World by City

Heritage & monuments

Pentagon Memorial

Open in Maps
Pentagon Memorial

Pentagon Memorial

Located in Arlington, Virginia, this outdoor memorial honors the 184 individuals who died at the Pentagon and aboard American Airlines Flight 77 on September 11, 2001. Visitors go here to pay their respects and reflect at the 184 memorial units, each dedicated to a specific victim.

Getting There

The site is located southwest of the Pentagon. From central Washington, D.C., you can reach the memorial via the Washington Metro (Blue or Yellow lines) to the Pentagon station, followed by a short walk. The journey typically takes 20 to 30 minutes depending on your starting point in the city center.

Visit Duration

Allow approximately 1 to 2 hours to walk through the memorial grounds and read the inscriptions on the individual benches.

When to Visit

The memorial is an open-air site, making it most accessible during daylight hours. Spring and autumn offer the most temperate seasons for walking the grounds. While it is a site of reflection, it can become crowded during national holidays or anniversary events related to September 11.

Nearby Attractions

The memorial is situated near several other points of interest. You can combine your visit with these nearby sites:

  • Air Florida Flight 90 Memorial: 1.4km
  • West Potomac Park: 1.9km
  • Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial: 1.9km
  • Korean War Veterans Memorial: 2.1km

Updated September 8, 2026 · Edited by the World by City editors

Tickets & tours

Admission prices and opening hours change often, so we don't list them here. Check what's on sale and at what price below — booking ahead can cut the queue at some places.

GetYourGuide GetYourGuide 클룩 Klook Tiqets Tiqets KKday KKday WeGoTrip WeGoTrip Official site

This place may not appear in the results — some sites are free to enter or sell tickets only at the gate.

Stays near Pentagon Memorial

Sorted by distance, walkable ones first. Distances are straight-line.

Map and place data © OpenStreetMap contributors

Pentagon Memorial Nearby stays

Check prices and availability on the booking sites.

Pick your dates — we'll search Washington, D.C. hotels for you

Choose dates and guests, and the buttons below will open search results with your criteria. Prices differ between sites, so compare before you book.

View on Compare sites 부킹닷컴 View on Booking.com 호텔스닷컴 View on Hotels.com

Hotel membership

Staying at Accor hotels often? ALL Accor+ Explorer

A paid annual membership. It includes two free nights a year across Asia-Pacific, 30% off dining and 15% off drinks, and 15% off stays at more than 4,500 hotels worldwide.

Explore the membership

Good to visit alongside

Air Florida Flight 90

Views & landmarks

Air Florida Flight 90

Air Florida Flight 90 crashed into the 14th Street Bridge over the Potomac River shortly after taking off from Washington National Airport on January 13, 1982. Crossing the bridge today, visitors can reflect on this tragic accident.

1.4 km away
West Potomac Park

Parks & gardens

West Potomac Park

A national park adjoining the National Mall, spanning the broad grounds between the Lincoln Memorial and the Washington Monument. Visitors can also take in the Korean War Veterans Memorial, the Jefferson Memorial, and the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial nearby.

1.9 km away
Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial

Heritage & monuments

Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial

A memorial in Washington, D.C., built in honor of Franklin D. Roosevelt, the 32nd president of the United States. It's a pleasant place to stroll while reflecting on his achievements.

1.9 km away
Korean War Veterans Memorial

Parks & gardens

Korean War Veterans Memorial

Located on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., near the Lincoln Memorial, this memorial honors veterans of the Korean War. Visitors can reflect on the war while viewing the stainless steel statues of soldiers on patrol in winter gear alongside a granite wall etched with photographs.

2.1 km away
Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial

Parks & gardens

Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial

A memorial in West Potomac Park beside the National Mall in Washington, D.C., featuring a granite sculpture known as the "Stone of Hope." Its name comes from a line in a famous speech: "Out of the mountain of despair, a stone of hope."

2.1 km away
Lincoln Memorial

Heritage & monuments

Lincoln Memorial

Located at the western end of the National Mall in Washington, D.C., this memorial was built to honor President Lincoln. It's also widely known as a symbolic site of the civil rights movement and draws many visitors.

2.2 km away