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The Pentagon
Government Building and Office
The Pentagon, Arlington
"so at the Pentagon City Mall and metro one stop."(3 Tips)
"If your in the building check out the market basket."(2 Tips)
"common mall and metro"(2 Tips)
"tour guides are all members"(7 Tips)
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HISTORYAugust 17, 2012Lt. Col. Hugh Tracey and architect George Bergstrom conceived this building's five-corner design during a feverish summer weekend early in World War II.
- ClearanceJobsFebruary 10, 2012If you have a meeting at the Pentagon and need to park, do so at the Pentagon City Mall and metro one stop. Closer than the visitor's spots in North Parking (and a warmer walk!)
RussellMarch 13, 2019Make sure to check out the great history on display while walking around the building some very unique displays
Beware of lines, visitors. Processing through security can take up to an hour. Lines are sometimes outdoors, so of you're unable to be in the heat for health reasons plan accordingly :)
Reagan BarbosaFebruary 28, 2017The tour was quick, and I left feeling that I wasn't sure if it was really worth doing. I don't think it would be a top thing I would recommend visitors do in DC. I did enjoy the 9/11 Memorial though.- Andrea CAugust 11, 2014Request a tour to see the inside. The tour guides are all members of the armed forces, and are very friendly and informative.
Pedro GelabertMay 2, 2013The tour is a blur... makes me feel they don't want me in there for too long. Can't blame them! That reservation is set for anyone to live in there for a year without missing the outside world!
Jay SpateholtsSeptember 5, 2012The Pentagon is designed so that, ideally, it takes at most seven minutes to walk between any two points in the building.
Eris Bless The Knights of the Five Sides Castle. @CultOfTheMonth
The White HouseJanuary 22, 2012President Obama discussed a shift in the nation's strategic military objectives -- with a goal of moving away from the expansive wars in Iraq and Afghanistan and toward a new focus for the future. Read more
Ollie MartinApril 13, 2013The Pentagon features briefly in an establishing shot in You Only Live Twice (1967) from where US officials observe a rocket launch.
Leetarvous FranklinSeptember 11, 2013Morning traffic is a bitch and finding parking is virtually impossible. Thank GOD for Pentagon City Mall parking garage :^)
IRDMarch 13, 2013On 9/12/01, Methodist Bishop Joe Pennel prayed with the colleagues of those killed in the 9/11 terrorist attack on the Pentagon (from "Methodism and Politics in the Twentieth Century" by Mark Tooley).- They're closing the metro entrance/exit on the visitor side on Feb 4th and it won't open until September. Visitors should expect to walk around the main entrance by the bus terminal to get to security
I recommend making liberal use of General Odierno's open door policy. Tell him Buzz sent ya!
Matt NguyenSeptember 10, 2013From orange line transfer at Rosalyn exit & transfer using Blue line going towards Springfield exit Pentagon
Please place to eat is at the Army Executive Dining Facility @ the Pentagon.
StayArlingtonSeptember 24, 2012Not a place you can visit while in town but the Pentagon is one of the most notable places in Arlington!
Liz RattrayOctober 17, 2015Didn't actually go inside, but the surrounding area was pleasant when I was there for the Army 10-miler
TJ EvansDecember 20, 2010If here for a CAC get an appointment, otherwise the waite can be long! (those with appointments get to walk past the walk-ins :) )
Stop by the jewelry store and have your rings cleaned for free.
Stop by the chocolate shop! I always et a little something for my family and friends every now and then
Meagan RenickMarch 26, 2012Apparently you can't just take a tour. You have to sign up two weeks in advance.
The cafe in the basement has an awesome signature breakfast.- It's not terribly convenient to get in unless you know someone who works there, but it's like a giant museum.
The best sandwich- chicken rotisserie at 2C3 cafeteria. Get the green and white sauce ;p
Interesting place to work. Great location for getting to know. DC.
Easy Figure InternationalSeptember 24, 2013The highest medal awarded to a USCG member was Douglas Munro
Get to the parking lot before 6:30 if you want decent parking.
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"Never been here before but it's mad organized here! Your bus may be late, but if this is your first time here, it's quite the spectacle. Enjoy your wait!"
Gary Slate- 9.2
"The exhibits along the Pentagon corridors are really interesting! Especially the relief efforts display"
Dee L - 8.0
"Enjoy sitting on the sun on a nice day"
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