My Sister and I went to Arlington National Cemetery. It was actually Beautiful, if not moving. There's a great view. We got lost, but we enjoyed our visit. and i DID get us out. Just saying.
This is the Gravesite of John F. Kennedy. He's my hero. He started the NASA program, or, more accurately, the Apollo Program. You know him, even if you don't recognize the name. "I believe, the nation should commit itself, before the decade is out, to landing a man on the moon, and returning him, safely to the earth." Sound familiar? On the right is the Eternal Flame. We walked up to the site and wow, was it quiet. But it was a beautiful, calm, respectful quiet. Not awkward at all. A must-see on a visit to the Nation's Capitol
Every one has heard the story of the passengers that kept US Airlines 93 from being the 4th plane to crash in DC-either The Capitol or the White House, true heroes. This is a group memorial to them. It is truly moving, and in a beautiful parcel of land. 
There is also a tribute to the Columbia and Challenger, ah, incidents. I, being a true NASA nerd, made a point to go see these. They were not only beautiful, but popular. They are right near Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and this old ampitheater. This was also about the place my sister and i realized we were about to get very, very lost. But we weren't totally lost yet
What a spectacular view, right? I mean, the tombstones make it a sad, somber view, but the layout is awe-inspiring. By now, my sister and I were quite lost.
This is another view shot...You can see the Washington Monument. My sister and i were nearer to finding our way out, but still lost, hot, and tired. So we stopped to take a picture. It was a lovely day, overall.
So to answer your question, yes, we DID get out. Although, we got to indulge in some amazing beauty in Arlington. By the end, it was a relief to get out, i have to admit.
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