Suggestions for Monument near Washington

@mrfboyer • March 13, 2015Best pictures come at sunset from the WW2 monument

Breno D. • January 24, 2015AWESOME view !! ... Just sit back and enjoy this beautiful national monument next to your buddy abraham lincoln 🇺🇸📍🙌

Chris S. • July 6, 2015This is a bit out of the way being on the backside of the Basin - but is a must see monument.

Jackie R. • February 22, 2013Beautiful view of the city! Lovely quotes around the monument.

Matthew S. • July 18, 2021Best monument for when you want to seriously reflect on American values operationalized through history.

Angie H. • April 8, 2016A hidden gem of a monument. Not the most popular, but perhaps the most pleasant to visit, especially during cherry blossom season.

Mike B. • October 4, 2014Best time to view this monument is at dusk. Very powerful. 🇺🇸

M Squared Real Estate • August 20, 2011Grant's monument occupies the single most prominent location on the Capitol Grounds, directly over the reflecting pool.

Amy C. • November 12, 2018Don’t overlook this monument on the Mall.

Going Out Guide from PostLocal • March 22, 2011#CherryBlossoms: Japanese and U.S. dignitaries gather April 3 from 2:30 to 4 p.m. to light the 360-year-old Japanese stone lantern that Japan gave to the United States in 1954.

Dani C. • September 20, 2020Beautiful memorial! Your supposed to start by the statue of him as a boy and work your way to the other end. Frankly either way is fine. Just see it all.

L K. • October 1, 2016Don't forget: less than 70 years separates the Wright Flyer from Apollo 11.

Keith B. • December 21, 2017It's ok to visit

Brett G. • June 7, 2012Scott H.'s tip from Nov. 2011 no longer applies. Monument has been cleaned up & garden has filled in.A great, quiet stop between Jefferson and FDR memorials. See it in summer.

loran j. • May 16, 2015Not much of a monument compared to some of the others around, but stop by and see it.

Telework Week • February 29, 2012Joining the USDA for a Pledge-a-Thon. Stop by the South Building cafeteria and pledge for Telework Week!

Julian B. • October 19, 2010Try the sushi in the food court........good stuff

DC Preservation League • July 27, 2011Constructed between 1879-1881 by architects Cluss & Schulze, it was built to house the international exhibits left over from the Philadephia Continennial Exhibition of 1876.

Eric H. • April 26, 2014Great running trails with spectacular views of the historic monuments.