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Jefferson Memorial


TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #24 of 279 attractions in Washington DC
Traveller Description: A 19-foot bronze statue of perhaps the most esteemed founding father sits beneath a columned rotunda in the style of the Roman Pantheon.
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Attraction type: Monument
Activities: City walk sightseeing
Address: South of the Washington Monument on Ohio Dr.
At the south shore of the Tidal Basin Washington DC, DC 20242
Tel: 202-426-6841

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5 of 5 stars
sf bay area
27 Oct 2009

This is my favorite memorial. Its neoclassical architecture is just beautiful. It is right next to the Tidal Basin. What a lovely sight it is. I think this site is often overlooked. When we were there, there were only a handful of people, while the Lincoln Memorial had large crowds. This memorial is simple but very elegant. It is worth... more

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5 of 5 stars
Clive, Iowa
11 Oct 2009

My wife and I and two of our young grandsons visited the Jefferson Memorial. It has lots of information along the inside walls of the memorial and I think many people do not visit the lower level which has a number of exhibits and a great gift shop. Yes, one should bring a camera and good walking shoes. The view... more

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5 of 5 stars
Mississippi
20 Sep 2009

The walking path and view from the front steps along with the statue itself made this my favorite even over the Lincoln more

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4 of 5 stars
Oregon Coast
26 Apr 2009
1
person found this review helpful

We stopped off here from the hop on/hop off trolley tour. The memorial is very impressive and is located in a beautiful area by the tidal basin. We were there in early March so it was not at all crowded. The rotunda part has a huge statue of Jefferson, looking toward the White House. The side walls hold some of... more

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4 of 5 stars
Bay City, Michigan
15 Apr 2009
2
people found this review helpful

This monument, as others have stated, is set off a bit by itself in Washington, DC. I found it very beautiful at night, when it was much quieter. We had a full moon behind it, more or less, and that certainly was wonderful. The view from the monument over the Tidal Basin, looking towards the Washington Monument, is stunning. The... more

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3 of 5 stars
clarksville tennessee
14 Oct 2008
1
person found this review helpful

I think we enjoyed the scenery of the area moreso than the acutal monument. The rotundum is very pretty, but, the walk to get to it didn't make it worthwhile. It seems they could have put some kind of Metro stop closeby. I think that may be why this site is often overlooked. I would recommend a tour rather than... more

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3 of 5 stars
Tel Aviv
30 Apr 2008
2
people found this review helpful

Getting to Jefferson Memorial, as well as to many of the other D.C.'s monuments, requires a lot of walking. There is no Metro line near this monument, so if you don't have a car you will have to walk from the Mall something like 2-2.5 km to get there. The walk can be very pleasant off course, but only if... more

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5 of 5 stars
Michigan
29 Mar 2008
3
people found this review helpful

I absolutely love this memorial. I like it best in the evening around sundown or after sundown. I have never experienced as much of a crown at the Jefferson Memorial as I have at the other memorials/monuments around DC. It's a little bit of a walk but well worth it. I like the quotes/speeches engraved in the memorial. more

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5 of 5 stars
Watkins Glen, New York
27 Nov 2007
6
people found this review helpful

We visited the Jefferson Memorial and FDR Memorial Park in the evening, on the first night that we were in D.C. Part of me wishes that we were able to get back to them during the day, but I do believe that, especially with the park, the night visit made a dramatic impact as well. The park is laid out... more

7 Nov 2007
3
people found this review helpful

I loved the jefferson memorial. I thought that it was breathtaking. I was cool to look and see some of Jeffersons Quotes. It is a great picture place. Right of the Potamic river it has great vewis even in all 4 seasons. you will love the momorial more

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South of the Washington Monument on Ohio Dr., At the south shore of the Tidal Basin, Washington DC, DC 20242
Tel: 202-426-6841