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.

Things You Should Do • November 23, 2011Take the tour from Bike the Sites and ride your bike right up to the steps. Lots of fun and you easily explore all the monuments in less time than it takes walking or bussing.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

Erik M. • August 31, 2011Tourists can eat in the main cafe but beware, it is a bit more expensive than nearby places.

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

DC Preservation League • May 11, 2011Constructed between 1879 and 1881, this is the nation’s best preserved example of 19th-century world’s fair or exposition-type architecture; Adolf Cluss Architect; National Historic Landmark.

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