When we visited there was a large crowd and it was very hot, so we were not able to tour the Arlington House. We did get to visit the living quarters out back, which was very interesting, and very informative.

A well-preserved house showing where the Custises lived and where Robert E. Lee later moved into. One still has a chance to see the rooms in what they had once looked like, while small placards provide interesting facts about the family. Don't forget to enjoy the panoramic view from the entrance!

The Arlington House is the memorial to honor Robert E Lee for promoting peace and reunion after the Civil War. This is the only memorial to honor a person who fought a war against the United States government. Robert E Lee left his home, Arlington House and never returned to this property following the war. United States government confiscated this property and the grounds around were transformed into military cemetery and then national cemetery. This is the living memorial to understand the most difficult and complex aspects of American history. The ranger present explained the story in the historical perspective and allowed us to see the house, exhibits and the artifacts. The Arlington House is built on the highest topographic point overlooking the capital city of Washington DC. This is memorial cum museum exhibiting 18th century furnishings, relics of Robert E Lee family and enslaved families, decorative arts, archives and other objects. You muse see this Arlington House during your visit to Washington DC and the Arlington National Cemetery.

Take a tour or do a bunch of walking. It's your choice, but this place is full of history and very heavy on the heart.

The whole experience at Arlington National Cemetery is something every American should experience. The Arlington House is like a step back in time. We walked the grounds, toured the house, and really enjoyed our time on the site.

The history shared of Arlington House has expanded a lot from my last memories of visiting many, many years ago. The addition of the history and discussion about the slaves of Arlington House and their decendents was highly educational. Within Arlington Cemetary, this portion is run by the National Parks there is a Junior Ranger program for those interested.

We visited the house during a tour of the Cemetery. We almost missed it since it's the last tram stop before heading back to the Visitor Center and the stormy weather tempted us to stay on board. But I am glad we risked the rains! This place is very well-curated. My absolute favorite part of the collection were the rooms adjacent to the smokehouse in the slave quarters. The stories told through the artifacts and visual aids are truly amazing and shed light on an extremely important side of the grounds' history. The rangers were helpful and great sources of supplemental information throughout the grounds. The vistas of the city from the front of the mansion and the garden are breathtaking. Be sure to visit before leaving the cemetery!

Scenery was breathtaking, inside had great portraits and stuff about his life. Clean and well kept.

Take the tour because there’s so much to experience at Arlington National Cemetery…it helps to get around and hear key facts from very knowledgeable staff members/tour guides

This place is a must see! I recommend getting the tour instead of walking unless you have time to spend all day here. The Arlington House has beautiful views that show the whole city. The house is beautiful and still has many items on display for you to see.

This is a MUST SEE place in Arlington National cemetery! It is also the only place that I am aware of that is owned by the National Parks Service meaning you get stamps for your NPS Passport! You’ll find some behind the front door and the rest in the gift shop to the right of the Arlington House.

Long walk uphill. Change of the Guard is every 30 minutes. Please be quiet when here, it's very disrespectful to be running around and giggling. The grounds are maintained very well!

The house was small and not air conditioned. Not even fans. The slave quarters were also not air conditioned. It was really tight to move around in. You could not go upstairs. The gift shop and rest rooms are air conditioned. There is a water filling station there too. It has spectacular views.

Really interesting history and a fabulous setting. Worth going just for the incredible view overlooking Washington DC. Very impressive!

The whole place was extremely emotional for me. To know that slaves were once there walking those same grounds as I was hurt my soul.

Beautiful house with a great view over Arlington Cemetary. I wasn't able to tour the house, it had already closed for the day. The grounds are immaculate and has signs all over the area telling you the rich history of the area and buildings.

We met the most wonderful park ranger, Mr Breton, who’s encyclopedic knowledge of the house’s history was astonishing. It was the best tour I have ever been on. His enthusiasm for his job and for the house was infectious and made our trip extra memorable. After laying wreaths on the graves of my family, it was a very welcomed reminder of what a special place ANC is. The house and view are amazing too.

