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Explore the Rich History from the Comfort
of our Tour VehiclesArlington National Cemetery is an
enduring tribute to those who have dedicated their lives to defending the ideals of our nation. A visit here will leave an indelible impression on your spirit.
There are more than 600 acres of hallowed ground that are best explored aboard Arlington’s National Cemetery Tour.
• Relax on our comfortable tour vehicles as you journey through history. • Learn about the heroes who made theultimatesacrifice,thehistory of the cemetery and more from your knowledgeable guide. • You’ll be transported to graves and memorials. • Aboard the continuous 45-60 minute loop,you’llhavetheopportunityto disembark and explore.
THE ONLY AUTHORIZED TOUR OF ARLINGTON NATIONAL CEMETERY
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ARLINGTON NATIONAL CEMETERY TOURRoute Map and Stops
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McPherson Dr.
Clayton Dr.
Jessup Dr.
Eisenhower Dr.
Marshall Dr.
Halsey Dr.
Visitors Parking
King Dr.
Schley Dr.
Lewis Dr.
Arnold Dr.
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Porter Dr.
Grant Dr.Memorial Dr.
Roosevelt Dr.
Bradley Dr. York Dr.
McClellan Dr.
Leahy Dr.M
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Sherman Dr.
L´Enfant Dr.
Lincoln Dr.
Ord and Weitzel Dr.
Memorial Ave.
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Welcome Center
President John F. Kennedy Gravesite
Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
Columbarium and Niche Wall
Ord & Weitzel (Iwo Jima Memorial)
Pentagon Group Burial Marker 9/11 Memorial
U.S. Coast Guard Memorial
Pershing Gravesite
Sections 55 and 59
Arlington House
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WEEKDAY STOPS
ADDITIONAL WEEKEND & HOLIDAY STOPS:
• Welcome Center - Transfer point between Arlington Tour loop and Old Town Trolley Tours® loop.
• President John F. Kennedy Gravesite
• U.S. Coast Guard Memorial
• Pershing Gravesite
• Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
• Arlington House
• Ord & Weitzel (Iwo Jima Memorial Outside Gate)
Sections 55 & 59 • Columbarium & Niche Wall • Pentagon Group Burial Marker - 9/11 Memorial
Download Arlington National Cemetery’s app:
ANC EXPLORERWithArlingtonNationalCemetery’sapp,youcanlocategravesites,eventsorpointsofinterestthroughoutthecemetery. Get easy access to general information and save searched burial records to your mobile device.
Available on your iPhone or Android device.
Tour routes and stops are subject to changes/delays during funerals and special events.
64
6263 57
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58 56
5554
59
6065
66
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8
18
44
34
4
18
20
4725
10 12
6 7
93748
33
31
3230
30
36
53
52
51
4039
41
43
2829
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13
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McPherson Dr.
Clayton Dr.
Jessup Dr.Eisenhower Dr.
Marshall Dr.
Halsey Dr.
Visitors Parking
King Dr.
Schley Dr.
Lewis Dr.
Arnold Dr.
Patton D
r.
Patton Dr.
Pershing D r.
Porter Dr.
Grant Dr.
Memorial Dr.
Roosevelt Dr.
Bradley Dr. York Dr.
McClellan Dr.
Leahy Dr.M
eigs Ave.
Sherman Dr.
L´Enfant Dr.
Lincoln Dr.
Ord and Weitzel Dr.
Memorial Ave.
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Sheridan Dr.
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Welcome Center
President John F. Kennedy Gravesite
Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
Columbarium and Niche Wall
Ord & Weitzel (Iwo Jima Memorial)
Pentagon Group Burial Marker 9/11 Memorial
U.S. Coast Guard Memorial
Pershing Gravesite
Sections 55 and 59
Arlington House
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Transfer/boarding location for Arlington National Cemetery and Old Town Trolley Tours®
Weekday Route Additional Weekend Route
Kennedy Family Grave SiteOliverWendellHolmes,Jr.SirJohnDill,British Field MarshallDaniel “Chappie” JamesGeneral Blackjack PershingJoe Louis (Barrow)Tomb of the Unknown SoldierNurses Memorial
Audie L. MurphyMast of the USS MaineMemorials to the Crews of the Space Shuttles Challenger and ColumbiaIran Rescue Mission MemorialTomb of the Unknown Civil War DeadBeirut Barracks Memorial
PierreCharlesL’EnfantPresident William Howard TaftFirst Military Burial - Pvt William ChristmanPan AM 103 Monument McClellan Gate9/11 Memorial
NOTABLE GRAVES & MEMORIALS
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TOUR INFORMATION: Tours depart from the Welcome Center and last approximately 45-60 minutes.
ARLINGTON NATIONAL CEMETERY IS OPEN:
WINTER HOURSOctober - March: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SPRING HOURSApril - September: 8:00 am - 7:00 pm
TOUR TIMES: October - March: 8:30 am - 4:00 pm
Last tour departs at 4:00 pmApril - September: 8:30 am - 6:00 pm
Last tour departs at 6:00 pm
CHANGING OF THE GUARD AT TOMB OF THE UNKNOWN SOLDIER: October - March:Everyhouronthehour
April - September:Everyhalfhour
GROUP TOURS:Rates available for groups of 20 or more.
Please call 202-601-8994.
TOUR IS ACCESSIBLE:
Handicap accessible vehicles available upon request. Handicapped plus one guest ride free
with valid government issued ID.
FOREIGN LANGUAGE TOUR APP AVAILABLE