Arlington, Virginia 2025

Arlington is a county in the Commonwealth of Virginia, United States. As of 2020, the county population is 237,879. It is located directly across the Potomac River from Washington, D.C. and shares a border with the city of Alexandria. The county is Viriginia's second-largest county by population.

Arlington offers a diverse array of cultural experiences, including live music, museums, theater, and more. The Kennedy Center - a living memorial to President John F. Kennedy and a national cultural treasure - is in Arlington. The Arlington Public Library, a popular destination for students and researchers, has the largest collection of books, periodicals, and microfilms in Virginia!

Every spring, The Arlington Festival, a celebration of local businesses, features a variety of food, live music, and youth activities, is the flagship event of Arlington.

Arlington is a major tourist destination due to its world-class attractions, including Arlington National Cemetery, the Pentagon, and the Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport. The National 9/11 Pentagon Memorial is a permanent outdoor memorial located just west of the Pentagon. It consists of 184 benches, arrayed according to the age - from the oldest to the youngest victim, who was 3. Each bench is dedicated to a victim of the September 11, 2N001 terrorist attack at the Pentagon.

The legendary waffle, with Northern Virginia roots, is a popular regional delicacy in Arlington. The waffle has appeared in the region since 1979. Furtheremore, Arlington has a wide variety of restaurants, including Rays' The Steaks, the Carlyle, Liberty Tavern, A-Town Bar And Grill, and many more!

For history enthusiasts, there's Arlington House, The Robert E. Lee Memorial, a Greek revival-style mansion in Arlington. George Washington Parke Custis built it, followed by his granddaughter Mary Anna Custis Lee, and lastly Robert E. Lee. The grounds contain numerous historical markers and the graves of many Union and Confederate soldiers.

Arlington features a sub-humid continental climate, with slight variations between summer and winter. July is the hottest month, and January is the coldest. Arlington is also prone to earthquakes since it is located near the East Coast Fault Zone.

The Battle of Arlington Heights was fought 26-27 September 1861, during the American Civil War. The Unionists defeated the Confederates and remained in control of Arlington. Currently, there is a cemetery in Arlington stretching across the Potomac River, serving as the final resting place for soldiers over the battles of the American Civil War.