Arlington is part of the original "ten miles square" which the US Constitution dedicated as Washington DC, the nation's capital. In the 1840's, as a result of issues relating to congressional representation, slavery, and the economy, the US Congress returned the part of Washington south of the Potomac river to Virginia; the majority of this land today forms Arlington County. Most travelers to Arlington will visit both Washington DC and Arlington, and the two cities are seamlessly linked together by the Metro system.
Arlington has maintained a healthy balance of urban and suburban life through its self-proclaimed "Arlington Way" of policy making. A large percentage of residents are involved in grassroots political and urban planning processes. Whatever your purpose in coming to Arlington, you'll find the area a friendly and convenient place to visit and explore.
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