Arlington Vacations

The historic city of Arlington, Virginia lays at the edge of the U.S. Capital, Washington D.C. Marked by treasured monuments, including the Arlington National Cemetery, Marine Corps War Memorial, Air Force Memorial and the National 9/11 Pentagon Memorial, these significantly moving, heart-touching memorials serve in remembrance to those who died serving our great nation. Arlington also features the unique “urban village” concept, which includes hip neighborhoods, shops and renowned restaurants. These “villages” include Ballston, Clardendon, Columbia Pike, Courthouse, Crystal City, Pentagon City, Rosslyn, Shirlington and Virginia Square. This pivotal metropolis also features arts and culture, including the Artisphere, which is home to a variety of opera, theatre, visual arts and dance. Arlington also features the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Museum and Visitor’s Center, Arlington Historical Society Hume School, The Robert E. Lee Memorial, Fort C.F. Smith, Fort Ethan Allen Park, the Netherlands Carillon, The Pentagon and Theodore Roosevelt Island. Arlington offers excellent shopping, exciting nightlife and spectacular world-class restaurants. Visitors should check local events, as there is always something new and exciting taking place in this happening city, including film festivals, farmer’s markets, marathons, fashion events, food tastings, library events and unique entertainment.