Best Western Rosslyn Iwo Jima - Arlington Virginia Hotels

This Arlington, Virginia hotel is just minutes away from attractions in nearby Washington D. such as the White House and Iwo Jima Memorial. Situated just a few minutes walk from the Metro Station in Arlington, Virginia, the Best Western Rosslyn/Iwo Jima offers comfortable accommodations and friendly helpful service for a competitive price. Hotel guests will have access to a variety of local attractions as well as attractions in nearby Washington D. such as the Iwo Jima Memorial, the Smithsonian Institute and the Washington Convention Center. The hotel is conveniently located a few blocks from many local shops and restaurants. Each of the 141 well-appointed guest rooms features cable or satellite television, microwave, refrigerator and high-speed Internet access. Enjoy a delicious meal at Ledo's Pizza, a full-service restaurant located on the hotel premises. Other hotel amenities include an indoor heated swimming pool, 24 hour fitness facility, guest laundry and a business center with full business services. The Best Western Rosslyn/Iwo Jima also features meeting and banquet facilities with room for up to 75 people. Within a few minutes from the hotel, guests can visit the famed Arlington Cemetery where many Civil War soldiers are buried or see a performance at the Kennedy Center. Take a tour of the White House or visit the Lincoln Memorial and the National Cathedral. Guests traveling on business will appreciate being less than a mile away from corporate locations such as Verizon, the French Embassy, Boeing, BAE and Ashoka. Georgetown University, George Washington University and George Mason University are all within 2 miles of the hotel. Make a reservation today and save at the Best Western Rosslyn/Iwo Jima.

Best Western Rosslyn Iwo Jima Property Information:

Rooms: 141
Floors: 3
Time Zone: Eastern Standard Time

Best Western Rosslyn Iwo Jima Features

Restaurant
Elevators
FEMA Approved
Exercise Gym
Iron
Guest Laundromat
Modem Lines in Room
Multilingual
No Pets Allowed
Bus Parking
Radio
Room Service
Telephone
Television with Cable
Free Local Telephone Calls
Meeting/Banquet Facilities
Coffee Maker in Room
Outdoor Tennis
Laundry/Valet Services
AM/FM Alarm Clock

Handicapped Rooms/Facilities
FAX
Gift Shop
High speed internet access
Ironing Board
Microwave
In Room Movies
News Stand
Indoor Pool
Outdoor Parking
Refrigerator
Safe Deposit Box
Pool
Free Parking
Hairdryers Available
No Smoking Rooms/Facilities
24 Hour Front Desk
Business Center
Fitness Center or Spa
Bar/Lounge

Best Western Rosslyn Iwo Jima Reservation Policies:

Check-In: 3:00 P.M.
Check-Out: 12:00 P.M.
Currency: USD
Cancellation Policy: Cancellation policies vary from hotel to hotel. Most current and accurate cancellation policies will appear on your confirmed reservation notification.

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Areas Served

Rosslyn, Arlington, Georgetown, Washington, Ballston, Baileys Crossroads, Falls Church, Chevy Chase, Alexandria, McLean, Bethesda, Chillum, Mount Ranier, Takoma Park, Brentwood, Silver Spring, Oxon Hill, Annandale, Hyattsville, Bladensburg

