Arlington Memorial Amphitheater
Memorial Amphitheater is an outdoor amphitheater, exhibit hall, and nonsectarian chapel located in Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington County, Virginia, in the United States. Close by, White House is 2.4 mi away. Pleasant highs of 67–83°F mark the mildest months, April, May, June, September and October.
A theatre inside Arlington
You can stay in Arlington
Arlington Memorial Amphitheater 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 ↓
Best months: Apr, May, Jun, Sep and Oct
April, May, June, September and October are the mild months, with highs of 67–83°. When to go ↓
An airport 3 miles away
Ronald Reagan Washington National (DCA) has airline service, about 3 miles from Arlington Memorial Amphitheater.
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
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Arlington Memorial Amphitheater
Memorial Amphitheater is an outdoor amphitheater, exhibit hall, and nonsectarian chapel located in Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington County, Virginia, in the United States. It was designed in 1913 as a replacement for the older, wooden amphitheater near Arlington House. Ground was broken for its construction in March 1915 and it was dedicated in May 1920. In the center of its eastern steps is the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, dedicated in 1921. It has served as the site for numerous Veterans Day and Memorial Day events, as well as for memorial services and funerals for many individuals.
- Type
- Theatre
- Opened
- 1920
- Wikipedia readers
- 7.7K a year
Staying near Arlington Memorial Amphitheater
The first towns with rooms are Arlington (58) and Washington (247).
- 1White House
- 2Arlington National Cemetery
- 3Washington Monument
- 4United States Triumphal Arch
- 5Smithsonian Institution
- 6Lincoln Memorial
- 7Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
- 8National Mall
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Arlington Memorial Amphitheater | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arlington | in town | — | 58 54 hotels · 1 motel · 1 inn or B&B · 2 lodges & cabins | 236,254 | $895K | — |
| Washington | 4 mi northeast | 5 min | 247 201 hotels · 2 motels · 24 inns & B&Bs · 6 lodges & cabins · 12 hostels · 2 campgrounds | 693,645 | $737K | D− |
| Alexandria | 4 mi south | 5 min | 44 41 hotels · 2 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins | 160,662 | $735K | C |
| Bethesda | 8 mi north | 10 min | 26 23 hotels · 1 inn or B&B · 2 lodges & cabins | 69,397 | $1,170K | — |
| Tysons | 9 mi west | 15 min | 25 25 hotels | 28,936 | $640K | — |
| Springfield | 9 mi southwest | 15 min | 13 13 hotels | 31,154 | $640K | — |
| College Park | 11 mi northeast | 15 min | 17 16 hotels · 1 motel | 35,418 | $438K | — |
| National Harbor | 7 mi southeast | 10 min | 10 9 hotels · 1 inn or B&B | 4,454 | $473K | — |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Pair Arlington Memorial Amphitheater with these
Nearby, within 3 miles, are these places.
Big draw12 mi National park siteWhite House311K visitors a year
Big draw2in town LandmarkArlington National Cemetery
Big draw32 mi National MemorialWashington Monument204K visitors a year
Big draw4in town LandmarkUnited States Triumphal Arch
Big draw53 mi MuseumSmithsonian Institution30.0M visitors a year
Big draw62 mi National MemorialLincoln Memorial7.7M visitors a year
Big draw7in town LandmarkTomb of the Unknown Soldier
Big draw83 mi National park siteNational MallPhoto 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 · National Mall: Raul654 at en.wikipedia. Later version(s) were uploaded by Michael Shields at e, CC BY-SA 3.0
Before visiting Arlington Memorial Amphitheater
Is Arlington Memorial Amphitheater in Arlington?
Yes. It’s inside Arlington, VA.
When is the best time to visit Arlington Memorial Amphitheater?
April, May, June, September and October, with highs of 67–83°.
How far is Arlington Memorial Amphitheater from Baltimore?
About 38 miles northeast of Baltimore, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to Arlington Memorial Amphitheater?
Ronald Reagan Washington National (DCA), about 3 miles away.
Where should I stay near Arlington Memorial Amphitheater?
Washington (4 mi, 247 places to stay), Arlington (in town, 58 places to stay) and Alexandria (4 mi, 44 places to stay).
What locals in Arlington say
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Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.