What to do in Arlington County, VA

Activities, attractions and tours

A city skyline with modern high-rise buildings, a historic stone bridge, and a river in the foreground.
Three uniformed personnel standing at attention in front of a memorial monument with inscriptions.
A cemetery with numerous headstones and trees.
A city skyline with illuminated buildings reflected in a calm river, a bridge crossing the river, and a clear night sky.
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Things to do

Skip-the-Line Washington Monument Observation Deck Tickets

Skip-the-Line Washington Monument Tickets + Self Guidebook

CA $25
per adult
74% of travellers recommend
Skip-the-Line Washington Monument Tickets + Self Guidebook
DC at Dusk Night Tour

DC at Dusk Night Tour

CA $92
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
DC at Dusk Night Tour
DC Highlights Tour

DC Highlights Tour

CA $75
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
DC Highlights Tour
Capitol Building in Washington DC

One day tour Washington & Philadelphia from New York

CA $163
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
One day tour Washington & Philadelphia from New York
Washington DC Monuments &American History Guided E-Cart Tour

DC Monuments &American History Guided E-Cart Tour

CA $92
per adult
DC Monuments &American History Guided E-Cart Tour
Washington DC Panoramic Night Tour

Washington DC Panoramic Sunset Tour

CA $55
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Washington DC Panoramic Sunset Tour
Washington: Small-Group Major Landmarks by Night Tour

Washington DC Icons at Night: Small Group & Eco-Friendly Electric Cart Tour

CA $88
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Washington DC Icons at Night: Small Group & Eco-Friendly Electric Cart Tour
Discover Alexandria: Historic Homes, Churches, and Taverns!

Discover Alexandria: Historic Homes, Churches, and Taverns!

CA $42
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Discover Alexandria: Historic Homes, Churches, and Taverns!
Washington DC Monuments Extended Guided Open-Air Cruiser Tour

Washington DC Monuments Extended Guided Open-Air Cruiser Tour

CA $69
per adult
Washington DC Monuments Extended Guided Open-Air Cruiser Tour
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Iwo Jima Memorial

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You can find out about the history of Washington with a visit to Iwo Jima Memorial. Discover the area's great live music and notable monuments.
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Day trip destinations from Arlington County

A capitol building with a dome, surrounded by autumn foliage.

Washington

Outdoor cafe seating with tables and chairs, a storefront with a sign, and a brick building in the background.

Alexandria

A cemetery with numerous headstones and trees.

Arlington

The United States Capitol building at sunset with a dramatic sky.

McLean

A tree-lined street with a building displaying art classes and a stone wall.

Bethesda