The Pentagon
700 Army Navy Drive
Arlington, VA
(703) 695-1776
Pentagon 911 Memorial
The
Pentagon, located in Arlington, VA serves as the headquarters of the
Department of Defense. It is one of the world's largest office
buildings, housing approximately 23,000 employees, The building was
completed on January 15, 1943 after only 16 months of construction.
On September 11, 2001 the Pentagon was struck by a terrorist attack in
which a passenger airliner was crashed into the building.
A
memorial to the victims of the attack was dedicated at the site on
September 11, 2008.
Open:
Tours of the Pentagon are available to schools, educational
organizations and other select groups by reservation only. Groups
interested in touring the Pentagon should contact the Pentagon Tour
Office at 703-697-1776.
Admission: Free Metro: Pentagon
Related Links:
DOD Pentagon Information Webpage
Travel Guide to the Northeast Corridor
