Traffic Advisory: June 12–14

Visitors may experience significant traffic delays and congestion from Friday, June 12, through Sunday, June 14, due to special events taking place on and around the National Mall. 

Published on: Wednesday, June 10, 2026 read more ...

Visitor Safety

We want your visit to Arlington National Cemetery to be both memorable and safe. Please take note of these guidelines. 

•  The cemetery is expansive: 639 acres. Walking distances and hills require moderate physical exertion.

•  As an alternative to walking, take the interpretive tour tram, which stops at President John F. Kennedy’s gravesite, the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and other notable sites. Visitors with disabilities may ride the tram for free, with one companion. 

•  Wear sturdy, skid-free shoes and watch your step while walking through the cemetery. Grounds have uneven terrain and tripping hazards. Use handrails and limit distractions — stay off cell phones while walking! — to prevent slips, trips and falls.

•  In rain or snow, please be especially careful when walking on marble or stone surfaces, such as at the President John F. Kennedy Gravesite and Memorial Amphitheater. Burial sections can also become muddy after rain or snowfall. 

•  The national capital region can experience extreme heat during the summer. Please dress appropriately and wear sunscreen. 

•  Stay hydrated! We highly recommend that visitors bring water bottles or purchase bottled water in the Welcome Center bookstore or the water-only vending machines located near the public restrooms at Memorial Amphitheater

► Click here to print a map of water fountains and bottle fillers or download our ANC Explorer mobile app, which will also assist you in finding water fountains and bottle fillers throughout the cemetery. 

•  When conducting tours or walking on cemetery roads, please be mindful of vehicles, which may include machinery and construction equipment. Use sidewalks when available. In the absence of sidewalks, stay to the left or right side of the road.

•  Visitors may encounter funeral processions and ceremonies. Please avoid walking in sections where active funerals are taking place.

► Call 911 in emergency situations. 

► To report suspicious activity, call the Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall Department of Emergency Services at 703-588-2800.