Arlington National Cemetery
10 expert reviews
“The most revered burial ground in the US, this vast military cemetery is one of the capital's most poignant sights.”
– Michelin Guide
Frommer's
"Service is continuous and the narrated commentary is informative; this is the only guided tour of the cemetery offered. If you've got plenty of stamina, consider doing part or all of the tour on foot."
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Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"The county's best-known attraction is the somber final resting place for more than 300,000 military personnel and their dependents, with veterans of every US war from the Revolution to Iraq."
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Fodor's
"While you're here, there's a good chance you might hear the clear, doleful sound of a trumpet playing taps or the sharp reports of a gun salute."
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Time Out
"It is the right of anyone killed in action in any branch of military service, or who served for 20 years, to be buried at Arlington, along with their spouse."
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Not For Tourists
"Visit again and again--just not during tourist season."