Arrington is a part of the central region of Virginia known for its Virginia Blue Ridge Railway Trail. Major attractions include the Oakland-Nelson County Museum of History and Oak Ridge Estate. Each year in the summer season there is the annual Bluegrass Under the Stars event. Among the biggest companies in Arrington are Halls Well & Pump Co and Prax Chiropractic & Holistic Prediatrics. The biggest school here is the Tye River Elementary School. One of the best places to visit when you are in Arrington is Lineberry Susan & Gary Cruises.