Nearby Attractions

George Washington University ... 2 miles
Metro - Clarendon VA ... 1 mile
Metro - Virginia Square VA ... 1 mile
American Pharmaceutical Inst ... 2 miles
American Red Cross ... 2 miles
Ballston Mall ... 2 miles
Constitution Hall ... 2 miles
Embassy Row ... 2 miles
Festival - American Folklife ... 2 miles
Georgetown University ... 2 miles
Independence Day Celebration ... 2 miles
Lincoln Memorial ... 2 miles
Mall, The ... 2 miles
National Academy of Sciences ... 2 miles
National Orthopedics Hosp. ... 2 miles
Pentagon ... 2 miles
Pentagon C/Fashion Ctr. Mall ... 2 miles
State Department ... 2 miles
Vietnam Veterans Memorial ... 2 miles
Watergate Complex ... 2 miles
Blair House ... 3 miles
Bureau of Engraving/Printing ... 3 miles
Cherry Blossom Festival ... 3 miles
Christmas Tree Lighting ... 3 miles
Crystal City ... 3 miles
Department of Agriculture ... 3 miles
Ford's Theater ... 3 miles
Holocaust Museum ... 3 miles
Jazz Festival/Freedom Plaza ... 3 miles
Jefferson Memorial ... 3 miles
Nat'l Geographic Society ... 3 miles
National Cathedral ... 3 miles
National Education Assoc. ... 3 miles
Local Attractions: - * 0.2 mile(s) from Iwo Jima Memorial * 1.5 mile(s) from Arlington Cemetery * 1.5 mile(s) from Georgetown * 1.5 mile(s) from Kennedy Center * 2 mile(s) from Lincoln Memorial * 2 mile(s) from Vietnam Veterans Memorial * 2.7 mile(s) from Smithsonian * 3 mile(s) from National Cathedral * 3 mile(s) from White House
Shopping: - * 1 mile(s) from Ballston Mall * 2 mile(s) from Pentagon City Mall
Transportation: - * 3.5 mile(s) from Reagan National Airport * 30 mile(s) from Dulles International Airport * 40 mile(s) from Baltimore-Washington International Airport * 0.3 mile(s) from Rosslyn Metro Station Orange and Blue Lines * 2.5 mile(s) from Arlington * 2.2 mile(s) from Washington, DC
George Washington Univ. Hosp ... 2 miles
Corporate Locations: - * 0.1 mile(s) from Boeing * 0.1 mile(s) from BAE * 0.2 mile(s) from NEMA * 0.2 mile(s) from Ashoka * 0.2 mile(s) from Nature Serve * 0.5 mile(s) from Fort Meyer
Recreation: - * 0.3 mile(s) from running/biking trail, from Washington, DC to Alexandria * 1 mile(s) from Ballston Ice Rink, indoor skating
Nearby Cities: - * 2.2 mile(s) from Washington, DC * 4.5 mile(s) from Alexandria * 21 mile(s) from Dulles * 30 mile(s) from Baltimore, Maryland
Education: - * 0.25 mile(s) from Art Institute * 0.65 mile(s) from Strayer University, Arlington Campus * 1 mile(s) from Georgetown University, Main Campus * 1.38 mile(s) from George Washington University * 1.55 mile(s) from George Mason University
Iwo Jima Memorial ... 0 mile
Metro - Rosslyn VA ... 0 mile
Metro - Courthouse VA ... 0 mile
FT. MYER ... 1 mile
I-66 Washington DC ... 1 mile
Rosslyn ... 1 mile
Arlington County VA ... 1 mile
Air National Guard HQDTS ... 1 mile
Arlington Cemetery/Attract. ... 1 mile
Arlington Hall ... 1 mile
Arlington Hall/Natl. Guard ... 1 mile
Georgetown ... 1 mile
Henderson Hall Marine Corp ... 1 mile
Kennedy Ctr./Performing Arts ... 1 mile
Marine Corp. Marathon ... 1 mile
Memorial Day Ceremony ... 1 mile

Arlington Events & Entertainment

Events in the Arlington Area

Please note that changes on venue and date of events may occur so please call the indicated telephone number for complete and updated information.

January

Arlington County Farmers' and Flea Market
(Year-round, Saturdays)
14th St. & N. Courthouse, Arlington, VA
Fresh produce, flower market, antiques and collectibles.
(703) 528-6748 and (703) 228-6400

Chinese New Year Celebration
(January 2005)
Chinatown, Washington, DC
Annual parade of marching bands, lion and dragon dancers, clowns and other entertainers. FREE.
(202) 789-7000

Georgetown Flea Market at Courthouse
(Year-round, Sundays)
14th and Veitch Streets Courthouse, Arlington, VA
Antiques and collectibles market.
(703) 528-6748

John F. Kennedy Center For The Performing Arts
(Year-round)
On the bank of the Potomac River from the Rosslyn section of Arlington.
This living presidential memorial is host to the finest dance, theater, and music performers in the world, and is the home of the National Symphony Orchestra, the American Film Institute, and the Washington Opera.
(800) 444-1324 or (202) 467-4600

Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday Observance
(January 17)
Lincoln Memorial
Wreath laying ceremony accompanied by a recorded presentation of King's "I Have a Dream" speech, local choirs, speakers and military color guard. FREE.
(202) 727-6306

Orchid Show
(Mid-January)
U.S. Botanic Garden, Washington, DC
(202) 226-4082

Robert E. Lee's Birthday Observance
(Sunday closest to Jan. 19)
Old Town Alexandria, VA
Celebrations for Gen. Robert E. Lee and his father, Gen. "Light Horse Harry" Lee held at Lee's Boyhood Home and at the Lee Fendall House. ADMISSION.
(703) 548-1789

U.S. Army Band Concerts
Variety of Venues. FREE.
(703) 696-3399

Wolf Trapp Performances
(Year-round)
1645 Trap Road, Vienna, Virginia
This is a national park for the performing arts. It presents a variety of performances, including plays and concerts.
(703) 255-1900

February

Abraham Lincoln's Birthday Observance
(Mid-February)
Lincoln Memorial
Concerts by military bands, wreath laying and a dramatic reading of the Gettysburg Address. FREE.
(703) 619-7222

Arlington County Farmers' and Flea Market
(Year-round, Saturdays)
14th St. & N. Courthouse, Arlington, VA
Fresh produce, flower market, antiques and collectibles.
(703) 528-6748 and (703) 228-6400

Frederick Douglass' Birthday Observance
(Mid-February)
Frederick Douglass Memorial Site, 1411 W St, SE, Washington, DC
Wreath laying ceremony in conjunction with Black History Month. FREE.
(202) 426-5961

George Washington's Birthday Observance
(Mid-February)
Mount Vernon, VA
Wreath laying at Washington's Tomb and performances by Army Fife and Drum Corps. FREE.
(703) 780-2000

Georgetown Flea Market at Courthouse
(Year-round, Sundays)
14th and Veitch Streets Courthouse, Arlington, VA
Antiques and collectibles market.
(703) 528-6748

Marine Dress Parade
(Year-round, Tuesday and Friday Evenings)
Marine Yards, Washington, DC. FREE.
Full ceremony featuring the United States Marine Band.
(202) 433-6060

U.S. Army Band Concerts
Variety of Venues. FREE.
(703) 696-3399)

Washington's Birthday Ceremony
(Mid-February)
Washington Monument
Observance with speeches and music. FREE.
(202) 619-7222

March

Annual Needlework Exhibition
(March)
Woodlawn, 9000 Richmond Hwy, Alexandria, VA
America's oldest and largest needlework show with more than 1,000 entries on display, daily needlework demonstrations and awards. ADMISSION.
(703) 780-4000

National Cherry Blossom Festival
(Late March-Early April)
Tidal Basin, 1500 Maine Ave SW
Cherry trees blooming at the Tidal Basin. Festival features music, events and the annual National Cherry Blossom Parade on the final Saturday. FREE.
(202) 661-7584

St. Patrick's Day Parade
(Mid-March)
Alexandria, VA
Parade highlights floats, dancers, and entertainment.
(703) 237-2199

U.S. Army Band Concerts
Variety of Venues. FREE each month
(703) 696-3399

Washington Boat Show
(Mid-March)
Washington Convention Center, Washington, DC
Showcasing sailboats and motorboats. ADMISSION.
(804) 425-6556

Washington Flower And Garden Show
(Mid-March)
Convention Center, Washington, DC
Featuring blooming flowers and gardening tips. ADMISSION.
(703) 569-7141

April

Arlington County Farmers' and Flea Market
(Year-round, Saturdays)
14th St. & N. Courthouse, Arlington, VA
Fresh produce, flower market, antiques and collectibles.
(703) 528-6748 and (703) 228-6400

Earth Day
(Mid-April)
Variety of venues.
Annual event raising environmental awareness. FREE.

