Every Summer the Rosslyn BID & Rosslyn Renaissance host an outdoor film festival at Gateway Park. The movies start just after dusk but if you arrive early there will be music and activities related to the theme. The movies are shown rain or shine but may be cancelled in case of high winds and thunderstorms. For the complete lineup and more information, see the Rosslyn Film Festival site here.
#14 – Hike or Bike along the Mount Vernon Trail
This 18-mile long paved trail carries runners, walkers, and bikers from George Washington’s famed Mount Vernon estate through eastern Fairfax, Alexandria, and Arlington to Theodore Roosevelt Island at its northern trailhead. Enjoy views of the Potomac and D.C.
Photo of Navy-Merchant Marine Memorial with tulips and photo of bikers watching plane take off at Gravelly Point are courtesy of Arlington Economic Development.
#13 – See a movie at Arlington Cinema N Drafthouse
See a movie while you eat at Arlington Cinema N Drafthouse, a unique combination of a full service restaurant inside a movie theatre. They also have comedy shows, wine tastings and special events.
#12 – Visit the Air Force Memorial
The United States Air Force Memorial, is a beautiful and inspiring monument to the men and women who have served in the United States Air Force.
Dedicated in 2006, the memorial is made up of three stainless steel spires that rise 402 feet into the air to represent the contrails of the Air Force Thunderbirds performing a “bomb burst” maneuver. The spires are arranged in a triangle, and they are meant to represent the three branches of the Air Force: the Air Combat Command, the Air Mobility Command, and the Air Force Space Command.
A statue of the honor guard is nearby and a Contemplation Wall as well as a Glass Wall representing The Missing Man flight formation are also part of the Memorial.
The memorial is located on a high point overlooking Arlington National Cemetery and the Pentagon. The views from the memorial are stunning, and it is a great place to learn about the history of the Air Force and to pay tribute to those who have served.
In the summer, The Air Force Band performs frequent concerts on the grounds.
If you are planning a visit to the Air Force Memorial, here are a few things you should know:
- The memorial is open from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. daily, except Christmas Day.
- There is no admission fee to visit the memorial.
- The memorial is located at 1 Air Force Memorial Drive, Arlington, Virginia, 22204.
- There is a parking lot located near the memorial.
- The memorial is wheelchair accessible.
#11 – Play Putt Putt at Upton Hill Regional Park
The miniature golf course at Upton Hill Regional Park features cascading waterfalls and aquatic features. The course is open from mid-March through October.
#10 – Try the halfpipe at Powhatan Springs Skate Park
How about skateboarding at Powhatan Springs skate park? The nearly 15,000-square-feet skatepark has a combination of street-style elements and old-school elements such as bowls and half-pipes.
