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Arlington National Cemetery

Arlington, VA

History

The national military cemetery above the Potomac, with the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, the Kennedy graves and Arlington House. Free; the guard changes every half hour or hour. Use the paid garage at the welcome center.

Nearest town
Arlington, VA
Category
History & culture
GPS
38.8800, -77.0680
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