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6 Things To Do In Arlington

  1. Arlington Loop. This paved 16.5-mile loop runs along with four of the most popular trails in Arlington. It takes cyclists, runners, and walkers on a route along the Potomac River past Reagan National Airport; through the shady Four Mile Run and W&OD trails, which traverse many of Arlington County’s parks; and down the Custis Trail into Rosslyn.
    cycling on the Potomac
    Bicycle or walk the Mount Vernon Trail along the Potomac River
  2. Bon Air Memorial Rose Garden. The Arlington Rose Foundation established these formal gardens as a living memorial to Arlingtonians who lost their lives in World War II. The garden which is often a site for wedding photos contains 135 different rose varieties and 2,500 plants. There are also playgrounds, sports courts, and picnic areas.Continue reading

Arlington beach, in 1925

These photos are from 1925 at Arlington Beach. An amusement park in the vicinity of today’s Pentagon, removed in 1929 to make way for an airport expansion.