Arlington National Cemetery

[NCB]

I decided to get out and walk across the Arlington Memorial Bridge last week while in Washington D.C., and I spent about an hour and a half in Arlington National Cemetery. I've been multiple times, but no matter how many times you've seen it, the sight when you first walk in is always a very powerful one. Headstones as far as the eye can see, and the experience is even more powerful when you remember why all of these people are here. I've always viewed Arlington National Cemetery as a place that every American should visit at least once in their lifetime, it's a time for us to truly honor those who died to allow us to go about our everyday lives with the freedoms and privileges that we all sometimes take for granted.

Here are some of my pictures:

Looking towards the grounds of the Arlington National Cemetery from across the Potomac in D.C.

Outside of the cemetery

Headstones as far as the eye can see

The flag in front of Arlington House flies at half-staff

The grave of President John F. Kennedy

Looking back towards Washington

Arlington House

The grave of Senator Robert F. Kennedy

The Tomb of the Unknowns

I was very fortunate to get there just as the Changing of the Guard began to take place

[NCB]

And that's it guys, hope you enjoyed the pictures.

[TBurban]

Great photos, NCB Arlington is a cool place to visit, that bridge going to it is pretty nice too, eh? With all the statues in and around Arlington along the with skyline views of DC and Rosslyn, you could easily spend a whole day there.

[ZachariahDaMan]

Wow, what a beautiful cemetery. I've been wanting to go there so bad.

[dimebag1980]

Awesome shots, Nate! I've always wanted to visit the DC area, but Arlington National in general.

Thanks a lot for sharing those.