WALKArlington: Clarendon Car-Free Day Walkabout

Clarendon Car-Free Day Walkabout

Monday, September 22, 2008 (World Car-Free Day)
Clarendon, Arlington's Original Downtown

When: 6:30-7:30 p.m. (Please arrive by 6:15 p.m. for an on-time start)
Where: Clarendon's Metro Park, off North Highland Street between Wilson and Clarendon Boulevards. Meet at the west end of the Metro escalator awning, near the large pine tree. Click here for a map of the Walkabout route.
Who: Open to the public, all ages welcomed
Fee: Free of charge, registration not required

What: Celebrate World Car-Free Day with a WALKArlington Walkabout of Clarendon, Arlington's original downtown! This rush hour to happy hour evening tour will take walkers from Clarendon's Metro Park through the pedestrian-friendly core of Arlington's original downtown and back again. Speakers will share anecdotes about Clarendon's unique history, cultural resources, gathering places, and car-free lifestyle.

In conjunction with Arlington County Commuter Services' Car-Free Diet campaign and the Clarendon Alliance, Clarendon's many restaurants and shops will be offering World Car-Free Day discounts and promotions, so be sure to support these establishments after the Walkabout.

Ditch the car and take Metro's Orange Line to Clarendon, hop on Metrobus, ride Arlington Transit (ART), bike or walk. Explore all of your transit options at www.commuterpage.com/art/villages/clarendon.htm!