7 Indoor Adventures in Arlington

Weather whims don't mean you have to stop the fun. In fact, it's just the opposite!

No matter the season, there's something to do for every interest in Arlington.

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1) Movement Crystal City

You can literally climb the walls at Movement Crystal City with more than 400 roped routes and boulders just begging to be climbed over more than 45,000 square feet. No such thing as being stir crazy in this place!

2) Museum of Contemporary Art Arlington

With nine gallery spaces and a large lawn suitable for public art, the Museum of Contemporary Art Arlington is one of the largest non-federal venues for contemporary art in the Washington, D.C. area. Spend some time inside admiring the various exhibitions from artists near and far. The museum is open to the public Wednesday through Sunday, noon to 5:00 p.m. and admission is always free.

3) DEA Museum

Arlington’s DEA Museum and Visitors Center, on the first floor of the Drug Enforcement Administration offices in Pentagon City, traces the steps of the war on drugs throughout history. It’s a great place for visitors 10 and older to learn more about the work of the Drug Enforcement Administration.

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4) Fashion Centre at Pentagon City

Fashion Centre is one of the most popular shopping and tourist destinations in the area. The lineup of stores and restaurants includes some of the most sought-after names in retail. Avenues of fashion and boulevards of style await, including at Macy’s, Apple, Coach, Michael Kors, Tourneau and more!

5) Pentagon Tour

Did you know the headquarters of the U.S. Department of Defense opens its doors to the public? With advance planning and some background checks, you can receive a 1.49-mile walking tour of the massive building that is like a self-contained city. To sign up for the 60-minute Pentagon building tour, reservations can be requested at the Pentagon website 14 to 90 days in advance.

6) Theater

Tony Award®-winning Signature Theatre, located in Arlington’s Shirlington neighborhood, boasts a mix of blockbuster musicals and edgy dramas, with world-premiere productions each season. If live theater is not your thing, you can catch a film at Arlington Cinema & Drafthouse, AMC Courthouse Plaza 8, Regal Ballston Quarter or AMC Shirlington 7.

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7) Arlington Historical Museum

Located in the historic Hume School building, the museum features a free exhibit with Civil War memorabilia and artifacts. Open weekends from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m., the museum also has the only permanent exhibit from the Arlington Black Heritage Museum.