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Arlington House, The Robert E. Lee Memorial

Arlington House is the historic Custis family mansion built by George Washington Parke Custis from 1803 to 1818 as a memorial to George Washington. Head to Arlington to see it. Running it is the National Park Service. 363K visitors came in 2025.

Photo: Unknown, Public domain
Visitors in 2025
363K
record 1.1M in 2016 · National Park Service
Busiest month
June
6.7× January
Where
In Arlington
58 places to stay
Established
1803
National Park Service
In brief

A national memorial inside Arlington

June is the busiest month

June averages about 57,044 visitors, 6.7 times January. When to go ↓

One of the most looked-up attractions in the U.S.

About 83K people a year read its Wikipedia article, more than for 96% of the 7,770 attractions we track.

Best months: Sep and Oct

September and October are mild and quieter than average, with highs of 68–79°. When to go ↓

You can stay in Arlington

Arlington House, The Robert E. Lee Memorial is inside Arlington, which has 58 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓

A day trip from Baltimore

Baltimore is about 38 miles northeast (straight-line). Where to stay ↓

Written from National Park Service visitor counts, NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia. Updated when the Park Service posts a new month.

When to go

The year in visitors and weather

Here is how visitors and weather at Arlington House, The Robert E. Lee Memorial change through the year.

020K40K60K40°60°80°100°January: about 8,484 visitors, high 43°JanFebruary: about 13,282 visitors, high 47°FebMarch: about 46,099 visitors, high 55°MarApril: about 51,809 visitors, high 67°AprMay: about 54,384 visitors, high 75°MayJune: about 57,044 visitors, high 83°JunJuly: about 41,473 visitors, high 88°JulAugust: about 30,978 visitors, high 86°AugSeptember: about 21,629 visitors, high 79°SepOctober: about 27,062 visitors, high 68°OctNovember: about 19,699 visitors, high 57°NovDecember: about 12,267 visitors, high 47°Dec88° highs
Jan43° / 26°8.5K
Feb47° / 28°13K
Mar55° / 35°46K
Apr67° / 45°52K
May75° / 54°54K
Jun83° / 63°57K
Jul88° / 68°41K
Aug86° / 66°31K
Sep79° / 60°22K
Oct68° / 48°27K
Nov57° / 38°20K
Dec47° / 31°12K
Bars: average monthly visitors, 2022–2025. Line: the typical afternoon high. Green months are mild and quieter than average. Visitors: National Park Service visitor use statistics, recreation visits. Weather: NOAA 1991–2020 normals for Arlington. Arlington’s full climate →
About

Arlington House, The Robert E. Lee Memorial

Arlington House is the historic Custis family mansion built by George Washington Parke Custis from 1803 to 1818 as a memorial to George Washington. Currently maintained by the National Park Service, it is located in the U.S. Army's Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington County, Virginia (formerly Alexandria, D.C.). Arlington House is a Greek Revival style mansion designed by the English architect George Hadfield. The Custis grave sites, garden and slave quarters are also preserved on the former Arlington estate.

Type
National Memorial
Established
1803
Run by
National Park Service
Listed
National Register of Historic Places (1966) · Virginia Historic Landmark (1971)
Wikipedia readers
83K a year
Official site
nps.gov/arho
From Wikipedia (CC BY-SA). Facts: Wikidata.
Plan your visit

Useful details

AddressArlington House, The Robert E. Lee Memorial, Arlington, VA 22211(703) 235-1530
Hours9:30am - 4:30pmArlington House and grounds, the museum, and the Enslaved People's Quarters-North and the Enslaved People's Quarters-South are open daily from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Last entry into the plantation house is 4:00 p.m. The bookstore is open from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. but closes daily for a half hour lunch. Closed on N…
Getting therePublic Transportation: The Memorial is accessible by the Blue Line of the Metro subway system. The Arlington Cemetery subway station is near the Visitor Center for the cemetery. Car: Arlington House is located inside Arlington National Cemetery. If you plan to come in a vehicle, the nearest parking is in the Arlington National Cemetery parking garage. From…
National Park Service. Check the park’s site for closures and alerts.
Where to stay

Places to stay near Arlington House, The Robert E. Lee Memorial

The first towns with rooms are Arlington (58) and Washington (247).

12345678Arlington58Washington247Alexandria44Bethesda26Tysons25College Park17Springfield13National Harbor10White HouseSmithsonian InstitutionTomb of the Unknown SoldierFord's Theatre5 mi
Arlington House, The Robert E. Lee MemorialHighways12Places to stay in town
  1. 1White House
  2. 2Arlington National Cemetery
  3. 3Washington Monument
  4. 4United States Triumphal Arch
  5. 5Smithsonian Institution
  6. 6Lincoln Memorial
  7. 7Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
  8. 8Ford's Theatre
In town

Arlington

58 places to stay · 54 hotels · 1 motel · 1 inn or B&B · 2 lodges & cabins

You’re already here.

