Suggestions for Monument near Washington

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

CJ W. • December 27, 2011Walk around the monument at night for some unique, beautiful views.

_ • November 6, 2014Great monument with a spectacular view. Take a few moments to sit on the marble steps.

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

Guillodf • September 18, 2016Amazing, full of history, very well kept and just in the middle between Washington Monument and Lincoln Memorial

Jonathan B. • April 8, 2013This is an under-appreciated gem of a monument, and kids love it because there are lots of fountains and rocks to climb on.

jeyo • December 14, 2015This is a quiet space of reflection. You can feel the weight of history here, and even still see its impact with flowers laid about the monument.

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.

Jana • January 29, 2019It reopened after the shutdown! The walk around the island was nice, but a bit muddy in parts. Do not miss the Roosevelt statue inthe middle!

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

Maggie M. • March 19, 2022This is a really nice spot to stop in the center of the island.

Laura M. • August 5, 2012Remember that never in the history of the U.S. Military has a woman been drafted! Thank You, and Welcome Home!

Skye M. • March 27, 2011Best in early spring when the trees are in bloom.

Camille W. • October 2, 2015Fun to go to in the summer and people watch.

Tammy G. • July 14, 2011My faves: the kitchen garden, West Wing, Sasha & Malia's swingset & the view of the monuments.

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.

Marc M. • February 23, 2015Everything!

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.

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.

chris m. • August 5, 2010It's a great place to get changed and ready to do the bidding of the Marine Corps.

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.

John M. • January 16, 2019Drop by during the daylight hours to see it best

Andrew G. • December 1, 2013Perfect spot for a picture of the White House

Amy C. • May 22, 2019Steep—but worth the climb to say you did it!

Lauren • April 7, 2011Love the residents- work with them everyday. They have great stories to tell!

C-SPAN • August 30, 2011Designed by Cass Gilbert and sculpted by Daniel Chester French this 78 ft. memorial for the Army’s First Division took 5 years to build. More info C-SPAN American History TV video.

JH H. • September 17, 2019This guy has a great view of the city!

James C. • August 16, 2015Cool monument check it out.