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." Full review
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." Full review
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." Full review
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." Full review
Not For Tourists
"Visit again and again--just not during tourist season."
National Geographic
"Tomb of the unknown soldier; more than 100 graveside services each week; JFK gravesite eternal flame...final resting sites of astronauts, explorers, Presidents, and military personnel. " Full review
Where
"Interred here, thousands of veterans and government personnel." Full review
U.S. News & World Report
11.0
"Visitors should be sure to spend some time at the Memorial Amphitheater, the John F. Kennedy Gravesite and the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. " Full review
Frommer's
"This shrine occupies approximately 639 acres on the high hills overlooking the capital...more than 400,000 people are buried here, including veterans of all nation wars" Full review