Arlington Attractions

Ball-Sellers House was the mid 18th Century home of John Ball, a local farmer in what is today Arlington. The home, which is actually just a rustic log cabin, typifies dwellings during this time period. As the oldest standing home in Arlington it is listed on the Virginia Landmarks Register.

The DEA Museum was established in 1999 to educate and inform the American public of the long history of the DEA.

The history of Fort Myer dates to the Civil War. Many of the buildings on site are National Historic Landmarks and date from the late 19th and early 20th Centuries.

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The Newseum in Arlington is an interesting concept - a museum all about the news. Visitors can review and relive important events from the past all captured by the news media. The Newseum features a variety of exhibits including Pulitzer Prize winning photos, editorial cartoons, and a Newsmania Quiz Game among many others.

The Pentagon in Arlington is the headquarters of the United States Department of Defense. The building itself, known for being the highest occupancy office building in the United States, is a five sided building with a central courtyard. The Pentagon has seven floors, two of which are underground.

At 6,500,000 square feet the Pentagon holds 29,000 personnel. The architectural style is known as Stripped Neo-Classical and it took 16 months to build with crews working 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Visitors can tour Chancellorsville and learn about the Battle of Chancellorsville in 1863. The visitors center is a good place to start to get information on the battle and the area. There is a driving tour that leads past some of the most significant sites and walking trails with information provided in an accompanying brochure.

The Sully Historic Site located in Chantilly is the former home of Richard Bland and Elizabeth Collins Lee. The home was built in 1799 and has been restored much to its original appearance. The site also contains several outbuildings including a former slaves quarters.

Dumfries is known for being the oldest chartered town in Virginia, receiving its charter in 1749. A walk through the streets of Dumfries will reveal a number of historic markers.

The Weems-Botts Museum in Dumfries focuses on local history. Adults and children are welcome to take a tour.

The Falls Church was the first new church to be built in Truro Parish after it was established by the Colonial General Assembly in 1732, was a wooden building on this site. During the Revolutionary War the building was a recruiting station for the Fairfax militia.

Falls Church is a small town with a long history. One of the long time focal points of the community has been the Falls Church, built in the 18th Century.

The little town of Falmouth was once an important area both commericially and militarily. Today Falmouth is a quiet and relaxing little place without much going on.

Fort Belvoir is an administration center for the military, housing tenants from all the armed forces. The fort is somewhat like a small city with its own bylaws, shops, police force, and even schools. The fort is spread out over 8600 acres and it is one of the largest military areas in the Military District of Washington.

This roadway preserves the scenery along the Potomac River, it connects historic sites from Mount Vernon to the Great Falls of the Potomac.

Located in Lady Bird Johnson Park, this granite monolith is surrounded by a pattern of walks and trails as a memorial to President Lyndon B Johnson. Stones inscribed with quotations from his work are also found around the monolith.

The Manassas National Battlefield located near the town of the same name, It was here in 1861 and 1862 that two key battles in the US Civil War were fought. The battlefield has been preserved and is well laid out with many points of interest marked. The Henry Hill Visitor Center is the main educational center in the park and a good place to start a visit.

Mount Vernon located in the town of the same name is not a geological feature but the final home of George Washington. It is here that the great man is buried. The home is done up with period pieces and is furnished in the styles of the time. All manner of memorabilia related to George Washington fills the home. A restaurant and shops are also located on the property.

The quaint riverside town of Occoquan bills itself as the "perfect tonic for a busy, metro-area lifestyle". This statement is apt, the town is quiet and chock full of historical buildings, some over 200 years old. Dining options are plentiful and many of the restaurants feature outdoor patios in the summer.

The pleasant city of Reston boasts of an interesting town center and has all the amenities a visitor would expect in a city of 62,000 inhabitants. The city has nine university programs, an active social scene, and a vibrant arts and culture environment. Reston was a planned community and is seen as a model for other cities around the world. Reston is located 20 minutes Washington DC and 10 miles from Dulles airport.

The city of Spotsylvania holds much of interest to the casual visitor. Located nearby are Civil War battlefields along with a Civil War Life museum. For outdoor enthusiasts, the Lake Anna State Park offers a variety of pursuits. The city is chock full of good restaurants and has an active arts & culture scene. Pleasant accommodation can be found in charming B&B's.