Arlington (Virginia)

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Arlington is a city in Virginia

Contents 1 Get in 2 Get around 3 See 4 Do 5 Buy 6 Eat 7 Drink 8 Sleep 9 Get out 10 External links

Get in

Get around

See

• Arlington National Cemetery Just across the Potomac River from Washington (D.C.), adjacent to the Pentagon. Metro: Arlington Cemetery. Closes at dusk. This national military cemetery includes John F. Kennedy's tomb and the house of General Robert E. Lee. Visitors can watch the changing of the guard ceremony in front of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. http://www.arlingtoncemetery.org/

• Iwo Jima Statue (Marine Corps War Memorial) Near Arlington Blvd. and Meade St. The closest metro stops are Arlington Cemetery and Rosslyn, but it's a bit of a walk from either stop. A statue depicts the raising of the U.S. flag on Iwo Jima island during World War II, and inscriptions around the base of the platform list all of the military campaigns in which the Marines have fought. This spot also provides an excellent view of the July 4 fireworks.

• Pentagon. Just across the Potomac River from downtown DC. Metro: Pentagon. While lingering is not recommended for security reasons, you should know it is the largest office building in the world, and covers 4 zip codes. (Army, Navy, Air Force and Department of Defense.)

Do

Buy

• Ballston Common, Tysons Corner, and Pentagon City are all popular shopping destinations within Arlingon. While Tyson's Corner is technically not in Arlington, it is accessible via interstate from Arlington.

Eat

• Crystal City has many fine restauraunts for every budget. Some choices include Hamburger Hamlet, Bailey's, and Tapas. For those of you seeking risque entertainment, a trip to Crystal City Restauraunt on 23rd Street South, close to Jefferson Davis Highway. However, admittance to this bar is restricted to those at least 21 years of age. Some shopping malls, such as The Underground, also have full-service restauraunts, as well as food courts.

Drink

There are many bars in Arlington. The drinks can get pricey, but are plentiful. The gay and lesbian community might want to pay a visit to Freddie's, a gay-themed bar in South Arlington, close to the corner of 23rd and Fern Street (look for the beach-themed purple patio with big rainbow flags out front).

Sleep

• Quality Hotel Arlington Courthouse Plaza 1200 N. Courthouse Road. (703) 524-4000. Just across the Potomac River from Washington, D.C. and 3 miles from the National Mall (Whitehouse, Smithsonian and Washington Monument). The hotel is located just 1 mile from historic Georgetown and less than a mile from the Iwo Jima Memorial. http://qi-arlington-va.chidirect.com/

Get out

External links

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