Where is the main entrance to Arlington National Cemetery?

Memorial Avenue
Arlington National Cemetery is located across the Potomac River from Washington, D.C. The main cemetery entrance is at the end of Memorial Avenue, which extends from Memorial Bridge.

Can you drive to Arlington Cemetery?

Vehicle and bus access through the cemetery is generally not authorized, except for those with vehicle passes to visit a gravesite, or those attending a funeral service. Visitors with a valid disability placard may ride the interpretive tour bus at no cost (with one companion).

Where do I park to see the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier?

Arlington National Cemetery
There is ample pay-for-parking at Arlington National Cemetery. Parking can be paid for inside of the Visitor Center with cash or with a credit card. You can also pay by credit card at the vehicle exits. Parking is available year round from 8 a.m. until one hour after the cemetery closes.

Is Arlington Cemetery in DC or Virginia?

The Office of Army Cemeteries (OAC), consisting of Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Virginia and Soldiers’ and Airmen’s Home National Cemetery in Washington, D.C., is under the jurisdiction of the Department of the Army.

Can I bring a backpack to Arlington National Cemetery?

There are up to four screening lines for visitors. Please allow time to go through security screening when visiting the cemetery, especially large tour groups. To expedite the screening process, we recommend that visitors bring minimal to no bags.

How long does it take to walk around Arlington cemetery?

approximately 3 hours
Duration: This tour should take you approximately 3 hours. (Stop A) – The first stop for any visit to America’s most hallowed grounds is the Visitor’s Center.

Is there a dress code for Arlington cemetery?

Is there a dress code at Arlington National Cemetery? If you’re attending a funeral at Arlington National Cemetery – or any other ceremony there such as a wreath ceremony – business casual dress is required for both men and women. Just be respectful and mindful that you are at a cemetery.

Can you walk on the grass at Arlington National Cemetery?

You are encouraged to explore the cemetery (you may walk on the grass to find a grave) and attend a public ceremony. However, activities such as running, climbing, bicycling, playing sports or picnicking are not allowed.

Can you take pictures at Arlington cemetery?

Photography is permitted within the grounds of Arlington National Cemetery. Photographers who are members of news organizations need to make arrangements for a media escort by contacting the ANC Public Affairs Office at 703-614-0024.

How much does it cost to go to Arlington National Cemetery?

General Admission

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How many veterans are buried in Arlington National Cemetery?

The Arlington National Cemetery is the country’s largest military cemetery and serves as the final resting place for more than 400,000 military veterans and their immediate family from the fronts of Iraq and Afghanistan, as well as World Wars I and II, the Korean conflict, Vietnam, the Cold War and America’s Civil War.

How many graves at Arlington National Cemetry?

It is served by the Arlington Cemetery station on the Blue Line of the Washington Metro system. More than 300,000 people are buried in an area of 624 acres (2.53 km2). Veterans and military casualties from every one of the nation’s wars are interred in the cemetery, from the American Revolution through the military actions in Afghanistan and Iraq.

Is the Arlington National Cemetery open to the public?

Arlington National Cemetery is open for gravesite visitation ONLY from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Cemetery policy requires all visitors to wear face coverings and practice social distancing while visiting these hallowed grounds. Several places of interest will remain closed to ensure health protection conditions:

How many funerals a day are held at Arlington Cemetery?

Arlington National Cemetery holds as many as 100 funerals a week, Monday through Friday. That’s about 20 funerals a day. In recent years, that number has risen even higher. About half of the funerals are for Soldiers, and they are split between the two Arlington Ladies on duty each day.