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The Jefferson Memorial
MONUMENTS
& MEMORIALS
V i s i t the f a m o u s m o n u me n ts
a n d mem o r i a ls i n W a sh i n g t o n , D C
T H E J E F F E R S ON M E M ORIA L
The Lincoln Memorial
This gem on the National Mall is dedicated to Thomas Jefferson, the third U.S.
president and author of the Declaration of Independence. The location and
architecture of the Thomas Jefferson Memorial make it stand out among DC’s
amazing array of monuments and memorials. Designed by John Russell Pope in
1925, the memorial resembles the Pantheon in Rome, an adaptation of Neoclassical
architecture favored by Thomas Jefferson himself. Surrounded by water, the structure
is located on the National Mall’s Tidal Basin, a large body of water that is bordered
by DC’s famous cherry blossom trees. On a moonlit night, the memorial creates a
beautiful, shimmering image on the water, and in springtime, it’s joined by blooming
cherry blossom trees.
T H E L IN C O L N M E M ORIA L
The iconic memorial built to honor the 16th U.S. president is a must-see for every
visitor to the nation’s capital. The grand Lincoln Memorial towers over the Reflecting
Pool, anchoring the western end of the National Mall. The best way to approach the
memorial is from the east, by the Washington Monument and the National World
War II Memorial. This will put you at the edge of the Reflecting Pool, a shimmering
expanse which best illuminates the grand structures honoring our most storied
leaders.
“Let’s face it, the famous monuments
and memorials are why you’re here”
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THE PRESTIGE | THE WATERGATE HOTEL
Both Memorials are open 24 hours a day, every day of the year. Rangers are on duty
from 9:30 am to 10 pm daily. The easiest way to reach the Memorials is by Metrorail or
Metrobus. The nearest Metro stations are Foggy Bottom and Smithsonian, both on the
Orange, Blue and Silver lines. If traveling by Metrobus, take the 32, 34 or 36 routes.
THE PRESTIGE | THE WATERGATE HOTEL
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