artington va and washington dc 07-2009

DAY 1 (07/10/2009)
travel day for Joe, Nita and Vincent
leave by 10:00
From 420 E Pink Hill Rd Independence MO
To Shelbyville, Kentucky
Total Distance: 523 mi
Travel time: 8 hours 6 minutes.
Have late lunch around 1:00
Should be at room by 8:00 and 8:30
Late dinner 8:00-8:30
Vincent swim and a good nights sleep

out side activity

free

mon-sun

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Pentago…
http://pentagon.afis.osd.mil/index.html

Should be at triangle by 10:30
SEE To see Marine Corp Museum appx 12:30
Get lunch 1:00
On road to Arlington, VA 22211
SEE (Arlington National Cemetery)
Total Distance: 31.3 mi
Travel time : 39 mins (up to 50 mins in traffic
Arrive @ Arlington National Cemetery 2:00
Leave Arlington around 7:00

see each thing for driving or walking time
1.arlington house/custis-lee mansion and robert e lee memorial
2.us marine corp war memorial (Iwo Jima Memorial)
3.arlington national cemetery
4.Women In Military Service For America Memorial

then on to our place to stay while visiting washington DC (if dea

Fashion Center -PENTAGON CITY
1100 S Hayes St, Arlington, VA 22202
Map it | Get directions
Cross Streets: Between Army Navy Dr and 12th St S
Driving about 6 mins by diff type transportation allow 30 mins.

outside activity

http://www.arlingtoncemetery.com/

8am-5pm daily Oct-Mar; 8am-7pm daily Apr-Sep

cost for parking: Ample paid parking is available to visitors, accessible from Memorial Drive. As of June 1, 2008, the cost is $1.75/hour for the first three hours, and $2.00/hour thereafter.

other web sites
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arlington_N…
http://www.arlingtoncemetery.org/directi…
http://www.audiemurphy.com/arlingtn.htm
http://www.arlingtoncemetery.org/ceremon…
http://www.arlingtoncemetery.org/visitor…

things I want to see is where the wreath is placed, where uncle bud(andrew fisher)grave site is, the unknown soilder grave, where JFK is laid to rest, and JFK flame. Joe wants to be there for a changing of the gaurd, they happen every half our example 1pm, 1:30 ect: link above

next stop (maybe see how doing on time) Arlington House, The Robert E. Lee Memorial (which is arlington house/custis-lee mansion)
Walking directions to Arlington House, The Robert E. Lee Memorial
0.1 mi – about 2 mins
Driving directions to Arlington House, The Robert E. Lee Memorial
0.4 mi – about 1 min (why we have good parking)

outsife activity

http://www.womensmemorial.org/

8:00am - 7:00pm

cost
please call 703-892-2606 wks in advance for tour

and is the only major national memorial honoring women who have served in our nation's defense during all eras and in all services.
Parking is available for a modest fee at the Visitor's Center at Arlington National Cemetery (just a short walk to the Memorial—about 2 city blocks). You can also come by Metro using the Blue Line—Arlington Cemetery stop.

just a possible not a must