Fort Myer

4.5/5
(103) · Historical landmark in Fort Myer, United States
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4.5/5 · 103 reviews
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Apr 21, 2023
Very old military post. Located right next to the National Cemetery. Feels very DC, with a view from far of some monuments. Lots of aircraft flying over, either military or civilian coming to/from DCAFull review by samuel8248
Nov 4, 2021
If you are fortunate enough to be able to lodge at Fort Myer for leisure, take advantage of that privilege.It is the most beautiful base we have ever encountered in our travels. The lodging in Histor…Full review by 2964mq

Facts

Construction completed:1861
Architect:US Army
Architectural style:Late Victorian

Questions & answers

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We have a night booked at the hotel there but they don't seem to know what we will need to get on the base. Is just I.D. …
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We have a night booked at the hotel there but they don't seem to know what we will need to get on the base. Is just I.D. sufficient or will my husband have to prove he was in the military 40 years ago?
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DoD ID card holders (active and reserve component military personnel and their family members; retired military personnel and their family members; and federal workers and …
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DoD ID card holders (active and reserve component military personnel and their family members; retired military personnel and their family members; and federal workers and cleared contract personnel) -- may enter JBM-HH, including Fort Myer and Henderson Hall All non-DoD or non-federally-affiliated ID card holders and drivers of commercial delivery vehicles (includes visitors and contractors who do not qualify for DoD ID cards -- volunteers, church goers and nannies, for example) will be directed to Hatfield Gate -- Washington Boulevard at South 2nd Street, Arlington, on the Fort Myer portion of the joint base visitors are encouraged to pre-register at the Visitor Control Center in Building 415, on the Fort Myer portion of the joint base.
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Answer by Joanne M · Oct 9, 2018
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What two identification is needed to enter the base
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We attended a wedding reception there, so we had reservations. We filled out a form for a background check prior to going, and then we just needed one photo ID to verify …
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We attended a wedding reception there, so we had reservations. We filled out a form for a background check prior to going, and then we just needed one photo ID to verify who we were when we went in.
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Where is the gate to Arlington located
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I went with a tour group, there is no place to park so I would look for a tour company if I were you.
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Answer by Jason A · Oct 1, 2017
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I was in the old guard in 1960 co d i would like to visit the base how do i get on the base
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I was stationed there also in the 1980's. I just went to the gate, showed my military ID, and had no problem getting in. If you do not have an ID, just ask for a pass at the gate and they …
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I was stationed there also in the 1980's. I just went to the gate, showed my military ID, and had no problem getting in. If you do not have an ID, just ask for a pass at the gate and they can issue you one for the day. I enjoyed going to all the Old places I worked while there.
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Answer by Kathleen B · Jan 16, 2017
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