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.

Matthew S. • July 18, 2021Best monument for when you want to seriously reflect on American values operationalized through history.

Angie H. • April 8, 2016A hidden gem of a monument. Not the most popular, but perhaps the most pleasant to visit, especially during cherry blossom season.

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.

Going Out Guide from PostLocal • March 22, 2011#CherryBlossoms: Japanese and U.S. dignitaries gather April 3 from 2:30 to 4 p.m. to light the 360-year-old Japanese stone lantern that Japan gave to the United States in 1954.

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.

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

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.

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

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

Telework Week • February 29, 2012Joining the USDA for a Pledge-a-Thon. Stop by the South Building cafeteria and pledge for Telework Week!

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

DC Preservation League • July 27, 2011Constructed between 1879-1881 by architects Cluss & Schulze, it was built to house the international exhibits left over from the Philadephia Continennial Exhibition of 1876.

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