Easter Sunrise Service
(Easter Sunday)
Arlington National Cemetery, Memorial Amphitheatre
(703) 607-8000

Filmfest DC
(Mid-April to Late-May)
Venues throughout Washington, DC
Film festival celebrates the best in world cinema.
(202) 628-FILM

Georgetown Flea Market at Courthouse
(Year-round, Sundays)
14th and Veitch Streets Courthouse, Arlington, VA
Antiques and collectibles market.
(703) 528-6748

Historic Garden Week
(Mid-April)
Venues throughout Virginia.
More than 250 of Virginia's homes, gardens and historic landmarks are open for tours. Local tours include Alexandria, Middleburg and Fairfax County.
(804) 644-7776

Smithsonian Craft Show
(Mid-April)
National Building Museum, 401 F Street, NW, Washington, DC
Exhibition and sale of contemporary American crafts from more than 100 artists. ADMISSION.
(202) 357-4000

Thomas Jefferson's Birthday Observation
(Mid-April)
Jefferson Memorial, Washington, DC
A commemoration with military drills and a wreath-laying ceremony. FREE.
(202) 426-6841

White House Easter Egg Roll
(Around Easter)
White House
Annual event for children, ages 3 to 6, accompanied by an adult, on the South Lawn. Eggs and entertainment are provided. FREE.
(202) 456-2200 \

White House Garden Tour
(Mid-April)
White House
Tour the garden and public rooms of the White House. FREE.
(202) 456-2200

May

Arlington County Farmers' and Flea Market
(Year-round, Saturdays)
14th St. & N. Courthouse, Arlington, VA
Fresh produce, flower market, antiques and collectibles.
(703) 528-6748 and (703) 228-6400

Arlington Arts Al Fresco
(May-September)
Throughout Arlington, VA
Free performances at locations around Arlington feature all types of music, dance and theater for all ages.
(703) 228-1850

Art Market
(May-October)
Welburn Square, Ballston, Virginia
Art festival with various entertainment.
(703) 228-0560

Asian Pacific American Heritage Festival
(Early-May)
Venues throughout Washington, DC
(202) 727-3120

Georgetown Garden Tour
(Early-May)
Georgetown, Washington, DC
Tour beautiful public and private historic gardens. ADMISSION.
(202) 965-1950

Georgetown Flea Market at Courthouse
(Year-round, Sundays)
14th and Veitch Streets Courthouse, Arlington, VA
Antiques and collectibles market.
(703) 528-6748

Goodwill Embassy Tour
(Early-May)
Washington, DC Tour of DC's embassies. ADMISSION.

International Flower Mart
(Early-May)
National Cathedral, Washington, DC (202) 537-6200
Annual flower market with flower booths and entertainment. FREE.
(202) 537-6200

Memorial Day at the Women's Memorial
(End of May)
Women's Memorial Ceremonial Entrance, Arlington National Cemetery
Formal ceremony honoring all the men and women who defended this country.
(800) 222-2294

Memorial Day Ceremony
(Memorial Day weekend)
Vietnam Veterans Memorial and US Navy Memorial
Events include speeches, military bands and keynote addresses.
202.426.6841

Memorial Day Ceremony
(Memorial Day weekend)
Arlington National Cemetery
Ceremony at the John F. Kennedy grave site and the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, including a sevice at the Memorial Amphitheatre.
(703) 607-8000

Memorial Day Concert
(Memorial Day weekend)
West Lawn of the Capitol Building
Concert includes the National Symphony Orchestra, actors and various bands.
202 225 6827

Netherlands Carillon Concerts
(May-June)
Carillon, Rt. 50 and George Washington Memorial parkway, Arlington, Va.
Guest artists play the 50-bell carillon which was given to the U.S. in appreciation for the liberation of Holland on May 5, 1945, during World War II. FREE.
(703) 289-2500/2552

June

Arlington Arts Al Fresco
(May-September)
Throughout Arlington, VA
Free performances at locations around Arlington feature all types of music, dance and theater for all ages.
(703) 228-1850

Art Market
(May-October)
Welburn Square, Ballston, Virginia
Art festival with various entertainment.
(703) 228-0560

Capital Pride
(Mid-June)
Gay-pride celebration including an 8-day festival around the city with a parade.
FREE.
(202) 797-3510

Columbia Pike Farmers Market
(April-November, Sundays)
Pike Park (Columbia Pike at S. Walter Reed Drive), Arlington, VA
Fresh produce and flower market.
(703) 892-2776

