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Great Escape
A look at the most popular U.S. and worldwide
tourist destinations. -- March 12, 2007
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| Arlington, Virginia |
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Whatever the reason why you're in Arlington, you'll find
hundreds of reasons why the city is one of the best places to relax. Stroll
through any of Arlington's five urban villages, each connected by a top-notch
Metro system to discover trendy restaurants, avant-garde theater, and clubs
serving up every style of cuisine and entertainment seven nights a week.
Arlington is the ideal place to begin your visit of the
National Capital area. If the hotels in Washington don't suit your taste, you
can stay in Arlington and get two getaways in one trip.
Median income -- $63,001
Median house value -- $262,400
For more information visit www.stayarlington.com
or call 1-800-677-6267.
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| The Top 9 Attractions
in Arlington |
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| Arlington National Cemetery 702-228-3988
Veterans of every American war are buried
at Arlington. Among the over 260,000 graves are three unidentified
servicemen -- The Tomb of the Unknowns and JFK, whose gravesite is marked
by an eternal flame. |
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| Drug Enforcement Administration
Museum 202-307-3463
An educational and historical trip through
the effects and "lifecycles" of all illegal drugs in America. |
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| The Pentagon 703-228-3988
The headquarter of the U.S. Department of
Defense, its five wedge-shaped sections represent the five branches of the
U.S. Armed Forces. |
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| Women In Military Service for
America Memorial 800-222-2294
When dedicated in 1997, the Women's
Memorial became the first major American memorial to honor women who have
served in the U.S. military. |
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| The U.S. Marine Corps War
Memorial
Commonly known as the Iwo Jima Memorial,
the statue is a depiction of the famous raising of the U.S. flag on Iwo
Jima and is dedicated to all the Marines who have given their lives
defending our flag. |
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| Arlington House -- The Robert E.
Lee Memorial 703-557-0613
The pre-Civil War home of Robert E. Lee was
taken over by Union troops and the estate was used to bury the dead.
Though the Arlington National Cemetery is now on the grounds, the house
has been restored and is now a memorial to the Confederate general. |
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| Upton Hill Regional Park
703-534-3437
Upton Hill Regional Park offers visitors a
wooded oasis in the heart of the most densely populated area of Northern
Virginia. The deluxe miniature golf course boasts one of the longest mini
golf holes in the world. |
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| The Fashion Centre at Pentagon
City 703-415-2400
A world class shopping experience awaits
you at this four-level glass atrium, offering 170 stores, seven
full-service restaurants, a food court and movie theaters. |
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| Ballston Common 703-243-8088
This mall offers over 100 specialty stores
and stadium multiplex theaters. |
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