Arlington Historical Society Museum, Arlington
Administered by the Historical Society, the Arlington Historical Museum was built in 1891 as the Hume School, in honor of Frank Hume. The oldest school building in Arlington County, this red brick structure was designed in the Queen Anne style and is a registered historic landmark. Its collection consists of over 4,000 objects, including maps, books and information concerning Arlington's past.
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Sight Name: Arlington Historical Society Museum
Sight Location: Arlington, USA (See walking tours in Arlington)
Sight Type: Museum/Gallery
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Sight Location: Arlington, USA (See walking tours in Arlington)
Sight Type: Museum/Gallery
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Walking Tours in Arlington, Virginia
Create Your Own Walk in Arlington
Creating your own self-guided walk in Arlington is easy and fun. Choose the city attractions that you want to see and a walk route map will be created just for you. You can even set your hotel as the start point of the walk.
Kids Tour in Arlington
Arlington offers a unique experience for visitors, regardless of age or interests, featuring a wide variety of entertainment and adventure for the entire family. Take the following tour to discover the best entertainment for kids Arlington has to offer.
Tour Duration: 3 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 6.3 Km or 3.9 Miles
Tour Duration: 3 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 6.3 Km or 3.9 Miles
Arlington's Cultural Venues I
Arlington, located across the Potomac River from Washington D.C., possesses an amazing cultural heritage awaiting to be discovered, including galleries, cinemas, memorials and more. Take the following tour to discover the city's most fascinating cultural attractions.
Tour Duration: 3 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 6.4 Km or 4 Miles
Tour Duration: 3 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 6.4 Km or 4 Miles
Southern Arlington Tour
Although many of Arlington’s most popular and accessible attractions can be found downtown, its suburban area contains a unique charm definitely worth checking out. Take the following tour to get a glimpse of the southern part of Arlington overlooking the Potomac River.
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 5.3 Km or 3.3 Miles
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 5.3 Km or 3.3 Miles
Arlington's Cultural Venues II
Arlington was established in 1801 in Alexandria County at the time, known today as Arlington County, across the Potomac from the nation’s capital, Washington D.C. Arlington has a rich historical heritage clearly illustrated in the city’s cultural attractions. Take the following tour to discover the local cultural sites.
Tour Duration: 3 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 7.2 Km or 4.5 Miles
Tour Duration: 3 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 7.2 Km or 4.5 Miles