
Washington DC: Arlington Nat. Cemetery Ticket & Tram Tour – Washington DC
See the sights of Arlington National Cemetery in Washington DC on this fully narrated tour. Pay your respects to the fallen heroes of the USA, see the grave sites of President Kennedy, and more.
EXPERIENCE:
Discover the enduring tribute to the men and women that have dedicated their lives to defending the ideals of the United States of America with a tour of Arlington National Cemetery.
Explore more than 600 acres of hallowed ground that once belonged to George Washington’s adopted son, George Washington Parke Custis. In 1857, Custis left the property to his daughter Mary Anna Randolph Custis, when it became the family home for her and her husband Robert E. Lee.
Throughout its history, the grounds have been used for various purposes, including serving as a camp and headquarters for Federal Troops during the Civil War, and as a safe haven for slaves transitioning to freedom after abolition.
Arlington National Cemetery held its first military burial on 13 May 1864, and is now the final resting place for more than 400,000 active duty service members, veterans, and their families. Honor the men and women who gave their lives in service at 3 stops which include the JFK Gravesite, Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, and The Arlington House.
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS:
Pay your respects to the fallen men and women that dedicated their lives to the USA
Stop at the JFK Graveside, Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, and the Arlington House
Take a non-stop 45-minute loop to get a great overview of Arlington
See the final resting place of President John F. Kennedy
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