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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

Rocky Run Park

Famous for: A compact Ballston park with playgrounds, a basketball court, and a flexible oval field for neighborhood recreation.

Rocky Run Park in Ballston pairs two acres of playgrounds, a basketball court and oval field with easy Metro access and nearby…

Families with young children basketball players Ballston visitors

Schweikher House

Schaumburg
Famous for: Paul Schweikher’s 1938 modernist residence and studio, Schaumburg’s only National Register-listed property.

Tour Paul Schweikher’s 1938 modernist Schaumburg home and studio, the village’s only National Register historic landmark.

Architecture enthusiasts History buffs Design students

Six Flags Over Texas

Famous for: Texas’s original Six Flags park, known for Titan, New Texas Giant, and 100-plus attractions.

Six Flags Over Texas in Arlington pairs 14 coasters, including Titan and New Texas Giant, with family rides, water thrills and seasonal…

Thrill seekers Families with kids Roller-coaster fans

Smithsonian National Museum of American History

Washington
Famous for: The original Star-Spangled Banner, Julia Child’s kitchen and Dorothy’s ruby slippers illuminate American history and culture.

See the Star-Spangled Banner, Dorothy’s ruby slippers and Julia Child’s kitchen at Washington’s free Smithsonian National Museum of American History.

American history enthusiasts Families with school-age children Film and television fans

Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History

Washington
Famous for: Dinosaur fossils, the Hope Diamond, human origins, and wide-ranging natural science galleries on the National Mall.

Explore dinosaurs, the Hope Diamond and Ocean Hall at Washington’s free Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History on the National Mall.

Families with kids Science enthusiasts First-time Washington visitors

United States Holocaust Memorial Museum

Washington
Famous for: Documenting the Holocaust through personal histories, historical evidence, powerful exhibitions, and spaces dedicated to remembrance.

Explore Washington’s United States Holocaust Memorial Museum, with free admission, historical exhibitions, Daniel’s Story, and the Hall of Remembrance.

Holocaust history researchers Educators Families with older children

US Marine Corps War Memorial

Famous for: Felix de Weldon’s monumental bronze depiction of the 1945 Iwo Jima flag raising.

See the Iwo Jima flag-raising sculpture at Arlington’s free US Marine Corps War Memorial, with Potomac views and the Netherlands Carillon nearby.

History buffs Veterans and military families First-time Washington visitors

Vera Meineke Nature Center at Spring Valley

Schaumburg
Famous for: A 135-acre Schaumburg preserve pairing prairie trails with an 1880s German-American living-history farm.

Explore Schaumburg’s 135-acre Spring Valley for prairie trails, wetland birding and Volkening Heritage Farm’s 1880s living history.

Families with curious kids birdwatchers local history enthusiasts

Veterans Park

Famous for: A military memorial, disc golf course, and walking and equestrian trails near Lake Arlington.

Veterans Park in Arlington pairs a military memorial, disc golf and walking/equestrian trails with free daily access from 5 a.m. to midnight…

Families with active kids disc golf players history-minded travelers
Planning guide

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  • Washington: Check the listed addresses and travel time from your base when grouping visits in this area.
  • Wheaton: Check the listed addresses and travel time from your base when grouping visits in this area.
  • Schaumburg: Check the listed addresses and travel time from your base when grouping visits in this area.
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Frequently Asked Questions

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What are the top attractions to visit in Arlington?

The sampled records cover 27 attractions in Arlington, with an average recorded rating of 4.6 out of 5 among rated entries. Browse the place pages and check current details with each venue.

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