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 Visitors assistance |
1100, North Glebe Road Suite 1500 Washington DC, VA 22201 United States +1 800 296 7996 (Toll Free) http://www.stayarlington.com/ |
In league with the Arlington Hotel industry, ACVS promotes living in Arlington as the best bet while in and around Washington. All kinds of information on what to see and do, where to drink and dine and of course where to board is provided by them. If you're organizing a meeting, ask for assistance. When in doubt in Arlington, you know whom to call. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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A hilltop legacy |
Arlington National Cemetery (between Lee and Sherman Drives) Washington DC, VA 22211 United States +1 703 557 0613 http://www.nps.gov/arho/ |
Arlington House once belonged to Confederate General Robert E. Lee, whose wife, Mary Custis, a great-granddaughter of George Washington, inherited the home. During the Civil War, Union troops made the house their headquarters. The home is furnished as it was when the Lees raised their seven children here. Park rangers dressed in period costume help dramatize the era. Enjoy a stunning view of Washington from the front of the hillside mansion. As the mansion is located within Arlington National Cemetery, visitors must either walk from the Visitor Center or join the Tourmobile Sightseeing tour of the cemetery. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Honoring Heroic Service |
West end of Memorial Bridge Washington DC, VA 22211 United States +1 703 695 3250 / +1 703 697 2131 http://www.arlingtoncemetery.com/ |
This is the final resting place of many who gave their lives in service to the country. Two US presidents-John F. Kennedy and William Howard Taft-are buried here. The crew of the Challenger space shuttle, civil rights leader Medgar Evers and film star Audie Murphy are among the many honored here. The Tomb of the Unknown Soldiers, containing remains of unidentified soldiers from World Wars I, II, and the Korean Conflict, is guarded 24 hours a day. The changing of the guard ceremony is a moving tribute to them. Arlington House, the home of Robert E. Lee until the outbreak of the Civil War, is located on the cemetery grounds. Visitors may walk through the cemetery or board a Tourmobile Sightseeing tram. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Small neighborhood park |
601 North Manchester St Washington DC, VA 22207 United States +1 703 228 6525 |
This beautiful 70-acre park is situated in a residential area and is popular with the locals. Bluemont Park offers areas to bike, jog, hike, picnic and play basketball. There are picnic areas available too. Larger groups should call ahead to reserve the space.Your leashed pet is welcome as well. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Memorial & Performance |
2700 F St NW Washington DC, DC 20566 United States +1 800 444 1324 / +1 202 467 4600 http://www.kennedy-center.org |
The Kennedy Center is a must-see for any visitor. The center has seven theaters which include the Concert Hall, Eisenhower Theater, Family Theater, KC Jazz Club, Opera House, Terrace Theater and the Theater Lab, which show productions that include plays, operas, ballets, concerts and films. Among the center's highlights include the Shakespeare festival produced by the Shakespeare Theatre. Free tours introduce visitors to the Hall of States, Hall of Nations, the main theaters and gifts from many countries honoring the 35th president. Ticket prices for performances vary. Half-price tickets are available to students and seniors. Discounts are offered on group purchases. See website for ticketing, performance schedule, and events calendar. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Belle Haven Marina |
1201 Belle Haven Road Alexandria, VA 22307 United States 703 768 0018 http://www.saildc.com/ |
The Potomac River is a perfect place for exploring by boat. Whether you sail past Washington and all the monuments or down toward the Chesapeake Bay, it will be a glorious experience. The Mariner Sailing School offers lessons weekdays and weekends, allowing you to complete the course within the same week. All courses are hands-on and taught aboard one of the sailboats. For those who already know how to sail, boat rentals are available for groups of 2-6 people. In addition, the school rents kayaks, canoes and windsurfers, and gives instruction on each of them. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Spotlight on newsmaking |
1101 Wilson Boulevard Washington DC, VA 22209 United States +1 703 284 3544 / +1 888 639 7386 http://www.newseum.org/ |
Dedicated to free press and free speech, the Newseum showcases the history of newsgathering. The displays include a video wall of live news broadcasts from around the world. Here visitors have the opportunity to anchor a news program, an exhibit especially popular with children. For a fee, children can also put their faces on the covers of famous magazines, including Life and Sports Illustrated. Interactive displays are the rule here, but there is much to see in a variety of dynamic formats. The Newseum website continues to offer a wealth of information regarding the news media, traveling exhibits, and on-going educational programs. Washington visitors can also view an outdoor version of the Newseum's popular 'Today's Front Pages' now on display at the future museum site. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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U.S. Department of Defense |
I-395 at Boundary Channel Drive Washington DC, VA 20301 United States +1 703 697 1776 http://www.pentagon.gov/ |
Across the Potomac River in Arlington, Virginia is the headquarters of the armed forces of the United States, the largest office building in the world. Encompassing 29 acres, with a five-acre courtyard in the center, the five-sided structure has over 17 miles of hallways. Approximately 23,000 employees, military and civilian, come to work here each day. Group tours are available with a reservation. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Experience nature |
2845 North Marcey Road Washington DC, VA 20118 United States +1 703 528 5406 http://www.nvrpa.org/potomacov... |
Potomac Overlook Regional Park offers 100 acres of scenic woodlands and outdoor adventure. Children and adults will enjoy learning about the outdoors at the park's nature center, which features wildlife and archaeological displays and an auditorium for educational programs. The park has a nature trail with regularly scheduled hikes. There are also vegetable, herb, butterfly and wildflower gardens. Schools and organized groups may make arrangements for special programs. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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A moment captured |
Arlington Blvd and Meade St Washington DC, VA 22211 United States +1 703 285 2601 |
The image of five marines and a navy corpsman raising an American flag atop Mount Suribachi during World War II is known to every American schoolchild. Seen in person, the bronze 78-foot statue is sure to stir emotions. The sculpture near Arlington National Cemetery, commemorates the 6,800 soldiers who died during World War II in order to capture the tiny Japanese island of Iwo Jima. Today, the memorial is dedicated to all U.S. Marines who died in battle. A Marine Parade is held at 7pm Tuesdays throughout the summer. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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