Instagrammable spots in Rosslyn

Stop by a carillon of bells overlooking the Potomac River, which were gifted by the people of the Netherlands to the U.S. after World War 2. The structure chimes every 15 minutes from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and plays patriotic music twice a day. During spring and summertime, you can walk through beautiful fields of tulips that bloom around the structure. (Photo courtesy of Stay Arlington)

 Mixing curves typical of soft clouds with vectored shapes, this mural by All Day Projects connects something utterly familiar with a dream-like abstraction. The mix aims to shift perceptions of art and nature, and reality and dream states, leaving the viewer to see both ‘nature as art’, and ‘art as nature’. 

The popular dining spot not only showcases authentic Peruvian cuisine and delicious drinks, but also features a large outdoor patio and a gorgeous flower wall! Check out one of their several events throughout the year to grab an aesthetic photo, or head over for a fun night out with friends.

Nestled on the outskirts of Gateway Park, the vibrant sign is often decorated throughout the year, and a great spot to mark your trip to the neighborhood with a photo! It’s currently in front of the Gateway Park Dog Park in the west end of the park.

The first large-scale project by Canadian painter Miriam Schapiro, this brightly painted sculpture showcases two dancing figures standing 35 feet high. It conveys movement through animated poses between the duo, beautifying the neighborhood with a pop of color! 

Sitting on a triangular traffic island, this 4-ton sculpture consists of 23 polished stainless steel arrows, with a bed of greenery and flowers underneath. Dedicated on Valentine’s Day in 1994, the exquisite structure is a great spot to stop with your friend, loved one, or partner to grab a quick picture.

The park, which was Arlington’s first major commissioned art project, features large spheres designed to resemble fallen, extinguished stars. One section of the park contains spheres and poles with shadow-images inset into the ground, which align perfectly at 9:32 a.m. each year on August 1, known as Dark Star Park Day.

Walk through this nature oasis, filled with trails, swampy bottomlands, and wooded uploads, and a larger-than-life statue that honors the legacy of Theodore Roosevelt, the 26th president of the United States. Snap a picture walking over the bridge with the iconic Rosslyn skyline in the background! (Photo courtesy of Stay Arlington)