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Explore the Rich History from the Comfort of our Tour Vehicles Arlington 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 the ultimate sacrifice, the history 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’ll have the opportunity to disembark and explore. THE ONLY AUTHORIZED TOUR OF ARLINGTON NATIONAL CEMETERY

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Page 1: THE ONLY AUTHORIZED TOUR OF ARLINGTON NATIONAL … · Explore the Rich History from the Comfort of our Tour Vehicles Arlington National Cemetery is an enduring tribute to those who

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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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

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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.

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Pentagon Group Burial Marker 9/11 Memorial

U.S. Coast Guard Memorial

Pershing Gravesite

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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

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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