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Historic Sites & Monuments

Women In Military Service For America Memorial
Gateway to Arlington National Cemetery • Arlington, VA 22211
703-892-2606, 800-222-2294
The only national memorial to honor past, present, and future servicewomen who have courageously and selflessly served in America's defense from the American Revolution to the present day. This unique, living memorial and its education center feature exhibits filled with never-before-seen artifacts, photographs, documents, memorabilia, and uniforms. A computerized Register containing the stories of some 250,000 military women is also on site.. more... map
Arlington National Cemetery
703-607-8000
Though more than 300,000 gravesites can be found at this military cemetery, Arlington National Cemetery is probably best known for the Tomb of the Unknowns, the final resting place of soldiers from both world wars, Korea, and Vietnam. This moving tribute is guarded 24 hours a day by specially trained members of the 3rd United States Infantry. John F. Kennedy, William Howard Taft, Robert Edwin Peary, Gen. Jonathan M. Wainwright, Cmdr. Barbara Rainey, Gen. Roscoe Robinson, the McCullough Brothers, 1st Lt. Audie L. Murphy, Margariette Higgins, 1st Lt. Putnam Welles Hangen, Medgar Evers, Thurgood Marshall, and Moses Ezekiel are just some who are interned in Arlington National Cemetery. more...

Arlington Arts Center
3550 Wilson Boulevard • Arlington, VA 22202
703-797-4573
Founded in 1976 and is housed in the historic Maury School, this arts center is dedicated to presenting and supporting the new work of regional artists through exhibitions, studio space, and educational opportunities. The center is one of the largest venues for emerging, contemporary artists in the greater Washington, D.C. area. more... map
Arlington Historical Society Museum
1805 South Arlington Ridge Road • Arlington, VA 22210
703-892-4204
Nestled within the 1891 Hume School, the oldest school building in Arlington County, this museum houses the artifacts of Arlington's past with exhibits deeded to the Society over the years by a number of private donors. A bookshop is also on the property which offers local historical publications, maps, prints, and cards. more... map
Gunston Arts Centre
2700 South Lang Street • Arlington, VA 22202
703-358-6960
Features state-of-the art performing and gallery spaces, this arts center is home to a thriving local arts community, both professional and amateur. map
Metropolitan Gallery
2420 Wilson Boulevard • Arlington, VA 22201
703-358-9449
Metropolitan Gallery exhibits contemporary American realism and representational works from mid-career and emerging artists. The exhibit calendar includes both individual artist and group shows. more... map

Bon Air Park & Memorial Rose Garden
850 North Lexington Street • Arlington, VA 22205
Corner of North Lexington & Wilson Boulevard
703-228-3130
One of the finest showcases of hybrid tea roses in the region, this one acre park and garden is filled with superior varieties grown by local rosarians and also features basketball and volleyball courts, two lighted tennis courts, playgrounds, picnic areas with grills, and a nature area with opportunities for viewing wildlife. map
Potomac Overlook Regional Park
2845 North Marcey Road • Arlington, VA 22202
703-528-5406
Situated on the Potomac Palisades, this park offers 100 acres of peaceful woodland and the park includes a nature center with wildlife and archeological displays, an auditorium, nature trails, and vegetable, herb, butterfly, and wildflower gardens. more... map

Arlington Bicycle Ride & Hike History Tour
Located Throughout Arlington
703-358-4747
Take an informative 23 mile, self-guided tour which is complete with 12 stops and takes most riders at least four hours. An excellent annotated guide to the tour is available at the Arlington Historical Museum. map