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Gunston Arts Center

The Gunston Arts Center, Theatre Two
2700 South Lang Street, Arlington, VA 22206.
Ample, well-lit free parking. Handicapped accessible.
Theatre Two is on the right-hand side of the Gunston Middle School complex as you enter.

DRIVING DIRECTIONS

Click here to create your own driving directions to Gunston Arts Center.

Alternately, you can follow one of these…

From I-395:
Take the Shirlington/Glebe Road exit and stay to the right. At the light, take a left onto South Glebe Road. Remain on South Glebe Road until you pass the Shirley Shopping Center on your left. Take the first left onto South Lang Street just past the end of the shopping center. The entrance to Gunston Arts Center is about 200 yards up the hill on the left.

From Route 1 (Jefferson Davis Highway):
Take the South Glebe Road exit. Coming from Alexandria, this is the second Glebe Road exit. Cross Mt. Vernon Avenue/Arlington Ridge Road and take the next right onto South Lang Street (before the Shirley Shopping Center). The entrance to Gunston Arts Center is about 200 yards up the hill on the left.

From D.C.:
Take the 14th Street Bridge to I-395 South and follow the directions above from I-395.

From Maryland (crossing the American Legion Bridge):
Take the George Washington Parkway South. Exit the Parkway at I-395 South and follow the directions above from I-395.

From Maryland (crossing the Wilson Bridge):
Exit at Route 1 North. Follow Route 1 North through Alexandria, across the Monroe Street Bridge where it crosses the railroad tracks and continue north toward National Airport and Washington DC. Before reaching Crystal City, follow directions above from Route 1.

From the Beltway West of I-395:
Exit at I-395 North. This is a left exit from the outer loop. Follow directions below from I-395.

RIDE-SHARE DIRECTIONS

Both Uber and Lyft will recognize your destination if you enter “Gunston Arts Center, Theatre Two.” “Gunston Middle School” will also get you there.

 

When you hail a car after the show, your pickup point will likely be the main entrance to the school. If you need assistance, just ask a house manager.

 

PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION DIRECTIONS

(Note that the Crystal City Metro Station mural referred to in this video has been replaced by a plain concrete wall.)

 

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Click here to create public transportation options to Gunston Arts Center.

 

 

WALKING DIRECTIONS FROM CRYSTAL CITY METRO STOP
• Head west on 18th Street South toward South Bell Street (0.1 mile)
• Turn left onto South Eads Street (0.2 mile)
• Slight right to stay on South Eads Street (397 feet)
• Turn right onto 23rd Street South (0.8 mile)
• Turn left onto South Arlington Ridge Road (0.3 mile)
• Slight right onto South Lang Street (171 feet).

Where to Go Before or After the Show

(Hours vary; check ahead.)

In Arlington Ridge shopping plaza


Dine and drink at Delia’s and save!

Our delicious restaurant partner Delia’s will take 15% off your bill during the run of our productions if you mention “Avant Bard” or the name of the show. At all other times, Delia’s will take 10% off your bill if you mention “Avant Bard.” Delia’s is minutes from Gunston Arts Center at 2931 South Glebe Road, Arlington, VA 22206; (571) 483-0159.

District Dumplings | East Asian Fast Food | 2923 S Glebe Rd | Arlington, VA 22206 | (703) 548-4888

Kovi Kitchen | Asian Street Food | 2921 S Glebe Rd, Arlington, VA 22206 | (571) 319-0731

Starbucks | 2925 S Glebe Rd | Arlington, VA 22206 | (703) 299-8510

 

On Crystal City’s Restaurant Row (23rd Street)

Bob & Edith’s Diner | Open 24/7 | 539 South 23rd Street | Arlington, VA 22202 | 703-920-2700

Crystal City Sports Pub | Sports Bar, American (Traditional) | 529 23rd Street South | Arlington, VA 22202 | 703-521-8215

Enjera Restaurant | Ethiopian | 549 23rd St S,  | Arlington, VA 22202 | (703) 271-6040

Freddie’s Beach Bar & Restaurant | Gay Bar, Karaoke | 555 23rd St S | Arlington, Virginia | (703) 685-0555

The Portofino Restaurant | Northern Italian | 526 23rd St South | Arlington, VA 22202 | 703/979-8200

Top Thai Restaurant And Sushi Bar | Thai and Fusion Sushi | 523 23rd St S | Arlington, VA 22202 | (703) 521-1305

Urban Thai Restaurant | Thai, Asian Fusion | 561 23rd St S | Arlington VA, 22202 | (703) 979-0777

 

Gunston Theatre Two entrance

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