Fort Myer, Arlington

Name: Fort Myer
Address: Arlington, United States

#59 among attractions in Arlington

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Fort Myer is the previous name used for a U.S. Army post next to Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington County, Virginia, and across the Potomac River from Washington, D.C. Founded during the American Civil War as Fort Cass and Fort Whipple, the post merged in 2005 with the neighboring Marine Corps installation, Henderson Hall, and is today named Joint Base Myer–Henderson Hall. ()

Alternative names: Built: 1887 (137 years ago)Coordinates: 38°52'49"N, 77°4'47"W

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South Arlington (Arlington National Cemetary)Arlington United States

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Fort Myer – 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.

0.9 miNE
Statue honoring World War II marines
Marine Corps War Memorial, Arlington
23 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...
0.4 miE
Memorial
John F. Kennedy Eternal Flame, Arlington
12 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...
0.5 miSE
Marble monument in national cemetery
Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Arlington
13 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...
0.4 miE
Historic former home of Robert E. Lee
Arlington House, Arlington
10 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.
0.7 miE
Museum, Memorial site
Women in Military Service for America Memorial, Arlington
18 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.
~1980 ftSE
Memorial, Cemetery
USS Maine Mast Memorial, Arlington
10 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.
~1840 ftE
Memorial
Civil War Unknowns Monument, Arlington
9 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.
0.8 miNW
Shopping, Shopping centre
The Crossing Clarendon, Arlington
21 min walk • The Crossing Clarendon, formerly Market Common Clarendon, is an outdoor mixed-use development featuring retail, restaurants, and residential buildings located along Clarendon Boulevard in the Clarendon neighborhood of Arlington, Virginia. The complex was developed by McCaffery Interests, and opened in November 2001.
0.4 miE
Memorial
Grave of Robert F. Kennedy, Arlington
12 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.
0.8 miNE
Tower, View point
Netherlands Carillon, Arlington
20 min walk • The Netherlands Carillon is a 127-foot tall campanile housing a 53-bell carillon located in Arlington, Virginia.
0.7 miE
Cemetery
McClellan Gate, Arlington
18 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 Fort Myer?

Nearby attractions include Tanner Amphitheater, Arlington (8 min walk), Confederate Memorial, Arlington (9 min walk), Civil War Unknowns Monument, Arlington (9 min walk), USS Maine Mast Memorial, Arlington (10 min walk).

How to get to Fort Myer by public transport?

The nearest stations to Fort Myer:

Bus

Arlington Blvd & 2nd St N • Lines: 4A (7 min walk)
Washington Blvd at N Wayne St • Lines: 42, 77 (11 min walk)

Metro

Court House • Lines: Or, Sv (21 min walk)
Arlington Cemetery • Lines: Bl (24 min walk)