Description:
- Arlington National Cemetery sits on the Virginia banks of the Potomac River and overlooks Washington DC and the monuments clustered around Lincoln Memorial. More than 300,000 people are buried on the rolling 200-acre grounds of Arlington Cemetery including veterans from all of America's military conflicts, American explorers, astronauts, literary figures, presidents, Supreme Court Justices, and prominent figures from Black and Hispanic history. Visit the eternal flame of President John F. Kenney's grave, see the Changing of the Guard ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknowns, or simply walk the grounds and explore the final resting place of so many of America's own. Enjoy quiet pristine views of the Potomac and DC from the front lawn of the Arlington House (also known as Custis-Lee Mansion). Paid parking is available, accessible from Memorial Drive at $1.75 - $2.00/hour. The Metro blue line stops at the Arlington National Cemetery station during visitor hours. Tourmobile also services Arlington Cemetery.
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Awards:
Frommer's
- Highly Recommended 2009
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Contact:
- visit website
- tel: (703) 607-8000
- fax: +1 703 607 8583
Address:
- Arlington National Cemetery
- Just across the Memorial Bridge from the base of the Lincoln Memorial
- Arlington, VA 22226
Hours:
- Oct-Mar: daily 8a-5p Apr-Sep: daily 8a-7p
Strenuousness:
- Easy
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