236,254 people

5 min drive

Washington

247 places to stay · 201 hotels · 2 motels · 24 inns & B&Bs · 6 lodges & cabins · 12 hostels · 2 campgrounds

693,645 people

3 mi northeast of Arlington House, The Robert E. Lee Memorial · 3 mi to the park

5 min drive

Alexandria

44 places to stay · 41 hotels · 2 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins

160,662 people

4 mi south of Arlington House, The Robert E. Lee Memorial · 4 mi to the park

10 min drive

Bethesda

26 places to stay · 23 hotels · 1 inn or B&B · 2 lodges & cabins

69,397 people

8 mi north of Arlington House, The Robert E. Lee Memorial · 8 mi to the park

Compare 8 towns
TownFrom Arlington House, The Robert E. Lee MemorialDrivePlaces to stayPeopleTypical homeSafety
Arlingtonin town—58 54 hotels · 1 motel · 1 inn or B&B · 2 lodges & cabins236,254$895K—
Washington3 mi northeast5 min247 201 hotels · 2 motels · 24 inns & B&Bs · 6 lodges & cabins · 12 hostels · 2 campgrounds693,645$737KD−
Alexandria4 mi south5 min44 41 hotels · 2 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins160,662$735KC
Bethesda8 mi north10 min26 23 hotels · 1 inn or B&B · 2 lodges & cabins69,397$1,170K—
Tysons9 mi west15 min25 25 hotels28,936$640K—
College Park11 mi northeast15 min17 16 hotels · 1 motel35,418$438K—
Springfield9 mi southwest15 min13 13 hotels31,154$640K—
National Harbor8 mi southeast10 min10 9 hotels · 1 inn or B&B4,454$473K—

Day trip from

Straight-line miles.

Baltimore38 mi northeastRichmond96 mi south

Getting there

Nearest airports with airline service

DCARonald Reagan Washington National · major hub3 mi
IADWashington Dulles · major hub21 mi
BWIBaltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall · major hub30 mi
Places to stay: Overture Maps (hotels, motels, inns, lodges, campgrounds, RV parks; not vacation rentals) · roads: Overture Maps / OpenStreetMap contributors · park boundary: National Park Service · town figures: U.S. Census ACS · Safety: TownRatings Safety grade · airports: OurAirports. Distances are from Arlington House, The Robert E. Lee Memorial’s main visitor area; drive times are estimates.
Make a day of it

After Arlington House, The Robert E. Lee Memorial

All of these are within 3 miles.

Big draw12 mi National park siteWhite House311K visitors a yearBig draw2in town LandmarkArlington National CemeteryBig draw32 mi National MemorialWashington Monument204K visitors a yearBig draw4in town LandmarkUnited States Triumphal ArchBig draw53 mi MuseumSmithsonian Institution30.0M visitors a yearBig draw6in town National MemorialLincoln Memorial7.7M visitors a yearBig draw7in town LandmarkTomb of the Unknown SoldierBig draw83 mi National Historic SiteFord's Theatre National Historic Site394K visitors a year
Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits

White House: This image or media was taken or created by Matt H. Wade. To see his entire port, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Arlington National Cemetery: Protoant, Public domain · Washington Monument: Oren Rozen, CC BY-SA 4.0 · United States Triumphal Arch: Hstoops, CC0 · Smithsonian Institution: Highsmith, Carol M., 1946-, photographer, Public domain · Lincoln Memorial: Aerial_view_of_Lincoln_Memorial_-_east_side.jpg: Carol M. Highsmith derivative w, Public domain · Tomb of the Unknown Soldier: Arlington National Cemetery, Public domain · Ford's Theatre National Historic Site: Ingfbruno, CC BY-SA 3.0

Visitors

2025: 363,284 visitors

The count runs from 2016 up to 2025.

1.1M2016726K201750K20184.8K2021307K2022419K2023448K2024363K2025
Every full year the Park Service has counted. Green is the record (2016). National Park Service visitor use statistics, recreation visits by calendar year.
Common questions

Questions about Arlington House, The Robert E. Lee Memorial

Is Arlington House, The Robert E. Lee Memorial in Arlington?

Yes. It’s inside Arlington, VA. The address is Arlington House, The Robert E. Lee Memorial, Arlington, VA 22211.

When is the best time to visit Arlington House, The Robert E. Lee Memorial?

September and October, with highs of 68–79°. June is the busiest month (about 57,044 visitors).

How many people visit Arlington House, The Robert E. Lee Memorial each year?

363,284 in 2025, according to the National Park Service. The record is 1,057,500, set in 2016.

How far is Arlington House, The Robert E. Lee Memorial from Baltimore?

About 38 miles northeast of Baltimore, as the crow flies.

What is the closest airport to Arlington House, The Robert E. Lee Memorial?

Ronald Reagan Washington National (DCA), about 3 miles away.

Where should I stay near Arlington House, The Robert E. Lee Memorial?

Washington (3 mi, 247 places to stay), Arlington (in town, 58 places to stay) and Alexandria (4 mi, 44 places to stay).

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Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · National Park Service visitor use statistics · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.