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Arlington National Cemetery


TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 13 attractions in Arlington
Traveller Description:
Veterans of every American war from the Revolution to the country's most recent conflicts are buried at Arlington, which was officially declared a...... more » Veterans of every American war from the Revolution to the country's most recent conflicts are buried at Arlington, which was officially declared a military cemetery in 1864. Among the more than 260,000 dead are three unidentified service members, buried at the Tomb of the Unknowns, and John F. Kennedy, whose gravesite is marked by an eternal flame. « less
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Attraction type: Historic site, Cemetery
Activities: Group tours/walking tour
Address: Entrance at Arlington Memorial Bridge Arlington, VA 22201
Tel: 703-228-3988

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5 of 5 stars
CA/Oregon Coast
21 Nov 2009
1
person found this review helpful

We visited Arlington Cemetery this past Sat. We took the Tourmobile for $7.50/pp. It was a wonderful way to get around the grounds. The Kennedy graves and the Eternal Flame were the first stop. A very moving experience, The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier was awesome, we were able to witness the Changing of the Guards there, this happens every... more

Taken Back
1 Nov 2009

We toured Arlington with Tourmobile and it was fantastic. Best way to see the cemetery. The changing of the guard was a thrilling experience. JFK's grave was wonderfully presented. Fantastic stop on any D.C. trip. more

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5 of 5 stars
Bracknell, Berkshire, England
19 Oct 2009
1
person found this review helpful

We visited Washington mid September and my husband was keen to visit Arlington cemetery and I have to admit I was not so keen but very pleased I did as very interesting and thought provoking. Having walked there from the Washington Monument I decided I did not have the energy to walk round so we took the guided tour and... more

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5 of 5 stars
House Springs, MO
12 Oct 2009

We visited Washington DC via an all day bus tour. I would have liked to have spent more time there, but our schedule wouldn't allow it. We were able to stop at Arlington National Cemetery and we saw the Kennedys' gravesites, the eternal flame, several gravesites of past presidents and astronauts, but the real highlight of the day was watching... more

8 Oct 2009

Take the time to see the changing of the guard -- you will be amazed ad the pagentry and precision of the marines who do this *for a living* -- they are amazing and they make us all proud. more

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5 of 5 stars
Warrington, PA
2 Sep 2009

If you don't do anything else in the DC area, and you haven't been to DC before... this is mandatory... Make sure you watch a Changing of the Guard ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier... Truly amazing... more

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5 of 5 stars
Conway, NH
29 Aug 2009

Took my family to see Arlington National Cemetery on August 25th. Weather was perfect and cemetery was moving. If you are comfortable with a self guided tour, this is the way to go. Do your homework before you go and if you do it will be a great trip. Can't wait to return again next year! more

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3 of 5 stars
toronto
29 Aug 2009

We also had the misfortune of having John as our guide. What a rude man! I wanted to ask a question, after the tour ended and everyone was off the tram, and he all but told me to shut up and leave him alone. The cemetery itself is interesting and should be seen but try to get on a tour... more

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5 of 5 stars
Indianapolis, IN
5 Aug 2009

Those who duck in to visit the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier adn President Kennedy's grave miss so much! Plan on spending several hours here exploring all of the memorials to everything from the Marines killed in the Beruit Bombing to the Chaplains who have served our men and women in uniform. Tip: Once you have watched the changing of... more

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1 of 5 stars
ghostgirl76
28 Jul 2009
1
person found this review helpful

Arlington Cemetery is a beautiful place, but the guides and security guards at this place are extremely rude! The way the guides on the bus treated the veterans was appauling. I have never saw such verbal abuse from anyone, much less a tour guide, in all my life. Our guide, John, was so rude to this one couple when they... more

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Arlington National Cemetery Address

Entrance at Arlington Memorial Bridge, Arlington, VA 22201
Tel: 703-228-3988