The Commandant's Own
(May-August)
U.S. Marine Corps Barrack and Iwo Jima Memorial, Arlington
Performances by the United States military and the Drum and Bugle Corps.
(202) 433-2927

Dance Africa DC
(First weekend in June)
Celebrating the dances and music of the African Diaspora throughout DC.
(202) 269-1600

Dupont-Kalorama Museum Walk
(Early-June)
Washington, DC
Visit this neighborhood's six museums and enjoy demonstrations, interactive tours, hands-on workshops and concerts.
(202) 667-0441

Georgetown Flea Market at Courthouse
(Year-round, Sundays)
14th and Veitch Streets Courthouse, Arlington, VA
Antiques and collectibles market.
(703) 528-6748

Marine Corps Sunset Parade and Concerts
(June-August, Tuesday and Thursday Evenings)
Iwo Jima Memorial, Arlington, VA
The US Marine Drum and Bugle Corps and the Silent Drill Team are featured. FREE. (Free shuttle bus services available from the Arlington Cemetery visitors' center parking lot starting at 6 p.m.)
(202) 433-6060, (202) 433-4011

Red Cross Waterfront Festival
(Early-June)
Old Town Alexandria, VA
Ships, nautical events, music, arts and crafts, games, refreshments and more.
(703) 838-5005

Shakespeare Theatre Free-For-All
(June)
Carter Barron Amphitheatre, Washington, DC
FREE performances of the plays of Shakespeare featuring the performers and artists of the nation's premiere producer of classic theatre.
(202) 547-1122

Smithsonian Folklife Festival
(Late June-early July)
National Mall, Washington, DC.
Annual festival highlighting various cultures. Includes food, art, and entertainment. FREE.
(202) 275-1150

Twilight Tattoo Pageant
(May-June, Wednesday Evenings)
The Ellipse, 1600 Constitution Ave. Washington, DC
A pageant that combines the patriotic spirit and music of a traditional military parade combined with the rich history of the US Army. FREE.
(202)685-2888

July

Army Blues Jazz Ensemble
(Early July, usually at 6:30pm)
The National Zoo, Washington, DC
FREE.
(703) 696-3399

Army Blues Jazz Ensemble
(July 4, 2004, 6:00 PM)
Washington Monument Grounds, Washington, DC.
FREE.
(703) 696-3399

Army Blues Jazz Ensemble
(Late July, usually at 6:00pm)
Smithsonian Jazz Café, Natural History Museum
FREE.

Independence Day Celebration and Parade
(July 4)
10455 Armstrong Street, Fairfax, VA
Parade through historic downtown area beginning at 10 a.m. Also, musical entertainment and fireworks display. FREE.
(703) 385-7949

Independence Day Parade
(July 4, 11:45 am)
Parade featuring floats and entertainment, going down Constitution Ave. at 7th St.

July 4th along the George Washington Memorial Parkway
Celebrate July 4th along the shoreline of the Potomac River in Virginia, including fireworks.
(703) 289-2500/2552

Screen on the Green
(July-August)
The Mall, between 4th and 7th Sts., Washington, DC
Annual event featuring a very large movie screen playing classic films.
FREE.
(877) 262-5866

Smithsonian Folklife Festival
(Late June-Early July)
National Mall, Washington, DC.
Annual festival highlighting various cultures. Includes food, art, and entertainment. FREE.
(202) 275-1150

U.S. Army Orchestra & the Washington Cathedral Choral Society
Late July
(703) 696-3399. FREE.

Virginia Scottish Games

(LateJuly)
Alexandria, VA
Celebrates Alexandria's Scottish Heritage with dancing bagpipes and food. Admission.
703-912-1943

August

Army Blues Jazz Ensemble
Early August
The West Steps of the U.S. Capitol
(703) 696-3399

ATP Tour: Legg Mason Tennis Classic
Mid-August, call for exact dates
The William HG Fitzgerald Tennis Center.
Featuring tennis champions.
(202) 721-9500

Georgia Avenue Day
(Late-August)
Washington, DC
Parade, rides and ethnic cuisines highlight this neighborhood festival. FREE.
(202) 723-5166

Kennedy Center Prelude Festival
(Late-August-Late-October)
On the bank of the Potomac River from the Rosslyn section of Arlington.
This living presidential memorial is host to the finest dance, theater, and music performers in the world, and is the home of the National Symphony Orchestra, the American Film Institute, and the Washington Opera.
(800) 444-1324 or (202) 467-4600

National Frisbee Festival
(Late-August)
Washington, DC
World Frisbee champions and disc-catching dogs take part in this festival on the grounds of the Washington Monument. FREE.

