- Our list of the best things to do in Arlington, Virginia, features the top 610 nearby activities — including 219 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Arlington, VA has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Outdoor Places, Sights & Landmarks, Entertainment & Shows, and Museums & Galleries.
- The results below include the top 27 things to do within the city of Arlington, VA , followed by 582 popular activities in nearby cities, including Washington, Silver Spring, Bethesda, Alexandria, Sterling, Bowie, Fairfax, Laurel, Reston, Chantilly, Gaithersburg, Rockville, Woodbridge, Potomac, McLean, Ashburn, Annandale, Springfield, College Park, Manassas, Fort Washington, Herndon, Falls Church, Oxon Hill, Centreville, Greenbelt, Lorton, Waldorf, Germantown, Olney, Clinton, Crofton, Odenton, Wheaton, Mount Vernon, Burke, Glen Echo, Savage, Port Tobacco, Annapolis, Baltimore, Sandy Spring, Leesburg, Columbia, Brandywine and Davidsonville
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Marinated steaks, grilled lamb, fried chicken, and other authenthic Bolivian dishes served in a bright, welcoming setting
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Serving the community, McLean Community Center offers visitors a variety of programs in fitness and the arts. During the summer, the center hosts camps for children that involve cooking, making crafts, and other activities.
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Over 40 individual lanes of traditional ten pin bowling are available at the AMF Annandale Lanes. Along with open bowling times, the alley has special sessions for leagues and an adjoining video game arcade.
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Golfing activities allow Jefferson District Park to stand out among the area's community centers. Visitors can enjoy a landscaped, 9-hole, executive golf course or mini-golf in addition to standard activities such as basketball or tennis.
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McLean Central Park is a large open space with lots of trees and plants. There is a community center and performance area as well as several fields and courts for relaxation and recreation.
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1450 Wilkes Street, Alexandria, VA 22314
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Visitors head to the Alexandria National Cemetery to honor and pay tribute to their loved ones. As one of the first 14 national cemeteries, it is home to many fallen soldiers who fought for our country.
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A Tuesday morning tradition during the summer months, the U.S. Marines Sunset Parade features the music of The United States Marine Drum and Bugle Corps. Attendees who wish to witness the performance may sit on lawn chairs and blankets in the nearby lawns.
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118 N. Washington St., Alexandria, VA 22314
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The primary draw of Alexandria's Christ Church is its history as it was the location of George Washington's funeral, and his church pew is still marked. The church also still holds public events throughout the year.
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George Washington Memorial Parkway, McLean, VA 22101
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The George Washington Memorial Parkway is a scenic driving route stretching 25 miles long along the Potomac River. Views of local wildlife including deer and bald eagles are featured along with trails and national landmarks.
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The 18th century Palladian-style building known as Carlyle House offers daily tours of the house to explore the life of John Carlyle in pre-Revolutionary Virginia. Special programs for children, events, exhibits, and lectures are held throughout the year.
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The Gadsby's Tavern Museum is actually composed of two 18th century buildings that famous historical figures like George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, and John Adams enjoyed. The museum teaches guests about life during this era with special programming for both very young and older children.