12 days in Arlington & Cascade Itinerary

Located just across the Potomac River from Washington, D.C., the county of Arlington blends big city and sprawling suburban environments.

Bring the kids along to Arlington National Cemetery and The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. Explore Arlington's surroundings by going to Luray (Cooter's in Luray, Luray Caverns, &more), Frying Pan Farm Park (in Herndon) and George Washington's Mount Vernon (in Mount Vernon). There's still lots to do: walk around Theodore Roosevelt Island Park, pause for some photo ops at Canadian Cross of Sacrifice, stroll through Conte's Bike Shop, and examine the collection at Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center.

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Washington DC to Arlington is an approximately half hour car ride. You can also drive; or take a subway. Expect a daytime high around 89°F in July, and nighttime lows around 73°F. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 26th (Sun) to allow enough time to travel to Cascade.

Cascade is an unincorporated community and U.S. Family-friendly places like North Pole Colorado Santa’s Workshop and White River National Forest will thrill your kids. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Cascade: Cripple Creek (Mollie Kathleen Gold Mine & Phantom Canyon Road), Victor (Victor's Gold Camp Ag & Mining Museum, Cripple Creek & Victor Gold Mining Company, &more) and Pikes Peak Historical Society Museum (in Florissant). There's lots more to do: immerse yourself in nature at Mueller State Park, take in the dramatic scenery at Crystal Falls, identify plant and animal life at Colorado Wolf and Wildlife Center, and explore the activities along Yampa River.

To see reviews, more things to do, maps, and tourist information, read Cascade day trip planning tool.

The Route module can help you plan travel from Arlington to Cascade. Traveling from Arlington to Cascade, you'll gain 2 hours due to the time zone difference. Plan for a bit cooler temperatures traveling from Arlington in July, with highs in Cascade at 82°F and lows at 54°F. On the 31st (Fri), you'll travel back home.