Arlington National Cemetery

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Jul 11, 2024
We explored some parts of the cemetery. It would be impossible to explore all of it as it is so incredibly vast. It is maintained extremely well and is a lasting way to show respect to those fallen f… Full review by FIL M
Jul 8, 2024
Very crowded on a Sunday in early June. Lots of tour groups. Tours are offered for a fee. Walking tours are free. Highlight was the changing of the guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Solider. Full review by SeashellSC
Jul 1, 2024
The site was easily accessible from the Metro line, and getting through security was easy enough. It was interesting to see the people who were buried here as well. Icons such as JFK, Ruth Bader Gins… Full review by thankunextbeach
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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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