Pokémon GO: 5 Pokéstops in Arlington

Photo Credit: Pokémon GO app

ARLINGTON, MA—Pokémon GO, the augmented reality game based on the popular Nintendo series, has already begun to take over peoples lives.

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Residents have already reported budding Pokémon "trainers" running around town attempting to "catch" Pokémon. Pidgeys, Ekans', Pikachus and other Pokémon have been popping up all over town, and trainers are determined to "catch 'em all."

See Also: 10 Pokemon GO Safety Tips

According to an online portal map from the game Ingress—another GPS-enabled game that requires players to get out into the community to explore landmarks, public places and area neighborhoods created by Niantic, Inc.—there are numerous Pokéstops around Arlington. Pokéstops are place of interest and historical significance where players can travel in order to acquire items such as Pokéballs, revives and more.

Here are five of the many Pokéstops in Arlington.

1. Central Street Historic District
2. Highrock Church
3. Meadowbrook Park
4. Arlington Police Officers Memorial
5. Menotomy Indian Hunter Statue.

As always, remember to stay alert of your surroundings and stay safe!

Is there a good Pokéstop we missed? Where have you caught Pokémon? Send photos to joe.lipovich@patch.com or comment below.