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Be a in tourist in DC

Be a in tourist in DC

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Created by Matt Rosenberg • Updated On: November 13, 2012

If you have a couple days in our Nations Capital then make sure to spend them hitting up these "must-see" monuments. Wear comfortable shoes and have your camera ready ;)

Arlington National Cemetery is one of Be a in tourist in DC.

1. Arlington National Cemetery

214 McNair Rd, Arlington, VA
Cemetery · 129 tips and reviews

Matt R.Matt Rosenberg: Most of everything you will want to see is uphill so wear comfortable shoes. Make sure you stop by the Tomb of The Unknowns for a truly humbling experience at the top of every hour.

Tomb of the Unknown Soldier is one of Be a in tourist in DC.

2. Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

9.2
Arlington National Cemetery (btw Memorial Dr & Roosevelt Dr, Section 48), Arlington, VA
Monument · 40 tips and reviews

Matt R.Matt Rosenberg: Bring a camera and be prepared to be humbled beyond belief for The Changing of The Guard.

US Marine Corps War Memorial (Iwo Jima) is one of Be a in tourist in DC.

3. US Marine Corps War Memorial (Iwo Jima)

US Marine Memorial Cir, Arlington, VA
Memorial Site · 84 tips and reviews
Washington Monument is one of Be a in tourist in DC.

4. 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

Matt R.Matt Rosenberg: Damn....that is one TALL monument?!

Lincoln Memorial is one of Be a in tourist in DC.

5. Lincoln Memorial

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

Matt R.Matt Rosenberg: Lincoln is a boss. You can get some GREAT pics of the reflecting pool looking towards the Washington Monument from the steps of the Lincoln Memorial.

Thomas Jefferson Memorial is one of Be a in tourist in DC.

6. Thomas Jefferson Memorial

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

Matt R.Matt Rosenberg: Make this your last stop and check it out at night. He looks out over the Tidal Basin for some great night-time shots.

The White House is one of Be a in tourist in DC.

7. 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

Matt R.Matt Rosenberg: It's the White House. You HAVE to stop by and see it.

Korean War Veterans Memorial is one of Be a in tourist in DC.

8. 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
Vietnam Veterans Memorial is one of Be a in tourist in DC.

9. Vietnam Veterans Memorial

9.3
5 Henry Bacon Dr NW (at Constitution Ave NW), Washington, D.C.
Monument · Northwest Washington · 91 tips and reviews

Matt R.Matt Rosenberg: You can't visit this site and NOT be moved. If you have friends/family on 'The Wall' be sure to grab a pencil and paper to "rub off" their names.

World War II Memorial is one of Be a in tourist in DC.

10. World War II Memorial

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

Matt R.Matt Rosenberg: Check it out at any time of the day. It is awe-inspiring to walk around and see everything that went into building it.

Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial is one of Be a in tourist in DC.

11. 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

Matt R.Matt Rosenberg: MLK Jr. is a boss. A great testament to everything he worked for.