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Top Attractions in Arlington

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27 Listed places
4.6 average across 27 rated listings
Washington • Wheaton • Schaumburg
Free park admission; separate fees may apply for selected River Legacy Living Science Center programs. – Free admission
Popular Neighborhoods:
Washington Wheaton Schaumburg Fort Myer West Chicago

Arlington Heights Historical Museum

Famous for: Period homes, replica businesses, dolls, dollhouses, and approachable stories of Arlington Heights community life.

Explore Victorian-era rooms, business settings, dolls and dollhouses at this free local-history campus near downtown Arlington Heights.

History buffs Families with Kids Dollhouse collectors

Arlington Historical Museum (Hume School)

Famous for: Free local-history exhibits inside Arlington County’s oldest surviving school building, completed in 1891.

Step inside Arlington’s 1891 Hume School for free weekend exhibits on county history, Civil War life, schools and changing communities in Aurora…

History Buffs Families with Kids Solo Travelers

Arlington House

Fort Myer
Famous for: The former Custis-Lee estate interpreting Greek Revival architecture, slavery, Civil War history, and Washington views.

Tour Arlington House in Fort Myer: the Custis-Lee Greek Revival mansion, enslaved persons’ quarters, and sweeping Washington views.

History buffs Civil War travelers architecture enthusiasts

Arlington Museum of Art

Famous for: Rotating exhibitions combining major artists, contemporary and experiential art, and stories from Arlington's community.

Explore Arlington Museum of Art in Arlington, Texas: rotating exhibitions at 1200 Ballpark Way, accessible galleries, and nearby stadium attractions.

Traveling art enthusiasts Local history enthusiasts Families with school-age children

Billy Graham Museum

Wheaton
Famous for: Billy Graham's legacy, Evangelical history, American religious artifacts

The Billy Graham Museum in Wheaton offers a fascinating journey through American evangelical history, focusing on the life and legacy of renowned…

History buffs Religious travelers Family trips

Cosley Zoo

Wheaton
Famous for: A free Wheaton zoo pairing Illinois-native wildlife with farm animals, pond paths and historic rural character.

Free five-acre Wheaton zoo with Illinois wildlife, farm animals, pond paths and historic barns near Lincoln Marsh Natural Area.

Families with young children budget-conscious travelers Illinois wildlife fans

Crystal Canyon Natural Area

Famous for: A compact 40-acre Arlington preserve with forested slopes, rocky terrain, interpretive signs, and a half-mile nature trail.

Free 40-acre Arlington woodland preserve with a half-mile rocky trail, interpretive signs, forested slopes, and daily 5 AM–10 PM access.

Short-hike seekers Nature Enthusiasts Families with active kids

Dark Star Park

Famous for: Nancy Holt’s 1979 environmental artwork of monumental spheres, pools, poles, and tunnels in Rosslyn.

Dark Star Park in Arlington’s Rosslyn district features Nancy Holt’s 1979 celestial sculptures, open around the clock near Rosslyn Metro and the…

Art lovers Photography enthusiasts Families with Kids

International Bowling Museum & Hall of Fame

Famous for: Rare bowling artifacts, Hall of Fame honorees and a global history of the sport from ancient games onward

Arlington’s International Bowling Museum & Hall of Fame charts bowling from ancient games to champions, with artifacts and $9.50 adult entry.

Bowling enthusiasts sports-history fans families with kids

Kline Creek Farm (living history museum)

West Chicago
Famous for: Immersive 1890s farm demonstrations, hourly farmhouse tours and seasonal agricultural history in DuPage County.

Explore 1890s farm life at Kline Creek Farm in West Chicago, with hourly farmhouse tours, heritage skills and working fields.

Families with kids history enthusiasts school groups

Knapp Heritage Park

Famous for: Preserved mid-1800s pioneer cabins, a one-room schoolhouse and Arlington’s early settlement history.

Step into Arlington's pioneer past at Knapp Heritage Park, where mid-1800s cabins, a 1910 schoolhouse and blacksmith barn await weekends.

History buffs Families with Kids School groups

Long Bridge Park

Famous for: Its three lighted synthetic-turf fields and Potomac-facing monument views from a reclaimed Arlington waterfront site.

Long Bridge Park in Arlington pairs three lighted turf fields, paved walks, picnic lawns and Potomac-to-monument views beside Crystal City.

Families Active Travelers Urban Walkers

National Gallery of Art

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

Explore Washington’s free National Gallery of Art, with Leonardo da Vinci, two landmark buildings, a sculpture garden, and practical visiting tips.

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

National Museum of African American History and Culture

Washington
Famous for: Exploring African American history through significant artifacts, civil rights narratives, and galleries celebrating culture and community.

Explore African American history on Washington’s National Mall, with free timed-entry admission, landmark galleries and the on-site Sweet Home Café.

African American history enthusiasts Civil rights students Multigenerational families

Richard Greene Linear Park

Famous for: A 41-acre lakeside green space with paved trails, picnic lawns, and an outdoor stone sculpture collection.

A free 41-acre Arlington park beside the stadium district, with a lake, paved trails, picnic lawns and a walkable stone-sculpture collection.

Stadium visitors Families with Kids Walkers

River Legacy Nature Center

Famous for: Interactive North Texas nature exhibits and trail access within Arlington’s 1,300-acre Trinity River park.

Explore Arlington’s River Legacy Nature Center: hands-on Discovery Room exhibits, family programs and trails through a 1,300-acre Trinity River park.

Families with young children nature-loving couples educators

River Legacy Parks

Famous for: A vast Trinity River park known for wooded multi-use trails and hands-on environmental learning.

Explore Arlington’s 1,300-acre Trinity River park, with wooded shared-use trails, picnic areas, playgrounds and a hands-on science center.

Families with Kids Nature Enthusiasts Fitness Travelers
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