Arlington County sits directly across the Potomac River from Washington, D.C., in the Northern Virginia region. It is the site for the famous Arlington National Cemetery, established as an American military cemetery during the Civil War. The cemetery covers 612 acres. Over 200,000 veterans and their dependents buried here represent every conflict in which the United States has fought. Arlington also is home to The Pentagon, the HQ for the U.S. Department of Defense.
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The cemetery sits on the grounds of Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee's home, Arlington House, and veterans from the American Revolution through The War on Terrorism in Iraq.
Attractions
Arlington House and Arlington National Cemetery
Lodging
Courtyard by Marriott Crystal City
Holiday Inn Rosslyn Key Bridge
Accessible Fishing
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