The memorial is certainly worth visiting but the view from the steps toward the Mall is breathtaking. Also take the short walk to the Korean War Memorial which will place you on the battlefield.
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#3 of 280 attractions in Washington DC
Attraction type: Monument; Other
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- 20 Nov 2009 "A Sight To Behold!"
- 18 Nov 2009 "Freedom Reigns"
- 11 Nov 2009 "Walk the Mall at night"
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#4 of 280 attractions in Washington DC
The DC by Foot "More than Monuments" FREE walking tour is a quick and free tour of the monuments that some consider to be smarter and funnier than the tours that are presented by the park service or...
Attraction type: Historic site; Historic walking area; Landmark/point of interest; Monument; Tour
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- 20 Nov 2009 "Great tour - highly recommend you go"
- 16 Nov 2009 "Outstanding, Fantastic - An Annual Tradition"
- 14 Nov 2009 "Well worth the time"
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#8 of 280 attractions in Washington DC
Prominent 555-foot-high classical obelisk where visitors are whisked by elevator to an observation deck for spectacular views of America's capital.
Attraction type: Monument; Observation deck/tower
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- 22 Nov 2009 "A must-see in DC"
- 1 Nov 2009 "Disappointing Tour Experience"
- 8 Oct 2009 "A MUST SEE"
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#11 of 280 attractions in Washington DC
The Vietnam Memorial Wall is a must-see. You will see touching photos, letters and flowers left in rememberence of the daddy they never knew or son that never came home. Please, if you are taking...
Attraction type: Monument
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- 18 Nov 2009 "Honoring the Fallen"
- 8 Oct 2009 "Memorial at twilight"
- 4 Aug 2009 "Vietnam Veterans Memorial"
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#12 of 280 attractions in Washington DC
This outdoor memorial is the most popular of presidential memorials, in large part because of its elegant design, which includes waterfalls and sculptures.
Attraction type: Monument; Government building
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- 8 Dec 2009 "Strange"
- 1 Nov 2009 "So Peaceful"
- 16 Oct 2009 "The FDR Memorial is a must see...."
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#14 of 280 attractions in Washington DC
This memorial to Korean War veterans consists of the Pool of Remembrance and the triangular Field of Service depicting 19 soldiers on the field of combat.
Attraction type: Monument; Other
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- 14 Oct 2009 "Awsome at night."
- 20 Sep 2009 "Take the time to find it"
- 23 Aug 2009 "Beautiful and inspiring"
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#15 of 280 attractions in Washington DC
The theater in which Abraham Lincoln was shot.
Attraction type: Historic site; History museum; Theatre; Other
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- 1 Nov 2009 "Amazing"
- 12 Oct 2009 "Awesome HIstory!"
- 23 Aug 2009 "Wow - this is where it happened."
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#20 of 280 attractions in Washington DC
Attraction type: Architectural building; Historic home
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#23 of 280 attractions in Washington DC
Former home of Post cereal heir Marjorie Merriweather Post houses the largest collection of Russian imperial art outside of Russia.
Attraction type: Art gallery; Historic home; Other; Garden
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- 25 Oct 2009 "Loved the Japanese Garden"
- 20 Jul 2009 "Beautiful gardens"
- 24 Jun 2009 "Wonderful collection of fine art"
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#24 of 280 attractions in Washington DC
A 19-foot bronze statue of perhaps the most esteemed founding father sits beneath a columned rotunda in the style of the Roman Pantheon.
Attraction type: Monument
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- 27 Oct 2009 "Just Beautiful"
- 11 Oct 2009 "This is an awe-inspiring memorial to visit."
- 20 Sep 2009 "My favorite Memorial"
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#26 of 280 attractions in Washington DC
Attraction type: Monument
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- 8 Dec 2009 "Impersonal"
- 18 Nov 2009 "A Tribute to Those who Served"
- 17 Oct 2009 "World War II Memorial"
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#28 of 280 attractions in Washington DC
National Park Service Website: http://www.nps.go... Contains opening hours
Attraction type: Architectural building; Historic site; Observation deck/tower; Other
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- 14 Nov 2009 "2nd tallest building in DC"
- 25 Oct 2009 "View of the City that helps orient you to where things are"
- 12 Oct 2009 "Worth a quick swing by"
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#35 of 280 attractions in Washington DC
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#38 of 280 attractions in Washington DC
Attraction type: Architectural building; Art gallery; Art gallery; Historic site
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- 3 Dec 2009 "excellent museum worth the time"
- 25 Oct 2009 "Enjoy American Treasures Away From the Crowds"
- 21 Jul 2009 "There's better art to see in the city..."
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#41 of 280 attractions in Washington DC
After a $15 million restoration by the National Trust for Historic Preservation, a private, non-profit organization, President Lincoln's Cottage is open to the public for the first time, giving Americans an intimate, never-before-seen view of Abraham Lincoln’s presidency and family life. In addition to President Lincoln’s Cottage, the Robert H. Smith Visitor Education Center adjacent to the Cottage, features related exhibits and media presentations. Tickets are available through online, advance purchase is strongly recommended.
Attraction type: Historic home
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- 11 Apr 2009 "An Unheralded Gem"
- 21 May 2008 "A do not miss on your DC trip!"
- 23 Apr 2008 "Great for history buffs"
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#54 of 280 attractions in Washington DC
The only presidential museum in D.C., the well-preserved former house of Woodrow Wilson.
Attraction type: Historic home; Museum; Other; History museum
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- 22 Nov 2009 "Something different in DC"
- 21 Jun 2009 "A wonderful insight into Wilson's private home"
- 12 Jul 2008 "Who Knew?"
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#57 of 280 attractions in Washington DC
For information on setting up a White House tour or the logistics (what you can’t bring on the tour etc.) The tour itself lasts about 20 - 45 minutes. You enter the Executive Mansion from East...
Attraction type: Government building; Historic home; Other
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- 17 Nov 2009 "Beautiful"
- 5 Nov 2009 "A little disappointing"
- 1 Nov 2009 "The most beautiful historic attraction!"
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#61 of 280 attractions in Washington DC
Attraction type: Monument
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- 6 Aug 2009 "Sit on Einstein's Lap!"
- 13 Jul 2009 "Neat stop off the beaten path, but a little rowdy"
- 30 May 2008 "Worth the Trip"
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#62 of 280 attractions in Washington DC
Right across from the White House, this is one of the oldest surviving homes in Washington DC and was designed by Benjamin Henry Latrobe.
Attraction type: Historic home; Other
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- 9 May 2008 "Little Hidden Gem in Plain site"
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#79 of 280 attractions in Washington DC
Attraction type: Historic home; History museum
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- 17 Feb 2009 "Unique Museum"
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