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About Arlington County, Virginia

The economic influence of federal government made Arlington at one time the most urbanized of all of Northern Virginia counties. It also boasts many landmarks and memorials such as Arlington National Cemetery, the Iwo Jima Memorial and the Pentagon.

Rosslyn and Balston are areas of concentrated high-rise commercial and residential buildings. Transportation from DC is excellent by metro, bus and highways.

As well as public and private elementary and high schools, there are several institutions for higher learning in Arlington County. Marymount University, George Mason University School of Law, the Business School for Strayer College and the Northern Virginia Community College campus are all located in Arlington County.

Housing is diverse from quiet, established neighborhoods of single family homes to townhouses and condominiums both garden style and high-rise. There are two parks, Potomac Overlook and Bon Air Park as well as many community centers, playgrounds, ball fields, hiking and biking trails, tennis courts and swimming pools.
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