Top 10 Reasons to Bring Your Meeting to Arlington, Virginia:

• We're Accessible! Home to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, Arlington is also within easy reach of Dulles International, Baltimore/Washington International, and Washington's Union Station. Just minutes by foot, Metro or car from the National Mall, Smithsonian Museums and other Washington, D.C. attractions, we're served by 11 convenient Metrorail stations.
• We've Got Just the Accommodations and Facilities You Need! Arlington has more than 40 hotels, 10,000 hotel rooms and 300,000 feet of meeting space. Ranging from intimate boutique properties to bustling convention hotels, Arlington offers an array of styles, facilities and service options to suit any meeting.
• You'll Get Great Value! By meeting just across the river from Washington, D.C., you'll discover average daily rates up to 20 percent less than those at many downtown hotels - with the same great convenience and amenities. And since most of our hotels are within a quick walk of Metro, your attendees can get around car-free!
• There's Shopping Galore! From national retailers like Nordstrom and Macy's to funky, one-of-a-kind boutiques, Arlington's shopping has you covered. Venues include the Fashion Centre at Pentagon City, Pentagon Row, Market Common Clarendon, Ballston Common Mall and the Crystal City Shops. And, we're just 30 miles from the Potomac Mills and Leesburg Corner outlets.
• Our Dining and Nightlife Rocks! From diverse global cuisines - Vietnamese, Thai, Spanish. Latin American, Indian and Lebanese, to name a few - to familiar American favorites, Arlington restaurants have exactly what you're craving. Options range from casual to white-tablecloth, intimate spots to large venues. And there's plenty of after-dinner fun at many lounges, pubs, wine bars, sports bars and live music/dance venues.
• Arlington Arts Are on the Cutting Edge! With 1,500-plus events a year, Arlington gets a standing ovation for its arts experiences. Dubbed a "hotbed of cultural abandon" by The Washington Post, Arlington's home to nationally acclaimed companies including Tony Award®-winning Signature Theatre, Synetic Theater, Bowen McCauley Dance and other acclaimed companies.
• Our National Historic Attractions Will Move You! Arlington is home to many historical sites such as Arlington National Cemetery, the Marine Corps War Memorial (Iwo Jima), the Air Force Memorial, the Pentagon Memorial and more. Plus we offer visitors easy access to the National Mall, monuments and world-renowned museums. And the best part is that almost all of this history is yours, FREE!
• Our Mid-Atlantic Climate Is Just Right! Known especially for gorgeous fall and spring weather, Arlington has four distinct but relatively mild seasons. Whether visitors experience the elegant pink of spring cherry blossoms, fall's vivid foliage, the warmth of summer sidewalk dining, or the haunting beauty of monuments dusted with snow, each season showcases Arlington in a special way.
• We Combine an Urban Vibe with Neighborhood Charm! Renowned for its smart growth approach to urban planning, Arlington combines the best of big city amenities with the warmth and charm of lively neighborhoods. Our Metro-centered urban villages are hip and full of energy, while at the same time cozy and hospitable. Each has its own fantastic array of shopping, dining and entertainment.
• Arlington and its Hospitality Community Love Being Green! Arlington actively promotes green stewardship through its Arlington Initiative to Reduce Emissions (AIRE) program. We're also home to enviroCAB, the first carbon-neutral taxi fleet in the U.S., and our hotels get greener every day. With easy transit options and walkable neighborhoods, you can keep your footprint light and your meeting green in Arlington.