Arlington National Cemetery is the tranquil resting place for more than 400,000 active duty service members, veterans and their families. “Service to country” is the common thread that binds all who are honored and remembered here. Arlington National Cemetery is the largest cemetery in the United States National Cemetery System.
The Holy Martyrs of Vietnam Catholic Church is a religious institution located in Arlington, Virginia. It's a parish within the Roman Catholic Diocese of Arlington and serves the Vietnamese Catholic community in the area. The church is dedicated to the memory of Vietnamese Catholics who faced persecution and martyrdom due to their faith.
Arlington County is an urban-suburban county located in the Commonwealth of Virginia, directly across the Potomac River from Washington, D.C. It's part of the Washington metropolitan area and is known for its close proximity to the nation's capital, as well as its mix of urban amenities, residential neighborhoods, and historical sites. In 2020, the county's population was estimated at 238,643.
Arlington Arts Center is a nonprofit contemporary visual arts center dedicated to presenting and supporting new work by regional artists in the mid-Atlantic States. Through exhibitions, educational programs, and subsidized studio spaces, AAC serves as a bridge between artists and the public.
The Friends of Arlington’s David M. Brown Planetarium is a non-profit organization whose purpose is to support the Arlington planetarium and promote public science education.
Upton Hill Regional Park offers visitors a wooded oasis in the heart of the most densely populated area of Northern Virginia. A large outdoor waterpark complex is a sparkling attraction in this wooded, urban park.
