Arlington: History Meets Modern Living 

If you want to catch a glimpse of the past and widen your historical knowledge and cultural understanding, Arlington, VA is the best place to go. As soon as you land at the Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), you can admire the overlooking scenic Potomac River. It’s easy to spot affordable hotel rates and accommodation around the famous Memorials and Parks in the city.

Best Time to Visit

A lot of exciting activities are waiting for you in Arlington, VA regardless of the time of the year you visit. But it is recommended to visit Arlington in July, when temperature is a lot warmer but hotels are more affordable. The peak season for tourism is during spring and early summer specially during Police week May 11 – 21 and Easter week, March 24 – April 5, so you have to book your Arlington,VA hotels ahead of these holidays to avoid the hassle of finding an accommodation.

What to Do & Area Attractions

You can first visit the Arlington National Cemetery, the final resting place to many of notable Americans. Then bike along the Mount Vernon Trail while admiring the scenic view of the most iconic landmarks in Washington, D.C. You can also book a tour at the Pentagon and learn about the duty of the Department of Defense and its branches of the military. Memorials are also quite famous in this city like the Marine Corps War Memorial (Iwo Jima Memorial) and U.S. Air Force Memorial. The city also showcase modern buildings which includes high-end hotels like The Westin Arlington Gateway, The Ritz-Carlton Pentagon and Residence Inn by Marriott Arlington Courthouse.