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Arlington House, The Robert E. Lee Memorial

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Today, the house that Robert E. Lee lived in for 30 years and that is uniquely associated with the families of Washington, Custis and Lee is a memorial to Lee, who gained the respect of Northerners and Southerners through his service in the Civil War. Authorized March 4, 1925 as Custis-Lee Mansion; transferred from War
Dept. Aug. 10, 1933; made a permanent memorial June 29, 1955; name changed June 30, 1972.


Contact Information

George Washington Memorial Parkway
Turkey Run Park
McLean, VA 22101
703-235-1530 - Visitor Information


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Getting There

By Plane
The closest airport is Washington National.

By Car
The Memorial is accessible by shuttle bus or by a 10-minute walk from the Arlington National Cemetery Visitor Center/parking area. Access from Washington is via the Memorial Bridge. Access from Virginia is from the George Washington Memorial Parkway. system.

By Plane
The Memorial is also accessible by the Blue Line of the Metro subway

Activities

Here are some of the activities that are offered at Mount Rainier National Park.
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RV Information
Are you planning on traveling with your RV? If you are, you should check out the Good Sam Club. The Good Sam Club offers discounts on camping, a free magazine subscription and great tips on traveling with your RV. You can also get a free no-obligation RV Insurance quote . Give them a look and enjoy your trip.
Gear Up For Your Trip
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