Washington DC Attractions
16 Attractions
White House
Located at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, the White House is the main residence of the President of the United States, though it’s often used by writers and journalists to describe actions done…
Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial
Carved in memory of Civil Rights Leader Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. this memorial is located on four acres of land near the northwest corner of the Tidal Basin, not far from the Korean War Memorial.
US Capitol Building
Located at the Eastern end of the National Mall, the United States Capitol Building is the center around which Pierre L’Enfant designed the layout of the streets around Washington, D.C.
World War II Memorial
On the National Mall between the Washington Monument in the East and the Lincoln Memorial in the West the National World War II Memorial is located.
Vietnam War Memorial
Located in Constitution Gardens, next to the National Mall, the Vietnam Veterans Memorial is dedicated to all of those in the armed services that died during the war in Vietnam …
Lincoln Memorial
Across from the Washington Monument, you will find the Lincoln Memorial on the National Mall. Dedicated in 1922 this memorial houses the seated sculpture of Abraham Lincoln inside a large …
Jefferson Memorial
Dedicated to the third president of the United States, and author of the Declaration of Independence, Thomas Jefferson, this iconic memorial rests in the heart of the Tidal Basin and is surrounded …
Washington Monument
This monumental obelisk was built to honor George Washington, America’s first president, and stands today as the world’s tallest freestanding stone structure.
Iwo Jima Memorial
The Iwo Jima Memorial, also known as the US Marine Corps War Memorial, is located near Arlington Cemetery and the Netherlands Carillion (a structure/gift from the people of the Netherlands…
Korean War Memorial
Located on the south end of the Reflecting Pool, on the National Mall, the Korean War Veteran’s Memorial was dedicated in 1992 by President George W. Bush, and the construction was …
FDR Memorial
Tracing the twelve-year window of history of Franklin Delano Roosevelt’s presidency this memorial covers 7.5 acres of land overlooking the Tidal Basin. It has four separate walled outdoor …
The National Archives Building
The National Archives Building is the headquarters of the US National Archives and Records Administration. The building is located north of the National Mall at 700 Pennsylvania Avenue in Washington DC. The entrance to Rotunda is located on Constitution Avenue, and the research entrance is on Pennsylvania Avenue. There is another, larger facility, known as…
African American Civil War Memorial
The African American Civil War Memorial Museum is located in the U Street district of Washington DC. This eponymous memorial was dedicated in July 1998 by the African American Civil War Memorial Freedom Foundation, commemorates the service of 209,145 African-American soldiers and about 7,000 white and 2,145 Hispanic soldiers, along with approximately 20,000 unsegregated Navy…
The National Museum of African American History and Culture Museum
The National Museum of African American History and Culture is the only national museum devoted exclusively to the documentation of African American life, history, and culture. It was established by an Act of Congress in 2003, following decades of efforts to promote and highlight the contributions of African Americans. To date, the museum has collected more…
World War I Memorial
The National World War I Memorial is commemorating the service rendered by members of the US Armed Forces in World War I. The 2015 National Defense Authorization Act authorized the World War I Centennial Commission to build the memorial in Pershing Park, which located at 14th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue NW in Washington DC.
US Navy Memorial
The US Navy Memorial honors those who have served or are currently serving in the Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, and the Merchant Marine. It is located on Pennsylvania Avenue NW between 7th Street NW and 9th Street NW, next to the Archives station of the Washington DC Metro and adjacent the National Archives building.
