Arlington VA Hotels - Arlington Hotel Rooms

In Arlington, be sure to go to the Arlington National Cemetery, America's second largest national cemetery. The cemetery holds the graves of more than 250,000 American servicemen and women. When you're there, make sure to visit the graves of President John F. Kennedy, the Challenger astronauts and Audie Murphy. Perhaps the most popular part of the cemetery is the Tomb of the Unknowns, where rows of white headstones stand to honor the nation's war heroes.

Constructed to commemorate those who served at Iwo Jima, the National Iwo Jima Memorial Monument has become one of the most famous statues in America. The statue depicts the dramatic moment when six US Marines raised the American flag on the island of Iwo Jima during World War II.

Be sure you book your tour of the Pentagon, the headquarters of the United States Department of Defense and the nerve center for command and control. The Pentagon houses approximately 23,000 military and civilian employees, as well as two banks, several restaurants, snack bars, a post office, an Amtrak ticket office, a beauty salon and a dry cleaner.

History buffs will also want to visit Arlington House, the Robert E. Lee Memorial. The Arlington House was the home of Robert E. Lee and his family for 30 years.

If you're a sports enthusiast, make sure you take in a game at the Verizon Center. Located in downtown Washington, D.C., the Verizon Center is one of the country's newest state-of-the-art sports and entertainment facilities.

You'll also want to watch the Washington Redskins football team take on their competition at FedEx Field.

If you're still looking for something to do, stroll through any of Arlington's five urban villages that feature trendy restaurants, theaters, specialty shops and night clubs.

With so much to do, one weekend in Arlington might not be enough. From historic attractions to sporting events, Arlington is the key to non-stop fun and excitement. Visit today and let Choice Hotels find the perfect Arlington hotel for your vacation.