As you drive in to Crystal City, you can see the National Monument in the near distance. The neighborhood is just a short drive away from Washington, DC.
For those without a car or commuting from other neighborhoods, there is also a Metro station located in the heart of Crystal City.
Amazon Career Day took place at "The Grounds," a recently opened "art and public space activation where Crystal City and Pentagon City meet."
"This newly repurposed parking lot will provide residents, workers and visitors a fun and beautiful space to play and enjoy along a rapidly developing corridor that connects Crystal City and Pentagon City," the official Crystal City website states.
Attendees could sign up to receive updates about local happenings and win tickets to the upcoming Crystal City Oktoberfest.
The Crystal City Business Improvement District — a non-profit, public-private partnership that "promotes and enhances" the neighborhood's business, retail, restaurant, and residential community — has been at the forefront of community vitality efforts. The organization hosts 200 events during the year, including "Food Truck Thursdays," the Marine Corps Marathon, and an annual holiday market.
An Amazon employee gave us this pamphlet about things to do and sights to see in Crystal City.
The booklet highlights various "points of interest" including an aquatics center, hiking trails, and proximity to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport.
