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Top Attractions in Arlington

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26 Listed places
4.7 average across 24 rated listings
Washington • Alexandria • Fort Myer
Free to explore county sites; Arlington National Cemetery admission is free; Pentagon tours are free with advance reservation. – Free to explore public neighborhoods, parks, and memorial exteriors; Metro, parking, tours, and dining are extra.
Popular Neighborhoods:
Washington Alexandria Fort Myer

Air Force Memorial

Famous for: Three soaring stainless-steel spires honoring U.S. Air Force service and sacrifice above the Washington skyline.

See Arlington’s 270-foot Air Force Memorial, three stainless-steel spires honoring airmen, with free entry and Washington views.

History Buffs Military Enthusiasts Families with Kids

Arlington

Famous for: Arlington is known for Arlington National Cemetery, the Pentagon Memorial, and Potomac-side access to Washington.

Arlington, Virginia pairs Arlington National Cemetery, the Pentagon Memorial and Potomac views with easy Metro access just outside Washington, DC.

History Buffs First-Time Visitors Families with Kids

Arlington County

Famous for: Arlington County is known for national military memorials, Arlington National Cemetery, Pentagon views, and Potomac-side access to Washington.

Explore Arlington County, Virginia, for Arlington National Cemetery, Pentagon-area memorials, Potomac trails, Rosslyn views, and easy Metro links to DC.

History Buffs First-Time Visitors Families

Arlington Historical Museum (Hume School)

Famous for: Arlington County history exhibits inside the preserved 1891 Hume School, the county’s oldest surviving school building.

Tour Arlington County history inside the 1891 Hume School, a preserved Arlington Ridge landmark open free on weekend afternoons.

History buffs Families with older kids Local-history researchers

Arlington House

Fort Myer
Famous for: Robert E. Lee’s former home, Greek Revival architecture, and searching interpretation of slavery and Civil War history.

Explore Arlington House in Fort Myer, the Greek Revival Custis-Lee mansion with Civil War history, restored rooms, and Washington views.

History Buffs Architecture Enthusiasts Military History Travelers

Arlington Museum of Art

Famous for: Rotating contemporary, Texas-focused and nationally touring art exhibitions in Arlington’s Entertainment District.

Arlington Museum of Art brings rotating contemporary, Texas and touring exhibitions to Ballpark Way near Globe Life Field and AT&T Stadium.

Art Lovers Families with Kids Sports Weekend Visitors

Arlington National Cemetery

Famous for: The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, JFK’s eternal flame, and sweeping grounds honoring American military service.

Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington honors 400,000 service members with JFK’s eternal flame, the Tomb, and Memorial Amphitheater.

History Buffs Veterans Solo Travelers

Black Heritage Museum of Arlington, Virginia

Famous for: Preserving Arlington County’s African American history through local stories, Queen City research, archives, and educational programs.

Explore Black Arlington’s history at this free Columbia Pike museum, with Queen City stories, local archives, and community programs.

History Buffs Families with Kids Solo Travelers

Crystal Canyon Natural Area

Famous for: A compact wooded preserve with rocky slopes, interpretive signs, and a half-mile natural trail.

Explore Arlington’s 40-acre Crystal Canyon Natural Area: a free wooded half-mile trail with hills, exposed rock and interpretive signs for geology.

Short-hike seekers Nature-loving families Solo walkers

Hillwood Estate, Museum & Gardens

Washington
Famous for: Marjorie Merriweather Post’s Fabergé eggs, Russian imperial art, French decorative arts, and 13-acre gardens.

Explore Marjorie Merriweather Post’s Washington estate, Fabergé treasures, French decorative arts, Merriweather Café and 13 acres of formal gardens.

Art lovers history buffs garden enthusiasts

International Bowling Museum & Hall of Fame

Famous for: Preserving bowling history, rare artifacts and the achievements of internationally recognized Hall of Fame inductees.

Explore bowling’s ancient origins, rare artifacts and Hall of Fame legends at Arlington’s International Bowling Museum near Six Flags Drive.

Sports history fans Families with Kids Bowling enthusiasts

Knapp Heritage Park

Famous for: Preserved pioneer cabins, a 1910 schoolhouse, blacksmith barn, and general store in Downtown Arlington.

Explore Arlington’s pioneer past at Knapp Heritage Park, with two 1850s-era cabins, a 1910 schoolhouse, blacksmith barn and replica general store.

History buffs Families with kids School groups

National Gallery of Art

Washington
Famous for: European and American masterpieces, Leonardo’s Ginevra de’ Benci, contrasting landmark buildings, and an outdoor Sculpture Garden.

Explore Washington’s free National Gallery of Art: Leonardo’s portrait, Pei’s East Building, a Sculpture Garden, and practical transit and access tips.

Renaissance art enthusiasts Modern architecture admirers Families with school-age children

Richard Greene Linear Park

Famous for: A 41-acre Arlington greenway known for lakeside paths, picnic areas, and outdoor stone sculptures.

Walk Arlington’s 41-acre Richard Greene Linear Park for lakeside paths, stone sculpture, picnic lawns and stadium-district access.

Stadium-day visitors walkers and runners picnic groups

River Legacy Nature Center

Famous for: Hands-on environmental education and woodland trail access in Arlington’s 1,300-acre Trinity River nature park.

Explore Arlington’s River Legacy Nature Center, a free 12,000-square-foot gateway to Discovery Room exhibits and 1,300 acres of Trinity River trails.

Families with young children Nature lovers Educators

River Legacy Parks

Famous for: A vast Trinity River floodplain park with multi-use trails, family recreation and ecological learning.

River Legacy Parks in Arlington covers 1,300 Trinity River acres with 10 miles of trails, picnic spots, playgrounds and a hands-on science…

Families with young kids Nature enthusiasts Casual cyclists
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