Arlington

In the Spring and summer the true international flavor of this wonderful place comes alive and every weekend there is a festival featuring or sponsored by one of the 60 plus cultures who call Arlington home!

when i was a senior our girl scout troop (all two of us that were left) went to DC for the weekend after we graduated from high school.

i had never been despite growing up in virginia beach so since there were only two of us, we went everywhere

i dont think ive seen so many people at a cemetary before, but it was neat to think that such historic figures are all in one spot, plus its a good hike if you see the whole thing

I got a good deal on those mini “crystal” skylines of D.C. at Pentagon City mall here. Cheaper than when I was in D.C. or at my hotel’s gift shop, at least. Nice mall, good food court, and accessible by subway.

I live here. I can throw a ball into the cemetery from my front yard and walk my dog by Henderson Hall where the bugle blows for flag ceremonies every morning and evening. The Netherlands Carillion bongs out the hour like churchbells. It is a strange place, both sad yet vibrant and alive.

There is an intense reverence here.

I couldn’t stop crying. That aside it made a huge impression. I strongly recommend a visit.

The cemetery is worth a quiet, respectful visit, whenever school is NOT in session.

Other than that, Arlington is just alot of headquarters of national groups, strip malls, etc. For the quaint colonial feel, go to Alexandria. For a quick lunch at a chain restaurant on a metro stop, go the Arlington/Pentagon City/Crystal City route.

My mom lived in Arlington for eight years, so I spent way too much time there. It’s a neighborhood/workinghood type place, with normal life going on and nothing extraordinary about it (outside of the cemetery). Not somewhere I would waste time in when I could be touristing in DC.

I was here in January for Ryan’s Trader’s Forge. I got to also see the Lincoln Memorial, Washington Monument, and the Veteran’s Memorial Wall. Too bad I wasn’t there longer to visit some more.

We went to Washington D. C. years ago and missed visiting the Arlington National Cemetary. Big mistake. Won’t happen next time.

i’ve lived here for my whole life and i’ve loved it! great place to grow up in. awesome schools [WOOT H-B WOODLAWN]. awesome in everyway [pretty much.]

... is great. So central, but not so crazy.