Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington County, Virginia, United States is the burial site (and the white, marble sarcophagus above it) of a World War I soldier whose remains were unidentifiable.
A landmark inside Arlington
One of the most looked-up attractions in the U.S.
About 127K people a year read its Wikipedia article, more than for 97% of the 7,799 attractions we track.
You can stay in Arlington
Tomb of the Unknown Soldier 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 Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
Weather, month by month
Typical highs and lows in Arlington. Green months are the mild ones.
Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington County, Virginia, United States is the burial site (and the white, marble sarcophagus above it) of a World War I soldier whose remains were unidentifiable. After a design competition was held in 1928, the winning project was completed in 1932. The site now also includes the gravesites of two other unknown soldiers, one from World War II and one from the Korean War, who were buried beneath two slabs between the tomb and the Memorial Amphitheater behind it.
- Type
- Landmark
- Established
- 1921
- Wikipedia readers
- 127K a year
Where to stay near Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
The closest towns with hotels, motels or campgrounds are Arlington (58) and Washington (247).
- 1White House
- 2Arlington National Cemetery
- 3Washington Monument
- 4United States Triumphal Arch
- 5Smithsonian Institution
- 6Lincoln Memorial
- 7Ford's Theatre
- 8National Mall
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Tomb of the Unknown Soldier | 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
Also near Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
Other well-known places within 3 miles. Numbered ones are on the map above.
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 draw73 mi National Historic SiteFord's Theatre National Historic Site394K visitors a year
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 · Ford's Theatre National Historic Site: Ingfbruno, CC BY-SA 3.0 · National Mall: Raul654 at en.wikipedia. Later version(s) were uploaded by Michael Shields at e, CC BY-SA 3.0
Visiting Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
Is Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Arlington?
Yes. It’s inside Arlington, VA.
When is the best time to visit Tomb of the Unknown Soldier?
April, May, June, September and October, with highs of 67–83°.
How far is Tomb of the Unknown Soldier from Baltimore?
About 38 miles northeast of Baltimore, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to Tomb of the Unknown Soldier?
Ronald Reagan Washington National (DCA), about 3 miles away.
Where should I stay near Tomb of the Unknown Soldier?
Washington (4 mi, 247 places to stay), Arlington (in town, 58 places to stay) and Alexandria (4 mi, 44 places to stay).
Tips from people in Arlington
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