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Arlington

Just across the Potomac from Washington, D.C., Arlington, Virginia blends a dense skyline of urban neighborhoods like Rosslyn, Clarendon, and Crystal City with two of the nation's most solemn landmarks — Arlington National Cemetery and the Pentagon. It's less a single destination than a convenient, walkable base from which to explore the capital while returning each night to leafy residential streets and a lively restaurant scene.

Getting thereRonald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) sits directly in Arlington, minutes from Crystal City, and connects to the Washington Metro's Blue and Yellow lines, while the Metro's Orange and Silver lines run through Rosslyn and Pentagon City, linking the county to downtown D.C. and the wider region; taxis, rideshares, and airport shuttles are also widely available for hotel transfers.
How long to stayPlan on ~2-3 days to cover Arlington's core sights — the cemetery, the Pentagon area, and a neighborhood or two — though many visitors use it as a multi-day base for day trips into Washington, D.C. itself.

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Frequently asked questions about Arlington

How do I get to Arlington?

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) sits directly in Arlington, minutes from Crystal City, and connects to the Washington Metro's Blue and Yellow lines, while the Metro's Orange and Silver lines run through Rosslyn and Pentagon City, linking the county to downtown D.C. and the wider region; taxis, rideshares, and airport shuttles are also widely available for hotel transfers.

How many days should I spend in Arlington?

Plan on ~2-3 days to cover Arlington's core sights — the cemetery, the Pentagon area, and a neighborhood or two — though many visitors use it as a multi-day base for day trips into Washington, D.C. itself.

What is Arlington known for?

Just across the Potomac from Washington, D.C., Arlington, Virginia blends a dense skyline of urban neighborhoods like Rosslyn, Clarendon, and Crystal City with two of the nation's most solemn landmarks — Arlington National Cemetery and the Pentagon. It's less a single destination than a convenient, walkable base from which to explore the capital while returning each night to leafy residential streets and a lively restaurant scene.

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