Arlington... (NAPSA)—Think again. Many Americans may be surprised to learn these little-known facts about the well-knewn town of Arlington, Virginia, located directly across the Potomac River from Washington, D.C. Celebrities raised in Arlington include Sandra Bullock, Katie Couric, Roberta Flack, Shirley MacLaine and Warren Beatty. While we know Arlington is home to Reagan National Airport, the Iwo Jima Memorial and Arlington National Cemetery, did you know... * Most Arlington hotels are located within four miles of the Smithsonian Museums, the White House, the U.S. Capitol, Holocaust Memorial Museum and most of D.C.’s attractions. * Arlington is the smallest county in the United States that is self-governing. The longest mini-golf hole in the world (150 feet) can be found at the Upton Hill Regional Park Mimi Golf Course at Wilson Boulevard andPatrick Henry Drive. The Rosslyn Metro Station features the third longest continuous escalator in the world (194 feet, 8 inches). It takes 140 sec- onds to ride from top te bottom. For more information on visiting Arlington, contact the Arlington Convention and Visitors Service toll free at 1-800-296-7966, or visit www.stayarlington.com.
