4 Points Of Interest In Arlington That Are Along Mount Vernon Trail

Whether you love cycling, walking or running, you can catch some great views of some of the most famous landmarks in Washington DC along this 18-mile long paved recreational trail.

Also known as Northern Virginia's Scenic Trail, the Mount Vernon Trail runs parallel to the George Washington Memorial Parkway and follows the west bank of the Potomac River from Theodore Roosevelt Island to George Washington's Mount Vernon Estate. Here are 4 points of interest that are along Mount Vernon Trail:

1. Theodore Roosevelt Island- a 91-acre wooden preserve with intertwined trails where you can enjoy a variety of flora and fauna. There is also a 17-foot bronze statue of Roosevelt at the middle of the island that serves as a tribute to his contribution in conserving the environment.
2. Gravelly Point- a popular picnic spot located along George Washington Memorial Parkway where you can watch airplanes from Reagan National Airport take off and land.
3. Reagan National Airport- This airport is located in Crystal City just four miles from downtown Washington. You can watch the planes take-off and land on the airport run-way from the Mount Vernon trail.
4. Arlington National Cemetery - Located along across the Potomac River from Washington DC where more than 250,000 servicemen and many famous Americans are buried.

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