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Washington Tourist Spots

Washington Tourist Spots

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Created by Adam • Updated On: March 19, 2018
Washington Monument is one of Washington Tourist Spots.

1. Washington Monument

9.5
2 15th St NW (btwn Constitution Ave NW & Independence Ave SW), Washington, D.C.
Monument · Southwest Washington · 344 tips and reviews

@mrfboyer@mrfboyer: Best pictures come at sunset from the WW2 monument

Lincoln Memorial is one of Washington Tourist Spots.

2. Lincoln Memorial

9.6
2 Lincoln Memorial Circle NW (btwn Constitution & Independence Ave SW), Washington, D.C.
Monument · Southwest Washington · 471 tips and reviews

3. Thomas Jefferson Memorial

9.4
16 E Basin Dr SW (at Ohio Dr SW), Washington, D.C.
Monument · Southwest Washington · 144 tips and reviews

CozmikCozmik: Another fabulous spot I've shot many weddings. Sunset/dusk the light is perfect for shooting from the steps out to the Monument with the Tidal Basin as backdrop. Be mindful of the rangers ;-)

4. Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial

9.3
1850 W Basin Dr SW (at Independence Ave SW), Washington, D.C.
Monument · Southwest Washington · 144 tips and reviews

Jackie R.Jackie Raftery: Beautiful view of the city! Lovely quotes around the monument.

World War II Memorial is one of Washington Tourist Spots.

5. World War II Memorial

9.5
1750 Independence Ave SW (at 17th St SW), Washington, D.C.
Monument · Southwest Washington · 160 tips and reviews

GuillodfGuillodf: Amazing, full of history, very well kept and just in the middle between Washington Monument and Lincoln Memorial

6. Vietnam Veterans Memorial

9.2
5 Henry Bacon Dr NW (at Constitution Ave NW), Washington, D.C.
Monument · Northwest Washington · 91 tips and reviews

jeyojeyo: This 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.

7. Korean War Veterans Memorial

9.2
10 Daniel French Dr SW (at Independence Ave SW), Washington, D.C.
Monument · Southwest Washington · 74 tips and reviews

Mike B.Mike Barker: Best time to view this monument is at dusk. Very powerful. 🇺🇸

8. Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool

9.1
W Potomac Park (btwn Lincoln & World War II Memorials), Washington, D.C.
Fountain · Southwest Washington · 76 tips and reviews

Ellen S.Ellen S. P.: Take a picture reflecting the Washington, WWII, or Lincoln Monuments.

Theodore Roosevelt Island is one of Washington Tourist Spots.

9. Theodore Roosevelt Island

8.8
Analostan Island, Washington, D.C.
Monument · Northwest Washington · 28 tips and reviews
The White House is one of Washington Tourist Spots.

10. The White House

8.8
1600 Pennsylvania Ave NW (btwn 15th St NW & 17th St NW), Washington, D.C.
Government Building · Northwest Washington · 512 tips and reviews