September

Adams Morgan Day
(Early-September)
Washington, DC
Two-day event celebrating the ethnic diversity of this Northwest neighborhood. FREE.
(202) 724-4091

Black Family Reunion
(Early-September)
National Mall, Washington, DC
Two-day cultural event celebrating the African American family with performances, food and themed pavilions. FREE.
(202) 383-9130

Columbia Pike Farmers Market
(April-November, Sundays)
Pike Park (Columbia Pike at S. Walter Reed Drive), Arlington, VA
Fresh produce and flower market.
(703) 892-2776

Coming Of Age: Elderfest!
(Early-September)
Freedom Plaza, Washington, DC
A celebration of older Americans with food, crafts and entertainment. FREE.
(202) 581-8100

Constitution Day Commemoration
(Mid-September)
National Archives, Washington, DC
The original US Constitution is displayed with a naturalization ceremony and concert. FREE.
(866) 272-6272

DC Blues Festival
(Early-September)
Annual festival with a variety of blues music.
Washington, DC. FREE
(202) 828-3028

Fiesta Musical
(Late-September)
Washington's National Zoo
Annual Latin Fiesta celebrating Hispanic culture. FREE.
(202) 673-4800

International Children's Day
(Early to Mid-September)
Wolf Trap Farm Park, Vienna, VA
Entertainers from around the world perform for the entire family. ADMISSION.
(703) 255-1900

Kalorama House And Embassy Tour
(Mid-September)
Washington, DC Tour some of the magnificent homes and embassies in Northwest DC's historic neighborhood. ADMISSION.
202-387-4062

Labor Day Concert With The National Symphony
(Labor Day)
West Lawn of the Capital Building
Concert includes the National Symphony Orchestra and various bands.
FREE.
(202) 619-7222

Prince George's County Fair
(early September)
Featuring rides, entertainment, and food.
Upper Marlboro, MD
(301) 952-0270

Rosslyn Jazz Festival and Army Blues Jazz Ensemble
(Early September)
Gateway Park, Rosslyn VA
Annual jazz festival featuring various artists.
FREE.
(703) 696-3399 and (703) 522-6628.

October

Taste Of D.C.
(Mid-October)
Pennsylvania Ave. between 7th & 14th Sts., Washington, DC
Taste food a wide array of restaurants. Music and are are also featured. ADMISSION.
(202) 789-7002

Theodore Roosevelt Birthday Celebration
(Late-October)
Theodore Roosevelt Island, George Washington Parkway
Celebrate the 26th president's birthday, featuring tours and exhibits. FREE.
(703) 289-2500, (703) 289-2552

White House Fall Garden Tours
(Late-October)
Whitehouse, Washington, DC
Annual tour includes Jacqueline Kennedy Garden, Rose Garden, Children's Garden and South Lawn of the White House. FREE.
(202) 208-1631

November

Annual Seafaring Celebration
(Early-November)
Navy Museum, Washington, DC
Annual sea festival, with storytelling and musical performances.
(202) 433-4882

December

Candlelight Tours
(Late-December)
White House, Washington, DC
Tour the candlelit and decorated White House. FREE.
(202) 619-7222

Christmas Candlelight Tours
(Mid-December)
Old Town Alexandria
Tour Alexandria decorated museums and historic homes with music and refreshments. ADMISSION.
(703) 838-4242

Christmas Poinsettia Show
(Mid-December)
US Botanic Gardens
FREE.
(202) 226-7674

First Night Celebrations
(New Year's Eve)
Several areas celebrate the end of the old year and the beginning of the new with alcohol-free, family-oriented festivals featuring music and dance. ADMISSION.
For information about Alexandria, call (703) 836-1526; Annapolis (410) 268-8553; Leesburg (703) 777-6306.

