Arlington National Cemetery is a historic, national military cemetery burying the dead soldiers from conflicts starting with the Civil War. The cemetery is in Arlington, Virginia on the Potomac River and within minutes of Washington, D.C. The cemetery sits on the former Civil War General Robert E. Lee's wife's estate, once called Arlington House.
Whether you choose to stay on the Arlington side of the Potomac or the Washington, D.C. side, there are several hotels with great views near Arlington National Cemetery. Try the Key Bridge Marriott for pleasant views of the riverside. Closer to Washington attractions the Ritz Carlton Georgetown has excellent views of the city and river but costs much, much more.
When you stay at a hotel near Arlington National Cemetery you get more than proximity to the attraction. You are just minutes from the entrance gates, and you can save big. Hotels in Arlington are cheaper than hotels in Washington, D.C. and you can still enjoy similar amenities.
The entrance to the cemetery is at the end of Memorial Avenue in Arlington, VA, accessible from I-95 and I-495. There are interpretive bus tours running on the weekdays with stops at different military sections of the cemetery.
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