The Netherlands Carillon is a 127-foot (39-m)-tall campanile housing a 53-bell carillon located in Arlington County, Virginia, United States. Its story as a place to visit starts in 1954. Top of the list nearby is White House, 1.9 mi away.
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Open since
1954
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In brief
A landmark inside Arlington
Places to stay next door
The Virginian Suites, An Ascend Hotel Collection Member is 0.3 miles away; Red Lion Hotel Rosslyn Iwo Jima (0.4 mi) and Residence Inn Arlington Rosslyn (0.4 mi) are close too. 275 places to stay are within 4 miles. Hotels nearby ↓
A day trip from Baltimore
Baltimore is about 38 miles northeast (straight-line). Hotels nearby ↓
Best months: Apr, May, Jun, Sep and Oct
April, May, June, September and October are the mild months, with highs of 67–83°. When to go ↓
An airport 3 miles away
Ronald Reagan Washington National (DCA) has airline service, about 3 miles from Netherlands Carillon.
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
When to go
Weather through the year
Use the months below to time a visit to Netherlands Carillon.
Jan43° / 26°
Feb47° / 28°
Mar55° / 35°
Apr67° / 45°
May75° / 54°
Jun83° / 63°
Jul88° / 68°
Aug86° / 66°
Sep79° / 60°
Oct68° / 48°
Nov57° / 38°
Dec47° / 31°
Typical highs and lows in Arlington. Green months are the mild ones. Weather: NOAA 1991–2020 normals for Arlington. Arlington’s full climate →
About
Netherlands Carillon
The Netherlands Carillon is a 127-foot (39-m)-tall campanile housing a 53-bell carillon located in Arlington County, Virginia, United States.
The instrument and tower were given in the 1950s "From the People of the Netherlands to the People of the United States of America" to thank the United States for its contributions to the liberation of the Netherlands in 1945 and for its economic aid in the years after. The Netherlands Carillon is a historic property listed on the National Register of Historic Places as part of Arlington Ridge Park, which is part of the George Washington Memorial Parkway. It is owned and operated by the National Park Service.
DCARonald Reagan Washington National · major hub3 mi
IADWashington Dulles · major hub21 mi
BWIBaltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall · major hub29 mi
Places to stay and eat: Overture Maps (hotels, motels, inns, lodges, campgrounds, RV parks; not vacation rentals) · streets, water and the site outline: Overture Maps / OpenStreetMap contributors · town figures: U.S. Census ACS · Safety: TownRatings Safety grade · airports: OurAirports. Distances are from Netherlands Carillon’s main visitor area; drive times are estimates.
When is the best time to visit Netherlands Carillon?
April, May, June, September and October, with highs of 67–83°.
How far is Netherlands Carillon from Baltimore?
About 38 miles northeast of Baltimore, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to Netherlands Carillon?
Ronald Reagan Washington National (DCA), about 3 miles away.
What hotels are near Netherlands Carillon?
The Virginian Suites, An Ascend Hotel Collection Member (0.3 mi), Red Lion Hotel Rosslyn Iwo Jima (0.4 mi) and Residence Inn Arlington Rosslyn (0.4 mi). 275 places to stay are within 4 miles.
From locals
Advice from Arlington
There are no tips yet, so start one in Arlington’s Town Square.
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