Georgetown Flea Market at Courthouse
(Year-round, Sundays)
14th and Veitch Streets Courthouse, Arlington, VA
Antiques and collectibles market.
(703) 528-6748

Kennedy Center Holiday Festival
(Early-December - January 1)
On the bank of the Potomac River from the Rosslyn section of Arlington.
FREE performances and holiday concerts.
(202) 467-4600

Scottish Christmas Walk
(Early December)
Alexandria, VA (703) 549-0111
A festival of Scottish music and dance highlighted by a parade.
(703) 549-0111

Arlington Destination Overview

Arlington, Virginia is one of the places most frequently visited by travelers to the Nation’s Capital, Washington, DC. Whether for business or pleasure, Arlington offers a host of sights and activities for everyone. It is centrally located just across the Potomac River, minutes from all the attractions of Northern Virginia and of the capital of the United States. Easily accessible by air, train, or car, there are a variety of things to see and do in this year-round destination. Arlington is conveniently located and is within four miles of many of Washington, D.C.’s most visited sites: The Smithsonian Museums, the White House, the U.S.

Capitol, the Holocaust Memorial Museum and most of D.C.'s other attractions. Arlington is home to the popular Fashion Centre Mall at Pentagon City and only a short drive from Mount Vernon, Old Town Alexandria, Potomac Mills outlet mall, Manassas battlefield, and many other popular Virginia sites. Many of the nation’s best known and frequently visited attractions, including the Pentagon; the U.S. Marine Memorial “Iwo Jima”, Fort Myer, and the Arlington National Cemetery, home of the landmark Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, are located in Arlington. Arlington has its own Men's Softball team: the U.S.

Exporters. Of course, the Washington Capitals, the Washington Redskins, the Washington Mystics, and the Washington Wizards are only a bridge and a short drive away. Arlington, is home to Reagan National Airport, just minutes away from the District of Columbia. All major roadways and the five major bridges into Washington, D.C. from Virginia come through Arlington. Eleven of the thirty-three stations for Washington’s Metro Subway system are located there.

Incidentally, if you happen to be riding the Metro, be sure take a ride on one of the two longest escalators in the world at the Rosslyn Metro Station. It is 194 feet, 8 inches from top to bottom. The other, located at the Metro station in Bethesda, Maryland, is 213 feet, 10 inches in length. Arlington County is an urban county of approximately 26 square miles. A little known fact about Arlington is that it is the smallest county in the United States that is self-governing.

Arlington was originally part of the ten-mile square surveyed in 1791 for the District of Columbia. In response to requests from residents, the Congress returned the portion of the District located on the west bank of the Potomac River to the Commonwealth of Virginia. Due to it’s proximity to the nation’s capital, the principal industries in Arlington are government and tourism. Many nationally recognized businesses, from a variety of sectors, call Arlington home. As a result, Arlington continues to be both a center of commerce and a leisure destination.

A notable local attraction is Fort C.F. Smith Park . This beautiful 19 acre site includes a scenic view of Washington, DC, a lush tree canopy, a wildlife preserve with observations points, an ornamental peace garden, the lovely Hendry House, and the preserved earthworks of a Civil War fort built in 1863. Within the park, there is even a specially constructed creek designed to attract and host migrating birds. Some of the best known celebrities who were raised in Arlington include Sandra Bullock, Katie Couric, Roberta Flack, Shirley MacLaine, Warren Beatty, and 1996 Summer Olympic swimming Gold-Medalist, Tim Dolan.

Due to it’s spectacular and varied scenery, Arlington also claims the honor of having numerous motion pictures and television shows filmed in and around the city. The television series, “Scarecrow and Mrs. King” was set largely in Arlington, as was “Unsolved Mysteries.” Archaeological findings show evidence of Native Americans having lived in the Arlington area for over 9,000 years. The same mountains, valleys, rivers, streams, and woodlands still attract settlers to this area of phenomenal natural beauty. Whether visiting National sites, taking walking tours, watching the various professional sport teams, enjoying the spring blossom season or seeing the leaves turn in the fall, Arlington has something for everyone in any season of the year.