Arlington Trip Overview
Across the Potomac River is our country’s most recognized and respected burial sites, Arlington National Cemetery. During the American Civil War, these hallowed grounds were occupied by the Confederate States Army and used as a military stronghold.
The restored Arlington House, once the home of General Robert E. Lee, stands in the center of the property. Despite General Lee’s defiance, the building is a protected memorial today due to his aid in uniting the land after the Confederacy’s defeat. Unity is a present focus of the cemetery as the monuments to the former adversaries of Lincoln and Lee sit together with the Memorial Bridge connecting them.
This enormous refuge nestled in an otherwise urban landscape is the final resting place of many: war heroes, freed slaves, even Presidents like John F. Kennedy. Famed sites, such as the Tomb of The Unknown Soldier lay on the property with other attractions the Marine Corp Memorial, Air Force Memorial, and Pentagon just nearby.
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Duration: 3 hours
Starts: Arlington, United States
Trip Category: Tours & Sightseeing >> Half-day Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Arlington, Virginia, United States
Across the Potomac River is our country’s most recognized and respected burial sites, Arlington National Cemetery. During the American Civil War, these hallowed grounds were occupied by the Confederate States Army and used as a military stronghold.
The restored Arlington House, once the home of General Robert E. Lee, stands in the center of the property. Despite General Lee’s defiance, the building is a protected memorial today due to his aid in uniting the land after the Confederacy’s defeat. Unity is a present focus of the cemetery as the monuments to the former adversaries of Lincoln and Lee sit together with the Memorial Bridge connecting them.
This enormous refuge nestled in an otherwise urban landscape is the final resting place of many: war heroes, freed slaves, even Presidents like John F. Kennedy. Famed sites, such as the Tomb of The Unknown Soldier lay on the property with other attractions the Marine Corp Memorial, Air Force Memorial, and Pentagon just nearby.
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Arlington National Cemetery, Entrance at Arlington Memorial Bridge, Arlington, VA 22211
✓ Enjoy reserved and narrated walking tour of Arlington National Cemetery
✓ Observe the Changing of the Guard Ceremony
Duration: 3 minutes
Stop At: Arlington House – The Robert E. Lee Memorial, Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, VA 22211
Guided Tour
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: John F. Kennedy Grave Site, 1 Sheridan Dr, Arlington, VA 22211
Guided Tour
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, 1 Wilson Ave Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, VA 22211
Guided Tour
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Washington DC, Washington DC, District of Columbia
Changing of the Guard
Duration: 15 minutes
