5 minute walk to the
National Mall
The long, grassy National Mall is home to iconic monuments including the Lincoln Memorial and the Washington Monument. At the eastern end is the domed U.S. Capitol, and the White House is to the north. It’s also flanked by Smithsonian museums, and its lawns and pathways are often crowded with school groups, joggers and softball teams. Nearby, the Tidal Basin reservoir is known for its blossoming cherry trees.
5 minute walk to the
National Mall
The long, grassy National Mall is home to iconic monuments including the Lincoln Memorial and the Washington Monument. At the eastern end is the domed U.S. Capitol, and the White House is to the north. It’s also flanked by Smithsonian museums, and its lawns and pathways are often crowded with school groups, joggers and softball teams. Nearby, the Tidal Basin reservoir is known for its blossoming cherry trees.
Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial
Located along the west side of the Tidal Basin, this memorial chronicles FDR’s four terms in office through quotes carved in stone and fascinating bronze artwork.
Korean War Veterans Memorial
Dedicated in 1995, the Korean War Veterans Memorial’s Wall of Remembrance and 19 stainless steel statues commemorate the sacrifices of the millions of Americans and allied partners who fought during the Korean Conflict.
Lincoln Memorial Lincoln Memorial
“In this temple, as in the hearts of the people for whom he saved the Union, the memory of Abraham Lincoln is enshrined forever.”
Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial
A larger-than-life carving of the Civil Rights icon and quotes from his writings and speeches honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s legacy and the struggle for freedom, equality, and justice in America.
Thomas Jefferson Memorial
From within its circular colonnade, this memorial honors Thomas Jefferson, a Founding Father with a wide ranging impact on the very makeup of America itself.
SMITHSONIAN
A group of museums and research centers first established in 1846, all a short walk away. Entrances to all Smithsonian Institutions are free.
Vietnam Veterans Memorial
Honoring the men and women who served in the controversial Vietnam War, the Vietnam Veterans Memorial chronologically lists the names of more than 58,000 Americans who gave their lives in service to their country.
Washington Monument
Built to honor George Washington, the United States’ first president, the 555-foot marble obelisk towers over Washington, DC.
World War II Memorial
Through stone and bronze, the World War II Memorial recognizes the ways Americans served, honors those who fell, and recognizes the victory they achieved to restore freedom and end tyranny around the globe.
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