Arlington VA City Business Directory

Located across Columbia District and by the Potomac River, Arlington is the sixth most densely populated city in Virginia. Arlington houses many popular colleges and universities which makes it a popular hub for growing education. The universities in Arlington are, Marymount University, Schar School of Policy and Government, George Mason University and Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter School for Peace. Arlington has consistently maintained a high rate of employment with 4.2% being the unemployment rate in 2009. The Arlington National Cemetery is a military cemetery located right across the Potomac River. Moreover, Arlington is also home to Pentagon which is USA Defence Department’s headquarters. The city is well connected by a system of roads and metro services. The metro service is under the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority. The Virginia Rail Express also serves as a means of public transport in the city. Some popular tourist destinations in the city are Gravelly Point Park, U.S Marine Corps War Memorial, Theodore Roosevelt Island Park, Fort Myer, Mount Vernon Trail and Air Force Memorial. The city is also known for many urban villages that are located in the city like Crystal City. Arlington is also a spot for may cultural interactions and activities.