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1. Lincoln Memorial
7.0
4.7
/5
590 Reviews
based on 32k review
No. 4 of Top Best Things to Do in Washington D.C.
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mrbigbear
The Lincoln Memorial is an iconic symbol of American history and a place of profound significance. Its majestic architecture, featuring the towering statue of Abraham Lincoln, commands respect and admiration. The solemnity of the Reflecting Pool, set against the backdrop of the Washington Monument and the Capitol, creates a breathtaking vista. Visitors are immersed in the spirit of freedom, equality, and unity, making it a must-visit destination. The memorial's role in commemorating one of America's greatest leaders and his enduring message of liberty and justice for all is truly inspiring.
Washington D.C.
2.3km from downtown
Free
Open at 09:00
2. Washington Monument
7.0
4.6
/5
654 Reviews
based on 9.5k review
No. 5 of Top Best Things to Do in Washington D.C.
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Mushfiqur Rahman Chowdhury
It is a great place to experience the culture and rich history of Washington D.C.
Washington D.C.
2km from downtown
Free
3. Korean War Veterans Memorial
5.1
4.5
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143 Reviews
based on 11.1k review
No. 13 of Top Best Things to Do in Washington D.C.
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陌染MM
Traveling to the city, walking around, running attractions, to the Korean War Veterans (Deaths) Monument, which was built in Washington, DC in 1995 to commemorate American and United Nations soldiers killed in the Korean War. The creation of such a “Korean War Veterans (Deaths) Monument” was mentioned after the completion of the Vietnam War Memorial Wall. The US Congress authorized the US War Memorial Committee to establish such a monument to honor American citizens of both sexes who had served the country in North Korea (public law filed on October 28, 1986). President Ronald Reagan then appointed a team of advisers to the Korean War Memorial Wall to help carry out the work. In September 1988, the US War Memorial Committee approved the planned memorial wall in Washington, DC, on the southwest side of Ash Woods Lincoln Memorial. President George W. Bush laid the foundation for the memorial park on June 14, 1992. On July 27, 1995, the 42nd anniversary of the Korean Armistice Agreement, President Clinton and President Kim Yongsan of South Korea attended the unveiling. This is a building designed and managed by the "Veterans Memorial Advisory Committee of the Korean War and the American War Memorial Committee". Now, the memorial has been handed over to the National Park Service's National Mall and Historical Memorial Park Group. The monument is built in a triangular inner circle wall, about 50 meters long and about 20 cm thick, and more than 100 tons of black granite shipped from California, with more than 2,500 photographs or archival photos showing the wall in sandblasting. The circle contains a memorial pool, a 9-meter-diameter black granite shallow pool surrounded by trees, engraved with the number of dead, injured, missing and imprisoned.
Washington D.C.
2.4km from downtown
Free
4. Vietnam Veterans Memorial
4.7
4.4
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139 Reviews
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No. 16 of Top Best Things to Do in Washington D.C.
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M30***41
This is a small memorial inside but packed with interesting items. Displays are rotated so you may see something new to you each time you go
Washington D.C.
2km from downtown
Free
5. Thomas Jefferson Memorial
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129 Reviews
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No. 19 of Top Best Things to Do in Washington D.C.
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莲子99
Jefferson was also a prominent figure in American history and was president, but Lincoln was clearly above him, and his memorial was in the same form as the Pantheon, but not on the central axis.
Washington D.C.
2.9km from downtown
Free
6. World War II Memorial
4.3
4.5
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95 Reviews
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Mushfiqur Rahman Chowdhury
All 50 states plus some of the other regions that the US had under its control then, it can make for a very educational experience.
Washington D.C.
2km from downtown
Free
Open at 08:00
7. Air Force Memorial
3.9
4.3
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19 Reviews
based on 611 review
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M30***41
absolutely beautiful tribute to the brave soldiers who fought in WWII from each state, make sure you stop by.
Arlington
5km from Washington D.C.
Free
Open at 08:00
8. US Marine Corps War Memorial
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18 Reviews
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M30***41
Commonly called the "Iwo Jima Memorial," the statue is a depiction of the famous raising of the U.S. flag on Iwo Jima and is dedicated to all Marines who have given their lives defending that flag.
Arlington
3.4km from Washington D.C.
Free
Open at 08:00
9. The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
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4 Reviews
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东张西望望东西
A very solemn day, there seems to be no buried soldiers here, just a simple memorial to the soldiers who died for the country in the war, the environment is particularly good, and there are not many people to visit.
Arlington
4.6km from Washington D.C.
10. Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial
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61 Reviews
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M30***41
Big, bold and impressive just like how I believe he would have been during his time. Like most the statutes and memorials in Dc it did not disappoint.
Washington D.C.
2.4km from downtown
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