CIA Memorial Wall
The Memorial Wall is a memorial at the headquarters of the Central Intelligence Agency. Its home town is McLean. 1974 is when its story starts.
A landmark inside McLean
Places to stay 1.9 miles away
Top Notch Lifestylez LLC is 1.9 miles away; Conference Planning International (2.1 mi) and Staybridge Suites Tysons - McLean by IHG (2.2 mi) are close too. 34 places to stay are within 4 miles. Hotels nearby ↓
A day trip from Baltimore
Baltimore is about 37 miles northeast (straight-line). Hotels nearby ↓
Best months: Apr, May, Jun, Sep and Oct
April, May, June, September and October are the mild months, with highs of 66–83°. When to go ↓
An airport 9 miles away
Ronald Reagan Washington National (DCA) has airline service, about 9 miles from CIA Memorial Wall.
Established in 1974
CIA Memorial Wall dates from 1974. About ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
When to go
A visit to CIA Memorial Wall can follow the seasons below.
CIA Memorial Wall
The Memorial Wall is a memorial at the headquarters of the Central Intelligence Agency in Langley, Virginia. The wall is located in the Original Headquarters Building lobby on the north wall. There are 141 stars carved into the white Alabama marble wall, each one representing an employee who died in the line of service. Paramilitary Operations Officers (PMOO) of the Special Activities Center comprise the majority of those memorialized.
- Type
- Landmark
- Established
- 1974
- Wikipedia readers
- 54K a year
Nearby hotels for CIA Memorial Wall
Close by, within 4 miles, are 34 places to stay. Top Notch Lifestylez LLC, 1.9 miles off, is nearest.
Closest places to stay
- 1Top Notch Lifestylez LLClodge or cabins · 1.9 mi southwestDirections
- 2Conference Planning Internationalhotel · 2.1 mi northeastDirections
- 3Staybridge Suites Tysons - McLean by IHGhotel · 2.2 mi southwestDirections
- 4Sharon Masonic Lodgehotel · 2.5 mi westDirections
- 5Ritz-carlton Hotel Companyhotel · 3.3 mi eastDirections
- 6Courtyard by Marriott Bethesda Chevy Chasehotel · 3.3 mi eastDirections
- 7Pm Hotel Grouphotel · 3.3 mi eastDirections
- 8Baltimore Hotel Xlv Owner, Llchotel · 3.3 mi eastDirections
- 9Embassy Suites by Hilton Washington DC Chevy Chase Pavilionhotel · 3.4 mi eastDirections
- 10The Darcyhotel · 3.4 mi northeastDirections
Places to eat nearby
8 restaurants, cafés and bars within 1½ miles
Compare 8 towns to stay in
| Town | From CIA Memorial Wall | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| McLean | in town | — | 3 2 hotels · 1 lodge or cabins | 49,627 | $1,413K | — |
| Washington | 8 mi southeast | 10 min | 247 201 hotels · 2 motels · 24 inns & B&Bs · 6 lodges & cabins · 12 hostels · 2 campgrounds | 693,645 | $737K | D− |
| Arlington | 6 mi southeast | 10 min | 58 54 hotels · 1 motel · 1 inn or B&B · 2 lodges & cabins | 236,254 | $895K | — |
| Bethesda | 3 mi northeast | 5 min | 26 23 hotels · 1 inn or B&B · 2 lodges & cabins | 69,397 | $1,170K | — |
| Alexandria | 10 mi south | 15 min | 44 41 hotels · 2 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins | 160,662 | $735K | C |
| Tysons | 5 mi southwest | 5 min | 25 25 hotels | 28,936 | $640K | — |
| North Bethesda | 6 mi north | 10 min | 13 13 hotels | 49,677 | $732K | — |
| Rockville | 9 mi north | 15 min | 13 12 hotels · 1 lodge or cabins | 67,563 | $682K | B− |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
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Asked about CIA Memorial Wall
Is CIA Memorial Wall in McLean?
Yes. It’s inside McLean, VA.
When is the best time to visit CIA Memorial Wall?
April, May, June, September and October, with highs of 66–83°.
How far is CIA Memorial Wall from Baltimore?
About 37 miles northeast of Baltimore, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to CIA Memorial Wall?
Ronald Reagan Washington National (DCA), about 9 miles away.
What hotels are near CIA Memorial Wall?
Top Notch Lifestylez LLC (1.9 mi), Conference Planning International (2.1 mi) and Staybridge Suites Tysons - McLean by IHG (2.2 mi). 34 places to stay are within 4 miles.
Notes from people in McLean
There are no tips yet, so start one in McLean’s Town Square.
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