Name:   Talullahhound - Subject:   Alington National Cemetary Date:   4/3/2014 9:38:07 AM

While you are at Arlington, you will definitely want to see the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.   And just look out across Arlington Cemetery and see all those graves.  It really makes one stop and think. 

And you will not want to miss the Viet Nam Memorial.  Being down next to the wall is an incredibly moving experience. 

If you have the interest, the Holocaust museum is exceptional. 

Definitely visit the Capitol.  If you know when you'll be there, you may want to ask your representative to arrange a tour for you.  The building is just amazing. 

I assume your uncle will be getting a full military funeral?  That in and of itself is an incredible experience and well deserved by those who served our country. 

And of course there are the Smithsonian Museums.  People just love the Air and Space Museum, so if you have only time for one, make it that one, although all of them are excellent. 

As Hodja said, wear comfortable shoes.  The Metro is the best way to get around in the DC area - if you are on the escalator, make sure you keep to the right as the natives like to walk down the escalators on the left and can be quite rude if you are blocking their path... And expect it to be hot and humid if it is in the summer.