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The dedication of the Netherlands Carillon expresses the gratitude of the Dutch people towards the Americans for their aid during and after World War Two. It symbolizes the friendship between the two countries. Located on the Virginia side of the Potomac River.
Address: North end of Arlington National Cemetery Arlington VA USA .
 1 703 289-2550
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Claude Moore Colonial Farm is a living history site where costumed staff work a farm as it was prior to the American Revolutionary War.
Address: Colonial Farm Road McLean VA USA 22101
 Send an Email 1 703 442-7557
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Fort Ward is the preserved system of forts and batteries built to protect Washington D.C. during the American Civil War of 1861-1865. Visitors can see the remains of the earthen fort, the Northwest Bastion, the reconstructed Officers' Hut, and Museum exhibitions.
Address: 4301 West Braddock Rd Alexandria VA USA 22304
1 703 838-4848
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The mission of the Alexandria Archives and Records Center is to preserve the public documents of the city of Alexandria government and make them available for reasearch and provide reference services for city staff. The collection begins with the late 19th century and continues to the present.
Address: 801 South Payne St Alexandria VA USA 22314
Send an Email (3) 1 703 838-4402
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The Fort Myer Military Community is the Army's showcase organization in the National Capital Region. Preserving the unique Army heritage of the United States.
Address: 204 Lee Avenue Fort Myer VA USA 22211
Send an Email (2) 1 703 696-3944
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Just a mile from the Potomac River stands the 333 foot George Washington Masonic National Memorial on Shooters Hill. Houses the George Washington Museum.
Address: 101 Callahan Dr Alexandria VA USA 22301
1 703 683-2007
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Visit the 1794 home of Richard Bland Lee, Northern Virginia's first congressman. Grounds include outbuildings and a representative slave quarter. Tours daily, except Tuesdays and some holidays. Entry fees are $5/adult, $4/student, $3/senior and child.
Address: 3601 Sully Road Chantilly VA USA 20151
Send an Email 1 703 437-1794
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The Pentagon is the headquarters of the U.S. Department of Defense. Built during the early years of WWII, it is one of the largest office buildings in the world. Originally it was built as a temporary solution to a shortage of office space. The entire complex stretches over 583 acres, employs around 23,000 people and cost $83 million to build. Free 90-minute tours are given daily and group tours are available upon reservation.
Address: I-395 South Exit at Boundary Channel Drive Arlington VA USA 20301
Send an Email (7) 1 703 695-1776
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The house that General Robert E. Lee called home for thirty years is preserved today as a memorial for the respected General. Visitors enjoy exploring the flower garden, the Robert E. Lee Museum and more.
Address: George Washington Memorial Parkway Arlington VA USA
Send an Email (5) 1 703 235-1530
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Mount Vernon was home to George Washington for over 45 years. Today over one million people visit the estate every year to find the essence of the man known as the "Father of His Country." Tour the mansion and grounds, dine at the Mount Vernon Inn located just outside the front gate, or browse the library and special collections.
Address: . Mount Vernon VA USA 22121
1 703 780-2000
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The Pope-Leighey House was designed by Frank Lloyd Wright as a private residence in 1940. One of Wright's Usonian-style homes, the house contains a fireplace, a small kitchen and a natural air conditioning system. The house welcomes tours from March to December, Tuesday through Sunday from 10am to 5pm.
Address: 9000 Richmond Highway Alexandria VA USA
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Attracting millions of visitors every year, the Arlington National Cemetery features the headstones of many historically-significant American figures, as well as fallen war heroes, explorers, Presidents and more. Several monuments and memorials are found throughout this historic cemetery, which continues to be the resting place for loved ones today.
Address: . Arlington VA USA 22211
1 703 607-8000
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The Tomb of the Unknowns
One of Arlington's most popular tourist sites, The Tomb of the Unknowns contains the remains of unknown American soldiers from World Wars I and II, the Korean Conflict and (until 1998) the Vietnam War. The Tomb is guarded 24-hours per day and 365 days a year by specially trained members of the 3rd United States Infantry.
Address: Arlington National Cemetery Arlington VA USA .
1 703 697-2131
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More than four million people come to visit the Arlington Cemetery annually, many coming to pay final repects at graveside services, of which almost 100 are performed every week. Most visitors come however to see the graves of some of America's most revered heroes and celebrities including, JFK, Robert Kennedy and Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, Audie Murphy and Joe Louis. A visitors' center provides maps, guidebooks to gravesites, exhibits, and information. Visit special attractions including the Eternal Flame at the Kennedy Family grave.
Address: . Arlington VA USA 22211
1 703 692-0931
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