An amazing piece of history. I only wish we could have gotten to go inside. I will return after the COVID allows us to enjoy the full experience. I would have given it a 5 star, but was disappointed with the additional restrictions.

Great place to tour! Beautiful home and views from Arlington Cemetery.

A tour of an estate owned by a man who changed the course of American history. A unique experience with several different perspectives.

Absolutely beautiful piece of American History, preserved for many generations to come. It is one of the crown jewels of Arlington Offering stunning views of Washington DC from the top of the hill. Small museum, gift shops, and restrooms are up here. Inside the Arlington House, you can see many historical pieces and tour the home.

Now reopen. You must as of now make a reservation through the natural park service. Its been closed for three years for renovations and than covid. Great view of DC from here.

Was Lee perfect? Of course not! Was he the devil in human form? Also, of course not. The Arlington House and Memorial surprised me with how well they treated this part of history. Instead of giving opinions, they presented "just the facts" allowing you to form your own opinions about what may have been the most conflicted man in America. The fact that the Lincoln Memorial is directly opposite the Arlington House isn't an accident. It was designed to reinforce the belief that unity is the only way forward.

Beautiful piece of history. We learned Arlington House, was built by George Washington Parke Custis, and was inherited by his daughter Mary Anna and her husband Robert E. Lee. The view from this land is just breathtaking.

A lot of historical information and education to gain from a visit here. The property has been well maintained through the years, and it's history has remained intact. Priceless historical artifacts available to view, which really creates a connection with the past.

Taken from the NPS flyer - Arlington House, The Robert E. Lee Memorial is the only national memorial that honors a person who fought a war against the United States government. However, Arlington House is not a memorial honoring the Confederacy. Instead, the legislation that created the memorial honors Robert E. Lee for very specific reasons, most importantly for his role in promoting peace and reunion following the American Civil War. Rather than a static monument to the man, Arlington House is a living memorial. It exists as a place of study and contemplation of the meaning of some of the most difficult aspects of American history: military service, sacrifice, citizenship, duty, loyalty, slavery, and freedom. The home has been beautifully restored with period pieces from that time. The faux marble paint on the outside of the building is beautiful as it is hard to tell its not real marble until you get right up to it. Marble at that time was very expensive and the Custis family didn't have that kind of money to lavish on the building!! On the grounds you can see the kitchen garden, a bookstore and slave quarters buildings. The view of Washington is spectacular from the front porch!!

Very cool place to visit and learn about the history of Robert E Lee and how Arlington came to be what it is today. It wasn’t crowed and very easy to look around. I can only imagine what the gardens will look like soon! Everything was getting ready to bloom during our visit.

I didn't go inside the main house. I did go inside the little museum in the back, the slave quarters, and walked the grounds. The views of the capitol were beautiful overlooking all our fallen servicemen.

The house itself was rammed with tour groups of teenagers with long queues to get in so we had to give it a miss. The slave quarters were interesting and the shop had a good selection of items. Lots of information is provided with regard to the history which is welcome for us as British visitors.

After you explore the beautiful house and grounds, find any Ranger with a notebook and ask a question about something you found interesting. If you're as lucky as we were, you'll be whisked away into some fascinating, complex, and morally tumultuous decisions made by prominent historical figures proceeding, during, and following America's civil war era. Best view of D.C. is an added bonus. An hour south of Baltimore, but be careful not to ruffle the resident ravens' feathers.

What are incredible day! I do recommend using the tram tour… You are most certainly on hallowed ground.

Such a great memorial , make you remember that war is not the answer. Please remember those who gave their lives.

A must-stop on any visit to Arlington National Cemetery, the house is essentially and literally where it all began. See the first graves from 1864 adjacent to the Custis-Lee garden that transformed and enshrined the plantation-turned-memorial garden. The house also includes the office room where Lee made his fateful decision to leave the U.S. Army and instead lead the army of the rebellion. Bonus views of Washington, DC, across the Potomac provide historical and aesthetical perspective.