Robert F. Kennedy gravesite
The grave of Robert F. and Ethel Kennedy is a historic grave site and memorial to assassinated United States Senator and 1968 Democratic presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy and his wife Ethel Skakel Kennedy, located in section 45 of Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington County, Virginia, in the United States. Close by, White House is 2.2 mi away. Highs of 67–83°F make April, May, June, September and October the mildest time to go.
A landmark inside Arlington
You can stay in Arlington
Robert F. Kennedy gravesite 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 Robert F. Kennedy gravesite.
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures and Wikipedia.
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Robert F. Kennedy gravesite
The grave of Robert F. and Ethel Kennedy is a historic grave site and memorial to assassinated United States Senator and 1968 Democratic presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy and his wife Ethel Skakel Kennedy, located in section 45 of Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington County, Virginia, in the United States. It was dedicated on December 6, 1971, and replaced a temporary grave in which Kennedy was originally buried on June 8, 1968. Ethel was buried next to her husband on November 25, 2024, 56 years after her husband's death. It is adjacent to the John F. Kennedy Eternal Flame.
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- Landmark
- Wikipedia readers
- 11K a year
Hotels and campgrounds near Robert F. Kennedy gravesite
The closest lodging is in 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
- 8Ford's Theatre
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Robert F. Kennedy gravesite | 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 | 3 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 | — |
| College Park | 11 mi northeast | 15 min | 17 16 hotels · 1 motel | 35,418 | $438K | — |
| Springfield | 9 mi southwest | 15 min | 13 13 hotels | 31,154 | $640K | — |
| National Harbor | 8 mi southeast | 10 min | 10 9 hotels · 1 inn or B&B | 4,454 | $473K | — |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Also near Robert F. Kennedy gravesite
All of these are within 3 miles.
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 draw6in town National MemorialLincoln Memorial7.7M visitors a year
Big draw7in town LandmarkTomb of the Unknown Soldier
Big draw83 mi National Historic SiteFord's Theatre National Historic Site394K visitors a yearPhoto 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
Visiting Robert F. Kennedy gravesite: the answers
Is Robert F. Kennedy gravesite in Arlington?
Yes. It’s inside Arlington, VA.
When is the best time to visit Robert F. Kennedy gravesite?
April, May, June, September and October, with highs of 67–83°.
How far is Robert F. Kennedy gravesite from Baltimore?
About 38 miles northeast of Baltimore, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to Robert F. Kennedy gravesite?
Ronald Reagan Washington National (DCA), about 3 miles away.
Where should I stay near Robert F. Kennedy gravesite?
Washington (3 mi, 247 places to stay), Arlington (in town, 58 places to stay) and Alexandria (4 mi, 44 places to stay).
Advice from Arlington
No one has shared advice yet; Arlington’s Town Square takes questions.
Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.