Suggestions for Monument / Landmark near Southwest Employment Area, Washington

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.

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

CJ W. • December 27, 2011Some of the best, most overlooked statues in DC. Check the detail on the horse-drawn artillery statues on the south end.

Rick B. • April 17, 2018Got there too late for the tour and they only do one tour a day now.

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

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

Dustin H. • December 15, 2014Always a great view to take in, try and get it from all angles!

Jana • September 7, 2021Take a walk around the tidal basin to this beautiful place. There is parking along the Potomac.

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

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.

M Squared Real Estate • August 20, 2011The statue's base is surrounded by three statues of a student, a warrior, and a statesman, representing his distinguished academic, military, and political careers.

Markus T. • January 18, 2016One of the newer memorials, but a definite "must-see". Located directly between the Washington Monument and the Lincoln Memorial. Very scenic!

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

M Squared Real Estate • August 20, 2011Facing the Capitol is the statue of Peace, holding an olive branch, and surrounded by symbols of prosperity.

Parth A. • October 19, 2015Stunning view of the tidal basin. Good walk around the basin.

Britt A. • May 30, 2015Really great and artistic concept to represent one of the most influential civil rights leaders of our times

Clark K. • August 29, 2010Don't forget the five elements pagoda across the Basin

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

CJ W. • December 27, 201126,000 from the District served in WWI. Their names are in the cornerstone. Those who lost their lives are inscribed around the side.

Ben F. • August 8, 2014Nice spot for outdoor lunch, more shaded seating than the Navy Memorial across the street.

Esty S. • August 20, 2010Amazing library! With a little book shop. Really nice layout. If I lived in DC I would spend a lot of time here.

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.

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

Michael • April 28, 2012Nice memorial to sit and enjoy the garden. Completely empty and forgotten though that also means its idyllic and somewhat peaceful.

M Squared Real Estate • August 20, 2011The bells ring every quarter-hour, although the best time to visit is undoubtedly the Fourth of July, when the bells ring to the tune of the Star Spangled Banner at 2PM.

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.

Kelsey H. • October 28, 2013Ask the park rangers in the gardens for presidential stories.

Don A. • June 30, 2010Ultimate frisbee every Wednesday - 6PM to dark