Your Guide to Celebrating Father's Day in Arlington

Father’s Day is just around the corner, and Arlington offers a variety of exciting activities and attractions to make this special day unforgettable for dad!

Whether your dad is a history buff, a foodie, or an outdoor enthusiast, Arlington has something unique to offer. Create lasting memories, enjoy top-notch restaurants, scenic parks, historical landmarks and much more. Use this guide to explore the best ways to celebrate Father’s Day in Arlington!

Credit | Jonathan Kozowyk
For the History Buff
For the Foodie
For the Outdoor Adventurer

Explore Arlington's History

Is Dad a history buff? You've come to the right place! From some of its earliest days as part of the founding of the nation’s capital in 1790 and throughout the years, Arlington has played a significant role in Virginia’s and the nation’s history. Explore iconic memorials, monuments, and historic sites, learn about Arlington's rich and complex African American history by visiting the Black Heritage Museum of Arlington, and much more. Arlington's history comes to life in a way that is sure to wow any history aficionado!

Tips: Use our African American Heritage Sights & Experiences Map to guide your adventures and the Arlington Historical app to view information about the historic landmarks around you during your visit!

Pictured | Marine Corps War Memorial
Credit | @adam_brockett via Instagram

Treat Dad to a Unique Dining Experience

There's something for every taste bud in Arlington, treat dad to an unforgettable dining experience at any of Arlington's unique and vibrant restaurants! With flavors as diverse as the county itself, eateries range from bistro to barbecue, from unpolished to upscale, from familiar to foreign.

Local flavors are served with plenty of international spice throughout the county. With more than 150 nationalities represented in diverse Columbia Pike, for example, you can dine around the world at Arlington’s largest selection of ethnic restaurants. Its more than 45 international eateries include Bolivian, Chinese, Colombian, Ethiopian, Irish, Italian, Japanese, Mediterranean, Mexican, Salvadoran, Thai, Turkish and more.

Arlington is also home to a variety of beer halls and breweries, perfect for raising a toast to Dad on his special day!

Pictured | Ruthie's All-Day
Credit | Jonathan Kozowyk

Explore the Outdoors

With parks, trails, nature centers and more, outdoor experiences abound Arlington is the perfect place to celebrate dad's with a passion for outdoor adventure! From biking and walking to exploring nature centers and historic sites, Arlington has no shortage of ways to get outside and enjoy the fresh air.

As the Fourth Best Park System in the Nation, Arlington boasts a whopping 157 parks and nature centers to explore, including sports facilities, hiking trails, picnic areas, playgrounds and lovely green spaces to breathe deeply and enjoy nature. If you're in search of a workout, you can ride, run, or hike through forests, over streams and past scenic vistas on Arlington's 17 trails.

Get dad to reach new heights by visiting Climb UPton, a 90-element vertical adventure in Arlington. This 3-level climbing course is sure to get dad's adrenaline pumping; With varying levels of difficulty, climbers can choose their challenge with easy, medium, and hard features including zip lines, free fall, and more.

Pictured | Potomac Overlook Regional Park
Credit | Jonathan Kozowyk

There's no shortage of ways to celebrate Dad's special day in Arlington! Be sure to check out our calendar of events for any upcoming Father's Day events. Hope you enjoy a fantastic Father's Day in Arlington!

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Paola Fernandez