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Arlington National Cemetery

Entrance at Arlington Memorial Bridge, Arlington, VA 22211
(877) 907-8585
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Ranked #1 of 4 activities in Arlington
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Type: Cemeteries, Historic Sites
Activities: Group tours/walking tour, Antiques
Fee: No
Recommended length of visit: 2-3 hours
Owner 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 » Owner 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 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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Mays Landing, New Jersey
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2013 NEW

Wow! What an "in your face" reminder that freedom is not free! What beautiful grounds for our countries heros to rest their heads while reminding us of the ultimate sacrifice for freedom. Great history lesson too- who knew that Robert E. Lee was married to George Washington's step great granddaughter? And that Arlington was the home of Lee and his... More

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Mahomet, Illinois
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2013 NEW

I did not expect to be so moved as I was. Standing at the Kennedy gravesites took me back to high school when I learned of the President's death. Standing at the tomb of the unknown soldiers and watching the changing of the guard along with several busloads of Honor Flight gentlemen and their escorts was very thought provoking. My... More

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Meridian, Idaho
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2013 NEW

The eight dollars I paid for the trolley tour were worth it because the guides were very knowledgeable. It was impressive to see the Kennedy's graves because of the simplicity of the tombstones. The changing of the guard was very humbling especially because we were surrounded by Korean veterans that were visiting this sacred ground. We also walked from the... More

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Jakarta, Indonesia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2013 NEW

I have to the cemetery many times before, but in May 2013 on a beautiful sunny day I took some friends again to the cemetery. This time I spent a bit more time and spent a good 2 hours at the cemetery. While the cemetery is a sombre memorial to the fallen, it is also one of the most beautiful... More

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Kansas City, Missouri
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2013 NEW

I have visited many military cemeteries at home and abroad. They are all beautifully maintained resting places befitting those who have defended our country. Arlington National Cemetery is something that must be experienced first hand. No book, video, picture of description will prepare you for it. The cemetery is vast and visitors should prepare to spend time walking and standing,... More

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Chicago, Illinois
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2013 NEW via mobile

Breathtaking is how I would describe Arlington Cemetary. We visited DC in March and the weather was perfect for a tour of the beautiful grounds. I highly recommend the tour as they take you to all the well known sites (Kennedy memorial site, tomb of the fallen solider, etc.) It's a very moving experience, to pay respect to all the... More

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Lyons, Georgia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2013 NEW

Some people wonder why people would go to great lengths protecting the United States of America.This is a workable solution. There are ones happy to serve their country in the military; surviving the trial & tribulation. But sensing an urgency to carry on the tradition of their forefathers . I would recommend many take time traveling to Arlington National Cemetery... More

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Mesa, Arizona, United States
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2013 NEW

You can spend hours walking to see this massive cemetery. it really brings home the many sacrifices that have been made for our country's freedom

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Charlotte, North Carolina
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2013 NEW

I went there to visit a friend of my family's, and it was interesting to see all of the fallen soldiers of our past.

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West Brookfield
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2013

I cannot imagine visiting Washington, DC without a visit here. It's an impressive, sad, and inspiring place. The changing of the Guard at the Tomb of the Unknowns was so much more of a ceremony, and took much longer, than I expected. The week we were in Washington, we were in the midst of thousands of noisy excited students. There... More

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