Where is Aurora Highlands
Aurora Highlands is a residential neighborhood in Arlington, Virginia, established in 1910. It is an eclectic community of single family homes, duplexes, townhouses, condominiums, apartments, and thriving commercial areas, with restaurants and entertainment within walking distance. It is located just across the Potomac River from Washington, DC, near the Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport.
Aurora Highlands comprises Virginia Highlands, Addison Heights, and Aurora Hills subdivisions. The neighborhood is bounded by Army-Navy Drive on the north, S. Glebe Road to the south, Eads Street on the east, and Joyce Street to the west. The map shows the area.
Many residents take Metro to work and to tourist attractions in Washington , D.C. Several major highways are just a few blocks from Aurora Highlands : I-395, George Washington Parkway , and Route 1, the Jeff Davis Highway.
The nearest Metro stops are Pentagon City and Crystal City. Both the Blue and Yellow lines stop at these stations.
How Aurora Highlands is Remembered
Zula Dietrich was brought up in South Arlington near Crystal City. As we work to get the history of our neighborhood on line, you may enjoy "Zula Remembers," her reminiscences of the people, the places, and the things they did from the 1920s through the 1960s. It is full of tales about South Arlington during those years.
A 1995 article from the Washington Post describes living in Aurora Highlands and being a part of the community.
A 2007 article from the Washington Post says we are a front-porch community among the high-rises.
More History
The Arlington Historical Society web site provides links to resources about the places and events in the history of Arlington county.