Andrea C. • August 11, 2014Stunning memorial. Even better at sunset and night. Sit on the steps and reflect at the pool.
Cozmik • December 3, 2011Surreal backdrop for night shooters (challenging for the novice) and great perspective views on the Mall anytime of day.
James C. • August 16, 2015Good monument. Must get their early so that you can get tickets to the top.
PureWow • June 1, 2016Two words: Cherry blossoms. In April, this national monument is set among fields of gorgeous pink flowers.
Wil W. • August 30, 2011The landscape is beautiful. A must see for any visitor to DC!
Michelin Travel & Lifestyle • August 2, 2011The Memorials must be seen on foot: group them into 2 or 3 at one visit; then take a meal break or save some for another day. The sites are also beautiful at night with ample lighting. -- Green Guide
Markus T. • December 14, 2014Great place to bike to! Lots of history surrounds this spot. Accessible to Capital Bikeshare station. Also, within biking distance of Arlington, which is right across the bridge.
Danielle S. • March 28, 2013Great memorial to see at sunset! By far, my favorite memorial along with Lincoln.
Nico P. • February 12, 2019This is a great memorial. It's definitely worth a visit (especially if you enjoy history) though it is pretty solemn.
loran j. • May 16, 2015Fun place with lots of joggers and tourists and sometimes a concert venue.
Melissa P. • October 15, 2012A great place to eat lunch. Lots of people watching, and the fountains make for a very calming and reenergizing lunch break.
Real Living | At Home • June 20, 2013And for those who like to stay downtown, you have TRI. A “real forest” it has miles of trails through woods and marshes. It;s a great tribute to the legacy of a great outdoorsman, Teddy R.
DC Preservation League • May 11, 2011Completed in 1931, the Peristyle Doric Temple was the first war memorial on the Mall, and lists all 499 DC residents who lost their lives in the war, regardless of their rank, race, or gender.
Claire E. • July 19, 2015Built in 1993 to honor the women's contributions to the Vietnam war it is the only war memorial dedicated specifically to women
Architect of the Capitol (AOC) • June 21, 2018The memorial to Ulysses S. Grant was dedicated in 1922. It is located in Union Square, west of the U.S. Capitol Building, by the Capitol Reflecting Pool. The bronze elements were restored in 2016.
Jared C. • November 23, 2014Kramer Books and Buffalo Billiards are definitely the Teri best places on the circle.
Skye M. • March 27, 2011Best in early spring when the trees are in bloom.
Donna L. • May 22, 2012The White House is a beautifully kept historic residence. Enjoy the tour with reservations made well in advance.
DC Preservation League • August 5, 2011National memorial to the 36th president. Authorized by ongress in 1973 and built in 1974-77. Architectural work of Mead Palmer and Mills & Petticord. Sculptural work of Harold Vogel.
John M. • January 16, 2019Drop by during the daylight hours to see it best
Claire E. • July 19, 2015And often overlooked stop in DC I highly recommend it do the tour of the museum and the presentation very informative
Timothy C. • May 15, 2013Two name locator books are by state while two are by last name alphabetically. This will help you locate the officer you are looking for a lot quicker.
Josh E. • September 30, 2014The view is much closer from the back (aka the northern side) but access is typically restricted back there during the day. They open it up at night sometimes so take advantage when they do.
Ian B. • June 21, 2015A lesser known spot on the Mall, but one of my favorites. Check out the engraved stones and see the oddly unimpressive occupations that a lot of the signers had.
DC Preservation League • March 9, 2011Nation's oldest continuously active Marine Corps installation, built on site selected by Thomas Jefferson; designed as the permanent home of the Marine Corps Commandant and barracks for 500 men
Boxfire Press • June 15, 2011Chinatown's Friendship Archway was a gift from DC's sister city, Beijing, and it's one of the largest single-span Chinese gates in the world. Don't forget to snap a pic.
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