Arlington National Cemetery is located in beautiful Arlington, VA. The cemetery surrounds the Robert E. Lee Memorial and other famous landmarks. Visitors are free to walk the grounds, as long as they are respectful of their surroundings. Most people prefer to take a bus tour, as this allows visitors to see more of the cemetery than they would see on foot.
Arlington National Cemetery Visitor Info
Bus tours are offered daily; nominal fees (under $12.00 for most visitors) are required. There are discounts for veterans and active military members. Military personnel, and disabled people (with valid proof) can take the tour for free. Arlington National Cemetery offers a free shuttle service to gravesites for families with deceased loved ones buried on the grounds.
Visitors who stroll the grounds of Arlington National Cemetery can stop and pause as they read the various headstones, thinking about those lives lost fighting for our freedom. A visit to the John F. Kennedy Gravesite is a must for all visitors. The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, and the Changing of the Guard are two other things visitors should not miss. Just strolling through the vast cemetery is a pleasure on its own. The landscape and well-maintained grounds offer scenic views from every angle.
Famous, and not so famous, people from all walks of life are buried in the Arlington National Cemetery. From military men and women, to those who explore space, play sports, U.S. presidents and their families, those in science & engineering, as well as a host of other prominent figures. The wonder of the Arlington National Cemetery is in whose gravestone are you going to stumble upon next. History comes alive as one walks through a cemetery filled with so many people who died American heroes.
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