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“100 Things to Do in Arlington, Virginia Before You Die” by Barbara Noe Kennedy
This is the book to have for visitors of any age who come to visit AND it is the book to have for you and your family to rely on when wondering what to do.
Hundreds of thousands of visitors flock every year to Arlington for the famous cemetery, the Pentagon, and memorials, including the Iwo Jima and the Air Force. But there’s much more to our county across the Potomac from DC. Residents and visitors alike can delve beyond the obvious to discover a multilayered city devoted to dining, history, the arts, sports, shopping, and just plain relaxing. Specialized itineraries and seasonal activities help make the most of it all.
Dive into Arlington’s history, including a farmhouse dating back to George Washington’s time, a surprising collection of the nation’s first federal monuments, and the distressing ruins of a neighborhood’s segregation wall built to keep Black Arlingtons out.
Eat well at dozens of global restaurants along a single road; a hidden crab shack; and a special date night extravaganza overseen by a Michelin-starred chef. Explore the booming arts scene, encompassing a dazzling outdoor sculpture program, a small-but-mighty contemporary arts museum, and studios where you can make your own art.
In the heart of urbanity, shady paths wander through Virginia woods filled with deer, migrating birds, and, if you’re lucky, red foxes. You’ll also get insider tips on how to experience the most famous places in new ways, including several that provide prime spots for Fourth-of-July fireworks viewing.
Arlington-based writer and editor Barbara Noe Kennedy shares 25-plus years of insider knowledge—eating at mom-and-pop restaurants, shopping at local markets, taking art classes, exploring historical sites, attending performances, running and biking the trails, and more. Detailed descriptions, tips, and practical info ensure locals and visitors alike will enjoy the best this energetic city has to offer. She left her longtime position as senior editor with National Geographic Travel Publishing in 2015 to go freelance as a travel journalist.
- Paperback: 160 pages
- Publisher: Reedy Press, 2024
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