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December 23, 2022
Places in DC to learn about Presidential History

There is a lot of presidential history in Washington, DC. Every president since John Adams, our second president has lived here! So if you're coming to the nation's capital looking to learn more about one of our past presidents, here are some great ways to do that. 1. Lincoln Assassination Tour & Ford’s Theater You’ve […]

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December 23, 2022
Washington DC Tour Reviews | Free Tours by Foot

Your time is valuable.  So, to make sure that you aren't wasting it, it's good to hear what others are saying about us. Don't take our word for it. Read our Washington, DC tour reviews. Reviews will give you a good understanding of the quality of our tours and whether they are the best choice for […]

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December 22, 2022
Off the Beaten Track at Arlington National Cemetery

There is so much to see at Arlington National Cemetery and though our 2.5 hour Arlington National Cemetery tours cover the highlights, there are many off the beaten track sites to see. Some of these sites are covered on our self guided walking tours: Other Off the Beaten Track Sites at Arlington National Cemetery:

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December 20, 2022
What to Do in Washington DC with Kids

This post contains details about the most popular things to do with your family in DC. We include free things to do, nighttime activities, and popular attractions, updated for 2024. Why take our advice? Canden Arciniega, tour and city manager in Washington, DC has two young kids and homeschools the oldest using the museums in […]

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December 17, 2022
Montgomery Meigs: Visionary and Patron of Arlington National Cemetery

The founding of Arlington National Cemetery followed a tumultuous four years as the country was embroiled in civil war. While many people and events helped to establish Arlington, none were more influential in the effort than Brigadier General Montgomery Meigs. During the Civil War, Meigs served as the Quartermaster General for the Union Army. He […]

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December 16, 2022
Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Guide

This post is a guide to the Martin Luther King, Jr (MLK) Memorial in Washington, DC. We provide tips on planning your visit as well as a self-guided and video walkthrough of the memorial to help explain its design concepts. Let's get started!   INTRODUCTION The Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial is Washington D.C.’s newest […]

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December 16, 2022
Washington DC Monuments

This post is an overview with links to further resources of our list of the 25 top monuments and memorials you must see in Washington DC. TOP 25 MONUMENTS TO SEE IN DC Washington, DC is full of memorials and monuments to presidents, wars, servicemen, and individuals. But most visitors to DC limit themselves to just […]

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December 13, 2022
Uber | The Best Way to Get Around DC

Washington, DC is fortunate to have a great public transportation system, making it quite easy to get around the city. Between the DC Metro, bus system, and Capital Bikeshare, traveling throughout DC, and to neighboring Virginia and Maryland, can be fairly simple. However, metro track work and traffic can cause major delays. Uber is a […]

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December 11, 2022
Arlington National Cemetery FAQs

There are many questions that guests on our Arlington National Cemetery walking tour ask. Below are some of the most commonly asked. Arlington National Cemetery FAQs: Arlington National Cemetery was not the first national cemetery in the United States created for our fallen soldiers, nor is it the largest. It is, however, one of the […]

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December 11, 2022
Confederates Buried at Arlington National Cemetery

Technically, the few hundred Confederate soldiers from the Civil War should not be buried in Arlington National Cemetery, per army burial regulations. It is a United States military cemetery and these soldiers, for the most part, did not serve in the United States military. Though not a stop on our guided walking tours of Arlington […]

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December 11, 2022
Guide to Symbols and Emblems of Arlington National Cemetery Headstones

The Department of Army that runs Arlington National Cemetery (ANC), in keeping with Department of Veteran Affairs protocols, only allows certain graphics on government issues headstones. As you walk through the cemetery on one of our self-guided tours or with our guided walking tour, you can use the guide below to understand the basics of […]

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December 10, 2022
Self-Guided Tour: Notable Women Buried in Arlington National Cemetery

This post is a self-guided tour of notable women buried in Arlington National Cemetery. We invite you to join us on an overview of Arlington National Cemetery tour led by one of our incredible guides - we offer this guided tour every week of the year. Enjoy your self guided tour? Make a donation to help support […]

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December 9, 2022
Where is Joseph P. Kennedy Jr. Buried?

Joseph P Kennedy Jr has an in memoriam headstone at Arlington National Cemetery next to his brothers, President John F. Kennedy, Robert F. Kennedy and Ted Kennedy. When the new pathway was added for Ted Kennedy's grave in 2012, a memorial headstone was dedicated in honor of Joseph P. Kennedy Jr., who was the eldest of […]

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December 9, 2022
Where is Ted Kennedy Buried?

Edward Kennedy is buried next to his brothers, President John F. Kennedy and Robert F. Kennedy in Arlington National Cemetery. WHERE IS THE GRAVESITE? The gravesite of Ted Kennedy is located in lot 45, Section 30 of Arlington National Cemetery (ANC). If facing Washington, D.C., continue down the path from Robert F. Kennedy's memorial to […]

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December 9, 2022
Where is Bobby Kennedy Buried?

Robert F. Kennedy is buried next to his brothers, President John F. Kennedy and Ted Kennedy in Arlington National Cemetery. WHERE IS THE GRAVESITE? The tomb and memorial to Robert F "Bobby" Kennedy are located in lot 45, Section 30 of Arlington National Cemetery (ANC). If you are facing the memorial wall with Washington, DC […]

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December 8, 2022
Netherlands Carillon

As a thank you for the assistance during World War II, the people of Netherlands, from all over the country, joined together to raise funds and commission a bell tower. While the project garnered overwhelming support, it would take time to cast the bells. In 1952 during a visit to Washington, DC, Queen Juliana of […]

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