Arlington House
Arlington House, Robert E. Lee Memorial. Built by George Washington Parke Custis in 1802-1818 and home of Robert E. Lee from 1831-1861.
Arlington National Cemetery (321 Sherman Dr) Fort Myer , VA 22211 United States
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Did you know that Arlington House was built by the step grandson of George Washington , George Washingotn Parke Custis as a memorial to George Washington ???
Great national park . Beautiful views of the D. C. Area. Great history on the house and the significance of the cemetery .
Go up the hill to enjoy the amazing view on Memorial Avenue, the Arlington Memorial Bridge and the Lincoln Memorial , as well as the Washington Monument , the US Capitol and downtown Washington , DC.
A lot of history in this house. The overlook over the city is spectacular.
#arlingtonhouse make sure that you visit the south wing conservatory to see the project that we are requesting funds for from partners in preservation.
The house is open 7 days a week throughout the summer from 9:30am - 4:30pm
Visit and vote often. Be sure to see the Lee study where he resigned his commission for the United States Army MCS
Look directly across from here and you'll see the Lincoln Memorial in a straight line on the other end.
Look across the front entrance and you'll see the Lincoln Memorial straight and center.
Don't forget to stop by the servant's house in the back!
Original artifacts going back in time. Quite impressive.
From a historical point of view very interesting place to visit. Even though there are major restaurations going on there now. Read more
#arlingtonhouse . View from the portico of the house
Great view all the way to the Capitol
Arlington House is now fully furnished!
Restoration continues on this grand historical mansion
Amazing #arlingtonhouse
Most amazing view !
Great view !
It's all up hill .
The slave quarters were more interesting to me.
Undergoing renovation
Under renovation.
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Entrance to the cemetery. Inside is a concierge booth, restrooms, gift shop, Trolley tour bus ticket counter and a mini museum full of photos and a larger than life Honor Guard Bugler statue - April Sims
You must stay for the changing of the guards. Not a sound by anyone. Everyone was quite and this includes infants. I will be back here again. This was definitely a highlight of my week. - Jeremy Jacobowitz
A beautiful memorial with a gorgeous view of DC. Take an Arlington Cemetery tour if you want to avoid walking. - Andrea C
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