Travel Reference
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Just north of the cemetery, the
Marine Corps Memorial
(N Meade & 14th Sts)
depicts six
soldiers raising the American flag on Iwo Jima. The Felix de Weldon-designed sculpture
is based on an iconic photo by Associated Press photographer Joe Rosenthal.
Artisphere
ARTS CENTER
( 703-875-1100;
www.artisphere.com
; 1101 Wilson Blvd; ; Rosslyn)
For something com-
pletely different than memorials and museums, check out the excellent exhibits at this
sleek, modern, multistory arts complex. Its several theaters host live performances (many
free), including world music, film and experimental theater. Nearby
Freedom Park
, an
elevated greenway that rests in an old road overpass running by Artisphere, is a nice spot
to sit for a while and contemplate.
Pentagon
BUILDING
South of Arlington Cemetery is the Pentagon, the largest office building in the world. It's
son killed in the September 11, 2001, terrorist attack on the Pentagon. Nearby, the three
Force Memorial Dr, Arlington)
evoke the contrails of jets.
WORTH A TRIP
VIRGINIA VINEYARDS
Now the fifth-biggest wine producer in the USA, Virginia has 192 vineyards around
the state, many located in the pretty hills around Charlottesville. Particularly not-
able is the Virginia Viognier. For more information on Virginia wine, visit
Jefferson Vineyards
( 434-977-3042;
www.jeffersonvineyards.com
;
1353 Thomas Jeffer-
son Pkwy)
Known for consistent quality vintage, this winery harvests from its name-
sake's original 1774 vineyard site.
Keswick Vineyards
( 434-244-3341;
www.keswickvineyards.com
;
1575 Keswick Winery Dr)
Keswick won a wave of awards for its first vintage and has since been distilling a big
range of grapes. It's off Rte 231.
Kluge Estate
( 434-977-3895;
www.klugeestateonline.com
;
100 Grand Cru Dr)
Oenophiles
regularly rate Kluge wine as the best in the state.
