro Park across Lynn Street from Olsson's Books. Rosslyn Spectrum - The Rosslyn Spectrum Theatre and Conference Center hosts stage performances and film screenings. Enjoy jazz, Caribbean, chamber, and a cappela music, live theatre, and an annual film festival. The gallery in the lobby features rotating exhibitions by visual artists from Arlington. Right on Lynn 1/2 block, left on Wilson 1/2 block, on left. U.S. Marine Corps Sunset Parade - Summer months. The U.S. Marine Band and the Marine Corps Silent Drill Team perform a sunset parade every Tuesday evening at the Marine Corps Memorial, also known as the Iwo Jima Memorial. Walk south on Lynn Street 2 blocks. Free. U.S. Army Band Concerts - Winter months. On Tuesdays and Thursdays, the U.S. Army Band performs at Fort Myer, featuring ensembles and soloists. Free. Fort Myer is just south of River Place. Due to heightened security, call for base entry instructions. (703) 696-3399. Washington Walks - April thru October. Walking tours of DC points of interest led by licensed and knowledgeable guides. Tour DC's neighborhoods, Embassy Row, "America's Main Street" Pennsylvania Avenue outside the White House, and an evening tour of the Lincoln Memorial called Goodnight, Mr. Lincoln. $10 adults, $5 children. (202) 484-1565.

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Neighborhood Attractions

The following attractions are within walking distance of River Place. Some hold activities on a seasonal basis. Follow links or call numbers provided for details. Bike Trails - Visit our transportation page for information on local bike trails. Arlington Cemetery - See the changing of the guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, visit the Eternal Flame at President John F. Kennedy's gravesite, and visit the Robert E. Lee Memorial at Arlington House. Head left on Lynn and cross park grounds at Iwo Jima Memorial to enter through cemetery gates. Or take Metro 1 stop on Blue Line to Arlignton Cemetery. Iwo Jima - The U.S. Marine Corps War Memorial is dedicated to all Marines who have given their lives in defense of the United States since 1775. The park grounds offer sweeping views of the Potomac and national monuments across the river. Go left on Lynn for 2 blocks. Jack's Boathouse - Jack's rents canoes and kayaks daily on the Potomac. 3500 K St. NW, Washington, DC. Cross the Key Bridge on the north (left) side and go down the steps to the street level below. (202) 337-9642. Theodore Roosevelt Island Park - This wooded island lies in the Potomac River between Rosslyn and Georgetown. Stroll through the trails and visit the memorial plaza in this urban sanctuary. Head right on Lynn 2 1/2 blocks and go right on the Mt. Vernon bike trail just before the Key Bridge. The Island is a short walk down the paved trail.

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