Potomac Overlook Park in the Potomac Palisades in North Arlington offers 70 acres of peaceful woodland, trails, educational gardens, a small picnic area and a Nature Center. The Nature Center has a new exhibit called the “Energerium”, where visitors can learn energy basics and ways they can help create sustainable energy solutions. The Nature Center also offers live animals and natural history exhibits.
#15 – Enjoy a picnic and watch a movie during the Rosslyn Outdoor Film Festival
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.
Capital Bikeshare Program Launched 9/20
- Image by Arlington County via Flickr
Capital Bikeshare launched the largest bike share program in the US today with 13 stations in Arlington and 36 in DC. Membership is required but can be purchased for a day, a month or a year. Once you’re a member, you will get the first 30 minutes of each trip free and pay a trip fee for any time beyond that. Visit the Capital Bikeshare website for more information, fees, and a station map.
#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.
Clarendon Day 2010 will be held September 25th
This year Clarendon Day will be combined with Virginia Hospital Center Foundation Family Fun Day. There will be a 10k/5k/Kids Dash, live music, dancing, fitness classes, health screenings over 50 vendors, and food from over many local restaurants. The event will be held rain or shine on Saturday, Sept 25th from 11 am to 5 pm in the area around Clarendon Metro station. For more information, visit the Clarendon Day website here.
