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Arlington, Virginia
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Despite being commonly referred to as a city, Arlington is actually a county and has no incorporated towns or cities within its borders.
The Pentagon, the headquarters of the United States Department of Defense, is located in Arlington County, not Washington, D.C.
Arlington National Cemetery, a military cemetery established during the Civil War, is the final resting place for over 400,000 military veterans and their families.
Theodore Roosevelt Island is a 91-acre wilderness preserve and memorial to the 26th president, located in the Potomac River and accessible from Arlington.
Arlington County is home to a vibrant mix of cultures, with over 100 languages spoken in its public schools.
The Arlington Cinema and Drafthouse is a unique combination of a movie theater and a comedy club, housed in a historic 1930s Art Deco building.
The Wright brothers conducted some of their early flight tests at Fort Myer in Arlington, contributing to the development of aviation technology.
Arlington County boasts over 1,100 acres of parkland, offering residents and visitors a wide range of outdoor activities.
