National Parks Near Arlington, Virginia

Plan your next outdoor adventure with our complete guide to 183 national parks near Arlington. The closest park is just 0.9 miles away—perfect for a quick day trip.

183
Parks Within Range
67
Within 100 Miles
0.9
Miles to Closest

Closest Parks (Within 100 Miles)

Perfect for day trips from Arlington

⭐ Closest
Arlington House, The Robert E. Lee Memorial
0.9 mi (~1 min)

Arlington House, The Robert E. Lee Memorial

Arlington, Virginia
Theodore Roosevelt Island
1.8 mi (~2 min)

Theodore Roosevelt Island

Arlington, District of Columbia
LBJ Memorial Grove on the Potomac
2.1 mi (~3 min)

LBJ Memorial Grove on the Potomac

Washington, District of Columbia
Lincoln Memorial
2.3 mi (~3 min)

Lincoln Memorial

Washington, District of Columbia
Vietnam Veterans Memorial
2.4 mi (~3 min)

Vietnam Veterans Memorial

Washington, District of Columbia
Korean War Veterans Memorial
2.4 mi (~3 min)

Korean War Veterans Memorial

Washington, District of Columbia
Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial
2.5 mi (~3 min)

Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial

Washington, District of Columbia
Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial
2.6 mi (~3 min)

Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial

Washington, District of Columbia
Constitution Gardens
2.6 mi (~3 min)

Constitution Gardens

Washington, District of Columbia
World War II Memorial
2.8 mi (~3 min)

World War II Memorial

Washington, District of Columbia
Thomas Jefferson Memorial
2.9 mi (~3 min)

Thomas Jefferson Memorial

Washington, District of Columbia
Washington Monument
3 mi (~4 min)

Washington Monument

Washington, District of Columbia

Weekend Getaways (100-200 Miles)

Great for weekend trips from Arlington

First State National Historical Park
104.7 mi (~2 hr 6 min)

First State National Historical Park

New Castle, Delaware
National Historical Park
Appalachian National Scenic Trail
111.3 mi (~2 hr 14 min)

Appalachian National Scenic Trail

Harpers Ferry, Connecticut
National Scenic Trail
Assateague Island National Seashore
115 mi (~2 hr 18 min)

Assateague Island National Seashore

Berlin, Maryland
National Seashore
Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site
115.5 mi (~2 hr 19 min)

Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site

Elverson, Pennsylvania
National Historic Site
Colonial National Historical Park
117.1 mi (~2 hr 21 min)

Colonial National Historical Park

Yorktown, Virginia
National Historical Park
Historic Jamestowne Part of Colonial National Historical Park
117.2 mi (~2 hr 21 min)

Historic Jamestowne Part of Colonial National Historical Park

Jamestown, Virginia
Part of Colonial National Historical Park
Petersburg National Battlefield
118.7 mi (~2 hr 22 min)

Petersburg National Battlefield

Petersburg, Virginia
National Battlefield
Yorktown Battlefield Part of Colonial National Historical Park
119.3 mi (~2 hr 23 min)

Yorktown Battlefield Part of Colonial National Historical Park

Yorktown, Virginia
Part of Colonial National Historical Park
Valley Forge National Historical Park
121.6 mi (~2 hr 26 min)

Valley Forge National Historical Park

King of Prussia, Pennsylvania
National Historical Park
Flight 93 National Memorial
126.1 mi (~2 hr 31 min)

Flight 93 National Memorial

Stoystown, Pennsylvania
National Memorial
Gloria Dei Church National Historic Site
126.9 mi (~2 hr 32 min)

Gloria Dei Church National Historic Site

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
National Historic Site
Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial
127.1 mi (~2 hr 33 min)

Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
National Memorial

Extended Adventures (200-300 Miles)

Perfect for long weekend adventures from Arlington

Thomas Edison National Historical Park
200.5 mi (~4 hr 1 min)

Thomas Edison National Historical Park

New Jersey
National Historical Park
National Parks of New York Harbor
203.3 mi (~4 hr 4 min)

National Parks of New York Harbor

New York
Statue Of Liberty National Monument
204.3 mi (~4 hr 5 min)

Statue Of Liberty National Monument

New York
National Monument
Gateway National Recreation Area
204.9 mi (~4 hr 6 min)

Gateway National Recreation Area

New York
National Recreation Area
Ellis Island Part of Statue of Liberty National Monument
205 mi (~4 hr 6 min)

Ellis Island Part of Statue of Liberty National Monument

New Jersey
Part of Statue of Liberty National Monument
Governors Island National Monument
205.6 mi (~4 hr 7 min)

Governors Island National Monument

New York
National Monument
Castle Clinton National Monument
206.1 mi (~4 hr 7 min)

Castle Clinton National Monument

New York
National Monument
Federal Hall National Memorial
206.5 mi (~4 hr 8 min)

Federal Hall National Memorial

New York
National Memorial
African Burial Ground National Monument
207.1 mi (~4 hr 9 min)

African Burial Ground National Monument

New York
National Monument
Lower East Side Tenement Museum National Historic Site
207.9 mi (~4 hr 9 min)

Lower East Side Tenement Museum National Historic Site

New York
National Historic Site
Stonewall National Monument
208 mi (~4 hr 10 min)

Stonewall National Monument

New York
National Monument
Theodore Roosevelt Birthplace National Historic Site
208.7 mi (~4 hr 10 min)

Theodore Roosevelt Birthplace National Historic Site

New York
National Historic Site

Planning Your Visit from Arlington

Arlington is perfectly positioned for exploring national parks across the region. With 67 parks within 100 miles, you can enjoy incredible outdoor adventures without extensive travel. Arlington House, The Robert E. Lee Memorial is your closest option at just 0.9 miles—approximately 1 min by car.

Best practices: Check individual park pages for current conditions, entrance fees, and reservation requirements. Many parks offer America the Beautiful passes for frequent visitors. Remember to practice Leave No Trace principles and respect all park regulations during your visit.

Guided Tours Near Arlington

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