Positive Things To Do in Arlington
Turn an afternoon in Arlington into a guided adventure — along the river, up to the rooftops, and through the quiet rows of Arlington National Cemetery.
Arlington sits right across the Potomac from D.C. but moves at its own pace: a paved trail follows the river the whole way from Rosslyn to Old Town, rooftop bars along the Clarendon corridor open onto skyline views, and Arlington National Cemetery offers one of the quietest places in the region for a reflective pause. A RandezVous quest connects these stops into a route you can follow solo or with a group, with prompts built to slow you down and get you looking at the place, not your phone.
Highlights in Arlington
Mount Vernon Trail
A riverside path with sweeping views of the D.C. skyline — a natural reset walk between stops.
Arlington National Cemetery
Rows of white headstones and the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier — a good anchor for a quiet, mindful pause.
Clarendon rooftop bars
A cluster of rooftop patios perfect for a photo prompt or an evening quest's end point.
Freedom Park
An elevated walkway with public art and skyline views, tucked above the Rosslyn Metro.
Mindfulness Tips
- Walking the cemetery grounds, go silent for one row and just notice the names.
- From Freedom Park, take three slow breaths and pick one building on the skyline you don't recognize.
- Along the river trail, name one thing you can hear besides traffic.
More Than a Quest
There's no Arlington-specific quest to unlock — RandezVous is one app for finding and exploring activities in whatever city you're in.
This Month's Platform Quest
The same RandezVous quest runs everywhere, with a new theme each month. Complete it in Arlington using the spots above, or wherever you happen to be.
Companions
Connect with companions and share the adventure with people nearby.
Leaderboard
Compete with your group on the leaderboard and see who racks up the most points.
Daily Challenges
Quick daily prompts built around mindfulness and connecting with your local community and environment.
FAQ
Is there an Arlington-specific RandezVous quest?
Not exactly — RandezVous's platform quest is the same wherever you are, so there's no Arlington-only version. It changes theme every month; this page just points you toward Arlington spots and prompts that work well for tackling whatever's live right now.
How long does it take?
Most self-guided quests run 60–90 minutes, but every stop can be paused and resumed, so it fits an open afternoon in Arlington just as well.
Do I need the app to do this?
You can preview this guide on the web, but completing the platform quest and earning points happens in the RandezVous app. Custom quests organizations build for a specific event can be completed on the web too — it's just the open-ended platform quest that's app-only.