Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington

Name: Arlington National Cemetery
Address: Arlington, United States
Telephone: +1 877 907 8585

#41 among attractions in Arlington

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Arlington National Cemetery is a United States military cemetery in Arlington County, Virginia, across the Potomac River from Washington, D.C., in whose 639 acres the dead of the nation's conflicts have been buried, beginning with the Civil War, as well as reinterred dead from earlier wars. The United States Department of the Army, a component of the United States Department of Defense, controls the cemetery. ()

Alternative names: Area: 0.98 mi²Coordinates: 38°53'25"N, 77°4'23"W

Address

North Arlington (Radnor - Fort Myer Heights)Arlington United States

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+1 877 907 8585

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Arlington National Cemetery – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Marine Corps War Memorial, John F. Kennedy Eternal Flame, Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Arlington House.

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Statue honoring World War II marines
Marine Corps War Memorial, Arlington
5 min walk • The Marine Corps War Memorial, also known as the Iwo Jima Memorial, stands as a solemn tribute to all the Marines who have given their lives in defense of the United States since 1775. Located in Arlington, Virginia, this iconic memorial park is a poignant reminder of...
0.6 miS
Memorial
John F. Kennedy Eternal Flame, Arlington
16 min walk • The John F. Kennedy Eternal Flame is a solemn and poignant memorial that pays homage to the 35th President of the United States, John F. Kennedy. Located in Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia, just across the Potomac River from Washington D.C., this eternal flame...
1 miS
Marble monument in national cemetery
Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Arlington
25 min walk • The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier stands as a solemn monument in Arlington, Virginia, serving as a poignant tribute to the unidentified American service members who perished in the line of duty. Located within the hallowed grounds of Arlington National Cemetery, this...
0.6 miS
Historic former home of Robert E. Lee
Arlington House, Arlington
17 min walk • Arlington House, The Robert E. Lee Memorial, formerly named the Custis-Lee Mansion, is a Greek revival style mansion located in Arlington, Virginia, United States that was once the home of Confederate Army General Robert E. Lee.
0.8 miSE
Museum, Memorial site
Women in Military Service for America Memorial, Arlington
20 min walk • The Women In Military Service For America Memorial, also known as Military Women's Memorial, is a memorial established by the U.S. federal government which honors women who have served in the United States Armed Forces.
1 miE
Bridge, Historical place
Arlington Memorial Bridge, Washington D.C.
25 min walk • The Arlington Memorial Bridge is a Neoclassical masonry, steel, and stone arch bridge with a central bascule that crosses the Potomac River at Washington, D.C. the capital of the United States.
1 miS
Memorial, Cemetery
USS Maine Mast Memorial, Arlington
25 min walk • The USS Maine Mast Memorial is a memorial honoring those who died aboard the USS Maine on February 15, 1898, after a mysterious explosion destroyed the ship while at anchor in Havana Harbor.
0.7 miS
Memorial
Civil War Unknowns Monument, Arlington
18 min walk • The Civil War Unknowns Monument is a burial vault and memorial honoring unidentified dead from the American Civil War. It is located in the grounds of Arlington House, The Robert E. Lee Memorial, at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Virginia, in the United States. It was designed by Quartermaster General Montgomery C.
0.6 miS
Memorial
Grave of Robert F. Kennedy, Arlington
17 min walk • The grave of Robert F. Kennedy is a historic grave site and memorial to assassinated United States Senator and 1968 Democratic presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy located in section 45 of Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington County, Virginia, in the United States.
~1300 ftSE
Tower, View point
Netherlands Carillon, Arlington
7 min walk • The Netherlands Carillon is a 127-foot tall campanile housing a 53-bell carillon located in Arlington, Virginia.
0.9 miS
Cemetery
McClellan Gate, Arlington
23 min walk • The McClellan Gate is a memorial to Major General George B. McClellan located inside Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington County, Virginia, in the United States.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Arlington National Cemetery?

Nearby attractions include Marine Corps War Memorial, Arlington (5 min walk), Arlington Ridge Park, Arlington (6 min walk), Netherlands Carillon, Arlington (7 min walk), Rosslyn Twin Towers, Arlington (9 min walk).

How to get to Arlington National Cemetery by public transport?

The nearest stations to Arlington National Cemetery:

Bus

N Oak St at 14th St N • Lines: 61A, 61B (2 min walk)
14th St N at N Meade St • Lines: 61A, 61B (2 min walk)

Metro

Rosslyn • Lines: Bl, Or, Sv (11 min walk)
Arlington Cemetery • Lines: Bl (18 min walk)