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Ranked #1 of 23 Attractions in Arlington
5 of 5 stars 158 reviews
Owner description: Guarded around the clock by the Army's 3rd infantry, this memorial in Arlington National Cemetery honors unidentified... more » Owner description: Guarded around the clock by the Army's 3rd infantry, this memorial in Arlington National Cemetery honors unidentified American soldiers from the two World Wars and the Korean War. « less
Attraction type  Scenic/ Historic Walking Areas
Distance  0.3 miles from city centre
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Ranked #2 of 23 Attractions in Arlington
4.5 of 5 stars 603 reviews
Owner description: Veterans of every American war from the Revolution to the country's most recent conflicts are buried at Arlington, which was... more » Owner description: Veterans of every American war from the Revolution to the country's most recent conflicts are buried at Arlington, which was officially declared a military cemetery in 1864. Among the more than 260,000 dead are three unidentified service members, buried at the Tomb of the Unknowns, and John F. Kennedy, whose gravesite is marked by an eternal flame. « less
Attraction type  Cemeteries; Historic Sites
Distance  0.8 miles from city centre
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Ranked #3 of 23 Attractions in Arlington
5 of 5 stars 50 reviews
Owner description: Commonly called the "Iwo Jima Memorial," the statue is a depiction of the famous raising of the U.S. flag on Iwo Jima and is... more » Owner description: Commonly called the "Iwo Jima Memorial," the statue is a depiction of the famous raising of the U.S. flag on Iwo Jima and is dedicated to all Marines who have given their lives defending that flag. « less
Attraction type  Monuments/ Statues
Distance  0.9 miles from city centre
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Ranked #4 of 23 Attractions in Arlington
4.5 of 5 stars 78 reviews
Attraction type  Monuments/ Statues
Distance  2.0 miles from city centre
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Ranked #5 of 23 Attractions in Arlington
5 of 5 stars 7 reviews
Attraction type  Theatres
Distance  3.4 miles from city centre
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Ranked #6 of 23 Attractions in Arlington
4.5 of 5 stars 25 reviews
Attraction type  Parks
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Ranked #7 of 23 Attractions in Arlington
5 of 5 stars 4 reviews
Attraction type  Theatres
Distance  3.3 miles from city centre
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Ranked #8 of 23 Attractions in Arlington
4.5 of 5 stars 13 reviews
Owner description: When it was dedicated in 1997, the Women's Memorial became the first major American memorial to honor women who have served... more » Owner description: When it was dedicated in 1997, the Women's Memorial became the first major American memorial to honor women who have served in the United States military. The memorial also marks the ceremonial entrance to Arlington National Cemetery. « less
Attraction type  Monuments/ Statues
Distance  0.0 miles from city centre
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Ranked #9 of 23 Attractions in Arlington
4 of 5 stars 45 reviews
Owner description: The pre-Civil War residence of legendary Confederate general Robert E. Lee, this Greek revival mansion was taken over by... more » Owner description: The pre-Civil War residence of legendary Confederate general Robert E. Lee, this Greek revival mansion was taken over by Union troops, and the estate was used to bury the war dead. Overlooking the Potomac and the grounds of what is now Arlington National Cemetery, the home has been restored as a memorial to Lee. « less
Attraction type  Historic Sites
Distance  0.7 miles from city centre
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Ranked #10 of 23 Attractions in Arlington
4 of 5 stars 30 reviews
Attraction type  Monuments/ Statues
Distance  0.8 miles from city centre
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Ranked #11 of 23 Attractions in Arlington
4 of 5 stars 76 reviews
Owner description: The headquarters of the United States Department of Defense are housed in the massive Pentagon, whose five wedge-shaped... more » Owner description: The headquarters of the United States Department of Defense are housed in the massive Pentagon, whose five wedge-shaped sections represent the five branches of the U.S. Armed Forces. « less
Attraction type  Government Buildings
Distance  2.2 miles from city centre
Ranked #12 of 23 Attractions in Arlington
4.5 of 5 stars 3 reviews
Owner description: An important post of the Army's Signal Corps since the Civil War, Fort Myer is home to the Army Chief of Staff and the Army's... more » Owner description: An important post of the Army's Signal Corps since the Civil War, Fort Myer is home to the Army Chief of Staff and the Army's oldest active infantry regiment and was the site of the first military test flight. « less
Attraction type  Military Bases/ Facilities
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Ranked #13 of 23 Attractions in Arlington
4.5 of 5 stars 4 reviews
Attraction type  Parks
Distance  3.3 miles from city centre
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Ranked #14 of 23 Attractions in Arlington
5 of 5 stars 1 review
Attraction type  Children’s Museums
Distance  2.9 miles from city centre
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Ranked #15 of 23 Attractions in Arlington
4 of 5 stars 4 reviews
An educational and historical trip through the lifecycles and effects of illegal drugs in America.
Attraction type  History Museums
Distance  2.3 miles from city centre
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Ranked #16 of 23 Attractions in Arlington
5 of 5 stars 1 review
Attraction type  Theatres
Distance  3.2 miles from city centre
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Ranked #17 of 23 Attractions in Arlington
3.5 of 5 stars 10 reviews
Attraction type  Theatres
Distance  1.7 miles from city centre
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Ranked #18 of 23 Attractions in Arlington
3.5 of 5 stars 11 reviews
Owner description: Audience member solve a comedy murder mystery while enjoying a four course dinner. The dinner is served by a zany cast of... more » Owner description: Audience member solve a comedy murder mystery while enjoying a four course dinner. The dinner is served by a zany cast of suspects who all the while are providing clues to help solve the evening's crime. You guess whodunit! « less
Attraction type  Dinner Theatres
Distance  3.0 miles from city centre
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Ranked #19 of 23 Attractions in Arlington
4 of 5 stars 2 reviews

Bluemont Park is a 70-acre Arlington County park with activities including biking, jogging, hiking, basketball, frisbee (disc) golf, baseball, tennis, volleyball, a school-age... more »

Attraction type  Parks
Distance  2.9 miles from city centre
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Ranked #20 of 23 Attractions in Arlington
2 of 5 stars 5 reviews
Attraction type  Dinner Theatres
Distance  2.9 miles from city centre
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Attraction type  Playgrounds
Distance  2.9 miles from city centre
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Attraction type  Monuments/ Statues
Distance  0.0 miles from city centre
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Attraction type  Landmarks/ Points of Interest
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