About
Arlington National Cemetery is a military cemetery whose burial grounds hold more than 400,000 service members and their families. Its address is 1 Memorial Ave, Arlington, Virginia, in the United States. The facts supplied place it in Arlington, Texas, but the cemetery's listed street address is in Virginia, so visitors should confirm the location before setting out.
It is a place of quiet reflection rather than a conventional sightseeing stop. Visitors walk among rows of headstones that mark the lives of people who served the nation, and the grounds reward a slower pace and a respectful manner.
What to see
- The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, a central memorial to service members whose identities are not known.
- The eternal flame at the grave of John F. Kennedy, one of the most visited spots on the grounds.
Both sites draw steady crowds, so allow time to move through them without rushing and to pause where others are gathered.
Planning your visit
The cemetery is known in some places simply as Arlington Cemetery, which is useful to know when searching for directions or information. For questions before you go, the listed contact number is +1-877-907-8585.
Plan to combine your time here with the wider area, since the surrounding city offers further places to explore once you have spent time at the cemetery.