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Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, VA
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Arlington National Cemetery

Arlington National Cemetery is a sightseeing stop in Arlington, VA, part of the Washington DC guide. Cost: free.

1 Memorial Ave. · Arlington, VA

Why you should go…

More than 400,000 service members and their families rest across these 639 rolling acres facing the capital. The changing of the guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, conducted with unbroken precision every hour, or half hour in summer, is the moment visitors remember. Pay respects at President Kennedy's gravesite with its eternal flame, then climb to Arlington House for the city panorama. Admission is free daily; a narrated hop-on-hop-off tram tour is available for a fee.

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What's around here?

The closest stops to Arlington National Cemetery, ordered by straight-line distance. A few more like it, plus some different kinds of fun so you can build a full day.

  • Tours
    Historic

    Arlington National Cemetery Tours

    Under $25

    Narrated hop-on hop-off tram loop inside Arlington National Cemetery, stopping at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, the Kennedy gravesite and Arlington House.

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    Iconic

    Marine Corps War Memorial

    Free

    See the 32-foot bronze figures raising the flag on Iwo Jima, a memorial to all Marines who have died since 1775.

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    Iconic

    Lincoln Memorial

    Free

    Climb the marble steps where Dr. King spoke and take in the Mall's most moving view, free and open 24 hours.

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    History Buff

    National 9/11 Pentagon Memorial

    Free

    Walk among 184 illuminated benches, each set over a pool of water, honoring those killed at the Pentagon on 9/11.

    1.0 mi awayMore like this

  • Stay
    Family Favorite

    Sheraton Pentagon City Hotel

    $50+

    A 419-room high-rise hotel in Pentagon City with D.C. skyline views and courtesy shuttles to Reagan National Airport and the Metro.

    1.2 mi awaySwitch it up: Stay

  • Sport & Outdoor
    Outdoor Adventure

    Key Bridge Boathouse

    Under $25

    A Georgetown boathouse on the Potomac renting kayaks, canoes and paddleboards with guided tours available.

    1.4 mi awaySwitch it up: Sport & Outdoor