The Arlington History Ride is a 28-mile self guided bike tour with 12 stops at some of Arlington’s historic landmarks. For most riders the tour will take at least four hours but it can be broken into two parts. The tour is best done on a weekend (for bikers or hikers) to include a visit to the Arlington Historical Museum, where it starts and ends. The museum is staffed by volunteer docents. The tour is best done on a weekend (for bikers or hikers) to include a visit to the Arlington Historical Museum, where we start and end. The museum is staffed by volunteer docents. You can check for the latest on hours of operation or possible group tours on the Arlington Historical Society Web page.
#131 – Join Fresh Bikes for Group Bike Rides
Fresh Bikes holds Tuesday night group rides in warmer weather from 6:30-7:30. Meet at Mosaic Park behind Conte’s in Arlington. Riders are placed into three groups based on speed and each group has its own leader. This years Tuesday night rides begin May 3, 2011. They also have a fast-paced women’s only ride on the second Tuesday of the month, starting May 10th, 2011. This will be a 15-mile, hilly loop through Arlington. The “Team Sticky Fingers” ride also starts out of the park adjacent the Fresh Bikes parking lot at 6:30pm. Visit Conte’s website for more information.
#125 – Enjoy Free Outdoor Zumba Classes
Free outdoor Zumba classes are being offered Wednesdays at noon in Crystal City during the summer in the courtyard at 2345 Crystal Drive. Zumba fuses hypnotic Latin rhythms and easy-to-follow moves to create a one-of-a-kind fitness program.
#119 – Play Tennis Indoors
Like to play tennis but not outside in the summer heat or winter cold? Sign up for lessons, drills, flights and league play at Arlington Tennis and Squash Center on Kirkwood Road. Non-members can sign up for an additional fee.
#114 – View the Monuments at Night
Revolution Cycles and the Crystal City BID held a “Monuments at Night” HUB Spin Saturday July 31st, 2010 when this was posted on Facebook. You could rent a bike from the Crystal City cycle shop and head across the river as a group to view the monuments at night by bike. Since it started in Arlington, I included it on this site.
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#97 – Go For a Walk
Arlington has been named one of the most walkable cities in the Country. WALKArlington Walkabouts are a series of self-guided walking tours of eighteen Arlington neighborhoods including Rosslyn, Fairlington, Arlington Forest, Ashton Heights, Clarendon-Courthouse, & Ballston-Virginia Square.