Arlington Cemetery

Arlington Cemetery in Arlington, Virginia, serves as a cemetery and a memorial to America's war heroes. More than four million people visit Arlington National Cemetery each year, attending graveside services and special ceremonies to pay mark of respect to veterans and historical figures.
About Arlington National Cemetery:
More than 250,000 American servicemen as well as many famous Americans are buried at the 612 acre national cemetery. Among the prominent Americans covered here are Presidents William Howard Taft and John F. Kennedy, Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, and Robert Kennedy. More than four million people visit the cemetery each year and approximately 20 graveside funerals are held here each day.

Special memorial services are held in the Arlington National Amphitheater on Easter, Memorial Day and Veterans Day and are sponsored by the U.S. Army Military District of Washington. Many military organizations conduct other annual memorial services throughout the year.

The best way to get to the cemetery is to take Metro to the Arlington National Cemetery Station or walk in across the Memorial Bridge. The cemetery is also a stop on most Washington, DC sightseeing tours.
Arlington National Cemetery Hours:
Open daily except December 25. April through September hours are 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. October through March hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Tours of Arlington National Cemetery:
Guided tours are available for $6 or visitors can walk the grounds on their own. The tour bus allows you to hop on and off at the most popular sites, so this is a good alternative for those who want to avoid too much walking. Allow several hours to explore the grounds. Driving into the cemetery is only allowed for handicapped visitors and those attending a burial or visiting a private gravesite. A special permit is required.

Arlington Cemetery has its own Metro stop, but also has plenty of paid parking. Upon arrival, head to the Visitor Center, where you can view exhibits, pick up a detailed map, and purchase a Tour mobile ticket, which allows you to stop at all major sites in the cemetery and then re-board whenever you like. For more info visit our site http://www.allstardctour.com/