Sightseeing

Arlington National Cemetery

📍 Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, VA 22211, USA

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Quick Facts

Location: USA, Washington
Category: Sightseeing
Duration: 1-2 hours
Opening Hours: Open daily 8am-5pm; closed December 25 and January 1
Ticket Price: Adult: Free · Free
Address: Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, VA 22211, USA
Coordinates: 38.8785, -77.0691

Introduction

Arlington National Cemetery is America's most important national burial ground, located in Arlington, Virginia, across the Potomac River from Washington, D.C. Established in 1864 during the Civil War, this solemn 624-acre cemetery interrs over 400,000 American military personnel and their family members, including President John F. Kennedy, President William Howard Taft, and numerous military heroes. The most moving ceremony is the Changing of the Guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, performed with precision by the 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment every hour. Visitors can also explore Arlington House, the Space Shuttle Challenger Memorial, and the Iwo Jima Memorial, deeply experiencing American military history and the noble spirit of those who sacrificed for their country.

✨ Highlights

Changing of the Guard

24-hour year-round solemn ceremony at Tomb of the Unknown Soldier by 3rd Infantry Regiment, America's most sacred ritual

Kennedy Eternal Flame

President John F. Kennedy's eternal flame has burned since 1963, symbolizing enduring remembrance

Arlington House

1802 historic mansion, former home of General Robert E. Lee, overlooking Washington D.C. panoramically

Iwo Jima Memorial

Marine Corps War Memorial based on iconic battle photograph, one of WWII's most famous sculptures

Challenger Memorial

Honors 1986 Space Shuttle Challenger astronauts with space-themed design and inscriptions

🛈 Practical Info

→Best Time to Visit：April-September for pleasant weather; mornings less crowded; changing ceremony on the hour

→Duration：Allow 2-3 hours including changing ceremony and major memorials

→Opening Hours：Open daily 8am-5pm; closed December 25 and January 1

→Transportation：Subway (Arlington Cemetery station)

Ticket Information

Ticket Information
Adult	Free

Free

💡 Tips

• The cemetery is sacred ground; maintain quiet reverence, no smoking, eating, or loud behavior

• Changing ceremony every half hour Apr-Sep, hourly Oct-Mar; arrive early for good viewing position

• Large area with long walking distances on hilly terrain; comfortable footwear essential

• Visitor center offers free maps and audio guide devices to deepen historical understanding

FAQ

What are the opening hours of Arlington National Cemetery?

Open daily 8am-5pm; closed December 25 and January 1

How much is the admission for Arlington National Cemetery?

Adult: Free; Free

Any practical tips for visiting Arlington National Cemetery?

The cemetery is sacred ground; maintain quiet reverence, no smoking, eating, or loud behavior Changing ceremony every half hour Apr-Sep, hourly Oct-Mar; arrive early for good viewing position