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9.6Monument •2 Lincoln Memorial Circle NW (btwn Constitution & Independence Ave SW), Washington
Michelle H. • February 25, 2012I went with my Granddaughters and Daughter and their Girl Scout troop, a 2 years ago. It was a truly amazing weekend. Saw everything we could possibly see, walked 20 miles it seemed around the city.
Allen V. • September 23, 2018A beautiful monument to commemorate one of the most trying times in world history. Very tastefully executed.
9.5Monument •2 15th St NW (btwn Constitution Ave NW & Independence Ave SW), Washington
Anderson D. • August 17, 2014Awesome! It's a nice place to spend a entire day
DM • July 25, 2015Tourists always forget about this beautiful place because it's a little bit aside from other monuments, but you MUST see it, I'm 100% sure
9.3Monument •1850 W Basin Dr SW (at Independence Ave SW), Washington
Jackie R. • February 22, 2013Beautiful view of the city! Lovely quotes around the monument.
Paige C. • March 26, 2016Gorgeous! Come here for the peak blooms of the cherry blossom trees! It gets crowded, so try to come during the week and walk all the way around!
Zeba S. • April 10, 2016Perfect picnic spot for Spring! 🌸 the tidal basin area is very crowded on weekends.
Shoaib T. • August 21, 2014Amazing place . Great learning and yes nice walk along yhe river peaceful
Linda R. • April 4, 2015We always choose Captain Whites for a better selection of crabs & price *****.
9.1Monument •10 Daniel French Dr SW (at Independence Ave SW), Washington
Mike B. • October 4, 2014Best time to view this monument is at dusk. Very powerful. 🇺🇸
9.1Fountain •W Potomac Park (btwn Lincoln & World War II Memorials), WashingtonPaige C. • March 26, 2016Always a beautiful walk on any day! Dog friendly!
8.9Botanical Garden • $$$$ •100 Maryland Ave SW (Independence Ave), Washington
Rachel • April 14, 2015Beautiful outdoor gardens and indoor greenhouse. I am so glad I checked this place out!
Pam R. • April 11, 2017It's a great place to go to if, you want to just talk and take in the beautiful view in the evening.
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.
M Squared Real Estate • August 15, 2011The park features many of Washington's famous cherry trees, has terrific views of the city and is a popular place for biking, running, fishing and picnicking.
8.5Monument •1964 Independence Ave SW (in West Potomac Park), Washington
Kye S. • January 30, 2010Incredibly impressive. What makes it even more special, the vets who are there, love to talk about their experience. To hear history first hand like that is incredible.
8.4Scenic Lookout •Lenfant Plz SW (6th St Sw), Washington
IWalked Audio Tours • May 27, 2013Per artist“Edge of the sculpture portrays a path of a star as it flows through the center of the sculpture’s ‘back hole’ into negative-space time & on again into positive space” Full history via<LINK>
Architect of the Capitol (AOC) • June 21, 2018Bartholdi Park was created in 1932 and named for Frederic Auguste Bartholdi, the sculptor of the historic fountain located at its center.
Ashley S. • November 17, 2013Take a tour! The guide will tell you so many cool things you can't read about! #mco435
Eugene S. • August 13, 2014Make sure you ore book tickets online. It's cheap and you can skip the queue
Eric A. • September 18, 2011The statues were cast in bronze in Florence in 1950, and were a gift from the people of Italy!
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.
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