Is Arlington National Cemetery worth it for history buffs?
Worth itFor history
Arlington National Cemetery rewards a trip built around history & culture.
The Changing of the Guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier is genuinely solemn and unforgettable, and the hilltop views back over DC are superb. The catch: it's across the river in Virginia, the grounds are large and steep, and as an active cemetery it asks for a quiet, respectful pace — not a rush.
- Price
- Free (paid tram tour optional)
- Time
- 2–3 hrs
- Last verified
- 2026-06-17
Is Arlington National Cemetery worth it…
How we verified
- Changing of the Guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier runs every hour on the hour Oct 1-Mar 31 and every half hour Apr 1-Sep 30. · arlingtoncemetery.mil
- Free admission; the narrated interpretive tram tour is a separate paid ticket (~$15 adult) sold at the Welcome Center. · arlingtontours.com
- Supporting source · arlingtoncemetery.mil