Visiting Arlington Cemetery

Arlington National Cemetery Tours    

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More than a cemetery, it is the history of our country and an enduring tribute to those who have served honorably and those who have made the ultimate sacrifice. Look upon the funerals with …
More than a cemetery, it is the history of our country and an enduring tribute to those who have served honorably and those who have made the ultimate sacrifice. Look upon the funerals with reverence, listen to the sound of taps in the distance, view the time-honored Changing of the Guard ceremony, watch a group lay a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, discover over thirty monuments and memorials, and thank a service member. At Arlington National Cemetery you are invited to Honor, Remember, and Explore.

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Jan 14, 2025
This was my first time seeing this place in person and it was truly amazing and breathtaking. To just see all of the people that have given their lives to serve and protect our freedoms, was just inc… Full review by 816briannap
Jan 8, 2025
Wanted to see this place for a few reasons. First, it has been talked about in several movies we have seen. The headstones this time of year were decorated with wreaths. Not many white crosses as som… Full review by Ofamily2014
Jan 5, 2025
We purchased the hop on hop off tour tickets which was totally worth it!! You can walk the site as well but you get so much information from riding the tram, and the guides give point you in the righ… Full review by Hurrafreak
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Walking the cemetery beginning at the admin building, if we stop primarily at Arlington House/President Kennedy, The …
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Walking the cemetery beginning at the admin building, if we stop primarily at Arlington House/President Kennedy, The Tomb of the Unknown soldier and Patton's memorial - how long should we allow for that? We don't necessarily expect to spend a lot of time there as we are attending a funeral there early in the morning and have a large group of adults/kids with us; but want to see the most important areas.
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Hi, I think you're probably looking at a couple of hours to see everything. You'll want to see the guard change at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier so that may affect your timings.
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Where does the changing of the guard occur
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The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. It is a decent 10 minute hilly walk from the entrance. You can also take the trolley from the entrance (it makes many stops at various locations in teh …
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The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. It is a decent 10 minute hilly walk from the entrance. You can also take the trolley from the entrance (it makes many stops at various locations in teh Cemetary) but the trolley does cost around $15-$20 per person.
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How far is it from either the metro station or the bus stop to the Welcome Center (probably also referred to as the Visitor …
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How far is it from either the metro station or the bus stop to the Welcome Center (probably also referred to as the Visitor Center?)
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It's literally about 100 yards. As you leave the subway, walk the road ahead for about two minutes and the entrance is across the road
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Answer by Paul T · Sep 4, 2022
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Trip Advisor says hours are 8-7. Website says hours are 8-5?
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I would follow the website and/or give them a call.
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Is my loved one eligible for burial or inurnment at Arlington National Cemetery?
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Arlington National Cemetery's eligibility requirements for burial and inurnment are different from other national cemeteries that are maintained by the Department of Veterans Affairs. …
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Arlington National Cemetery's eligibility requirements for burial and inurnment are different from other national cemeteries that are maintained by the Department of Veterans Affairs. Eligibility for in-ground burial...
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 The most ideal approach to get to the cemetery is to take Metro to the Arlington National Cemetery Station, take the express transport from the National Mall, or stroll in over the Memorial Bridge
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Its grounds are administered by the National Park Service
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Is a military cemetery in the United States of America
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The national cemetery is one of the must-see attractions in the capital region
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President Abraham Lincoln offered Lee command of the federal army. Lee demurred, waiting to see if his native Virginia would decide to secede
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The cemetery is situated directly across the Potomac River from the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C. It is served by the Arlington Cemetery station
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Additionally, the cemetery offers automated parking across from Memorial Avenue, which costs $2 per hour
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Formerly the estate of the family of Confederate general Robert E. Lee's wife Mary Anna (Custis) Lee
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It is open from 8:00 to 17:00 (until 19:00 from April to September), and entrance is free
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His stately arlington house still stands on the 624-acre property with free, self-guided tours
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If you are interested in finding one particular grave, a free anc explorer app should help you with that
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There is no admission fee to visit the grounds of arlington national cemetery
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Here you can locate particular graves or pick up maps to wander the cemetery on foot
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More than four million people come to arlington national cemetery every year
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Provides security for washington in times of national emergency or civil disturbances
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The cemetery also has a downloadable app available to help you pinpoint the exact location of a grave.\nprevious
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John f kennedy's grave can be visited here as well as the tomb of the unknown soldier memorial
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