Things to do in Arlington
Arlington Historical Museum
Once a part of the Federal District. Open Saturday & Sunday 1 – 4pm. Call 703-892-4204 for more information.
1805 S. Arlington Ridge Road, Arlington, VA
Arlington National Cemetery
Tomb of the Unknowns in addition to Kennedy’s gravesite and Arlington House. Call 703-607-8052 for more information.
735 S. 18th Street, Arlington, VA
DEA Museum & Visitor Center
Open Tuesday – Friday 10am – 4pm Call 202-307-3479 for more information.
700 Army Navy Drive, Arlington, VA
Elipse Arts Center
Community sponsored visual arts space mounting six different exhibitions annually. Call 703-228-7710 for more information.
4350 N. Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA
Freedom Park
Adjoining the Newseum, this park features icons that symbolize the worldwide pursuit of freedom including a major exhibit containing a large display of Berlin Wall pieces outside of Germany. Open daily dawn to dusk. Call 888-NEWSEUM for more information.
1101 Wilson Blvd., Arlington, VA
Iwo Jima Memorial / United States Marine Memorial
This Memorial is commonly referred to as "the Iwo Jima Memorial," and depicts one of the most famous incidents of World War II. The memorial is dedicated to all Marines who have given their lives in defense of the United States since 1775. It was officially dedicated by President Dwight D. Eisenhower on November 11, 1954, the 179th anniversary of the U.S. Marine Corps. Open daily, 24 hours. No admission. Call 800-677-6267 for more information.
Marshall Drive, Arlington, VA
Newseum
The Newseum is the only interactive museum of news and takes visitors behind the scenes to see and experience how and why news is made. Admission is free. Open Tuesday – Sunday 10am – 5pm. Call 888-NEWSEUM for more information.
1101 Wilson Blvd., Arlington, VA
Old Guard Museum
This is the oldest active infantry unit. Call 703-696-6670 for more information.
Sheridan Avenue and Fort Myer, Arlington, VA
Theodore Roosevelt Island
On the island you will find a memorial dedicated to Theodore Roosevelt. Call 703-289-2500 for more information.
G.W. Memorial Parkway, Arlington, VA
Women in Military Service for America Memorial
Located at the entrance to Arlington National Cemetery honors all the women who have served courageously, selflessly and with dedication in times of conflict and in times of peace. Opened on October 18, 1997, the memorial features an education center and theater telling the history of women in the armed forces which began more than 220 years ago with the women who served during the American Revolution and continues through the present day. Admission is free. Call 800-222-2294 for more information.