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Established during the Civil War as a final resting place for those who served their country, the grounds of Arlington National Cemetery now house multiple monuments and memorials in addition to the graves of more than 400,000 servicemen and servicewomen.

Visitors to this solemn site can witness the time-honored tradition of the Changing of the Guard in front of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, enjoy the peace created by the trees of the Memorial Arboretum, and attend a remembrance ceremony at the Memorial Amphitheater.

Open daily, the Welcome Center provides visitors with maps and information services and houses exhibits and displays that tell the story of the cemetery.

1 Memorial Avenue, Arlington, VA, Phone: 877-907-8585

If you are staying in a Washington, D.C. hotel, the drive takes around 20 minutes.


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