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Notable fort · Arlington, Virginia

McClellan Gate

McClellan Gate is a fort in Arlington, Virginia.

McClellan Gate: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

Status options for this fort: Open, good conditions · Very crowded · Approach road bad · Closed / not accessible.

Best time to visit McClellan Gate

Season: October to February; carry water in summer.

Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.

Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.

Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.

How to reach McClellan Gate — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 38.87880, -77.06715. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is McClellan Gate open today?

    No visitor has reported the opening status for McClellan Gate yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.

    What is the best time to visit McClellan Gate?

    October to February; carry water in summer. Moderate; weekends busier.

    What are the places to visit near McClellan Gate?

    Nearby: Civil War Unknowns Monument (attraction, 1 km), Pentagon Memorial (fort, 1 km), Pentagon Memorial (attraction, 1 km), United States Marine Corps War Memorial (attraction, 2 km), Lyndon Baines Johnson Memorial Grove on the Potomac (sanctuary, 2 km), The Historic Falls Church (waterfall, 2 km).

    Is McClellan Gate worth visiting?

    McClellan Gate is listed as a notable fort in Virginia on Spotwander.