Arlington

Arlington, just across the Potomac River from Washington DC and the White House, draws many to its mix of history, a lively cultural scene, and the beautiful outdoors. The city is well endowed with green spaces, and the Potomac Overlook Regional Park’s 67 acres include landscaped gardens as well as neighborhoods left to grow wild for the benefit of wildlife. The park includes a section of the Potomac Heritage Trail, which runs along the tranquil banks of the river.

Among Arlington’s awe-inspiring landmarks is Arlington National Cemetery, the resting place for over 400,000 servicemen and women. The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier is of a particularly poignant monument in this 624-acre site. A tour of the Pentagon should be top of your to-do list on a visit, iconic for its angled architecture as well as its role in American politics.