Monuments & Statues in Arlington
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Monuments & Statues in Arlington
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- Sara G.Saint Louis, MO888 contributionsNo DC trips is complete without seeing the Tomb of the Unknown Solider. You can do this quick if you want to. Where are my walkers? From the metro, this is a 1.5 hour visit. 30 minute walk to Tomb, 15 minute changing of the guard, 15 minute walk to JFK burial site, and 30 minute walk back to the metro. The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier honors unidentified U.S. service members who made the ultimate sacrifice. Guarded 24/7 by members of the U.S. Army’s elite 3rd Infantry Regiment. To earn the honor of guarding the tomb, soldiers undergo a highly selective process. The changing of the guard is a must see. Happening every 30 minutes.Written October 7, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- psudinoWeehawken, NJ4,436 contributionsI've seen the US Marine Corps memorial many times during the day, but it's almost like a completely different monument at night. I am not sure how, but the memorial seems to be moving. The soldiers seem to be planting the flag in the ground, their bravery, exhaustion and relief of victory palpitate from the artwork.
Pictures don't do it justice in the evening either. If you are there in the evening and have transportation then this is a MUST DO at night. Also, I think during the winter months when it is very dark and cold, the scene is even more captivating.Written August 15, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Laura WDenver, CO52 contributionsOverall it was really good. I took off one star for being very far from the metro. I went on a Sunday afternoon so it was pretty desolate.
The empty parking lot was creepy. Tons of signs saying not to take pictures which of course it’s the pentagon. You can take pics at the memorial though. Once you get to the memorial it’s very nice and peaceful. You do have to go online to read about the design. The temporary bathroom was unavailable. I understand limited space for the memorial but you should at least warn people with a sign of how far it is from the metro.Written October 9, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Natalie1204Kolkata (Calcutta), India7,908 contributionsThere’s some construction work going on around so check with security about where you can park.
We managed to visit the monument pretty quickly even though there was some work going on in the vicinity. The three structures are made of stainless steel and soar over 400 feet high, which is why it can be seen from
A distance. It overlooks the Arlington cemetery on one side and the Pentagon on the other. A common sight is helicopters/choppers and airplanes in the area.Written June 18, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - VillagerRickThe Villages, FL1,017 contributionsAfter stopping at the Visitors Center, we took the short walk here. We were warmly greeted by Suzanne (she is a Veteran), and given an overview of what is presented. There are presentations from various periods, and some have videos available to be seen. Depending on your timeframe, you can spend as much time as you like. Please if you visit, take the elevator to the rooftop the views surprisingly nice.Written March 29, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Ronald CUpland, CA712 contributionsNice location and it can be on the tour if there is not a memorial service at the time of your tour. Take time to find it.Written October 23, 2018This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- jwillisbarrie2019Barrie, Canada14 contributionsWhen visiting Arlington National Cemetery this memorial Cross of Sacrifice stands in every Commonwealth war cemetery. It commemorates the Americans who served in the Canadian Armed Forces in the First and the Second World War and the Korean War. Recommended to take the trolley tour - this Cemetery is large.Written October 8, 2019This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- ITRTVirginia45,053 contributionsDuring a recent visit to Arlington National Cemetery, I came upon a round monument. Closer examination showed it was dedicated to the 270 people who lost their lives in the bombing of Pan Am Flight 103 over Lockerbie, Scotland in December 1988. Officially known as the Lockerbie Memorial Cairn, it was a gift from the people of Scotland and was financed through private donations. There were 189 Americans on board. Fittingly, the memorial is made of 270 red blocks of sandstone made by a quarry that provided stones for the base of the Statue of Liberty. The memorial is located in a portion of Arlington Cemetery’s Section 1, just in front of the cemetery's Old Administration Building. It is difficult to read the words on the base so I am sharing them here: "On 21 December 1988, a terrorist bomb destroyed Pan American Airlines Flight 103 over Lockerbie, Scotland, killing all on board and 11 on the ground. The 270 Scottish stones which compose this memorial cairn commemorate those who lost their lives in this attack against America."Written June 9, 2021This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Brendan SArlington, VA2,152 contributionsI was surprised to see this Korean War Memorial in front of an old apartment building - the Randolph Towers - on a side street in Clarendon.
The Memorial is a circular black marble fountain with narrative text describing the key events of the Korean War with associated scenes depicted in bas relief plaques. It's not elaborate, but it's well-done and provides a good summary about the conflict and why America fought there.
Subsequent research indicated that the Memorial commemorates Syd Albrittain, the developer of the property. His name is engraved on the Memorial.Written April 3, 2021This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Jason SReedsburg, WI716 contributionsThis is a statue in the Arlington Cemetery. It is up by what used to be Robert E. Lee's house, and we passed it on the way to the changing of the guard. On the side it says it is in memory of a distinguished solider from New Jersey. A couple of unique things about this statue is you will see he only has one arm, as he would have had only one arm while fighting in the civil war. It is said that he would often hold his horse reigns in his mouth during battle. This is one of two equestrian statues in Arlington.
Overall, this is rather unique once you know the story of why he only had one arm.Written June 30, 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
