This memorial is dedicated to the 34th President of the United States of America. Congress created a commission to build the memorial in October 1999, with final design approval and groundbreaking in 2017. The planned opening of May 8, 2020, the 75th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day, was postponed until September 17th of the […]
Built to honor the 4.7 million Americans who served in the First World War, including the 116,516 who made the ultimate sacrifice, this memorial was formally unveiled on April 16, 2021. This new memorial incorporates the existing memorial to Gen. John J. Pershing, who was the commander of the American Expeditionary Forces during that war. […]
This post is a guide to the Martin Luther King, Jr (MLK) Memorial in Washington, DC. We provide tips on planning your visit as well as a self-guided and video walkthrough of the memorial to help explain its design concepts. Let's get started! INTRODUCTION The Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial is Washington D.C.’s newest […]
This post is an overview with links to further resources of our list of the 25 top monuments and memorials you must see in Washington DC. TOP 25 MONUMENTS TO SEE IN DC Washington, DC is full of memorials and monuments to presidents, wars, servicemen, and individuals. But most visitors to DC limit themselves to just […]
The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool is one of the most famous attractions in DC. While it is technically part of the Lincoln Memorial, it deserves its own post. And to be honest, we should refer to it as the Washington Monument Reflecting Pool since that is what the reflection is. (though there is also the […]
This post is a guide to visiting the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, DC, including information on its architecture, symbolism, and myths. I will also explain how you can tour the Lincoln Memorial, on your own, or with a group - maybe us, Free Tours by Foot. As local walking tour guides, the Lincoln Memorial is […]
This post is a guide to the Franklin Delano Roosevelt (FDR) Memorial in Washington, DC, with tips on planning your visit as well as a self-guided walkthrough. INTRODUCTION This memorial is dedicated to the 32nd President of the United States, Franklin Delano Roosevelt. FDR was a central figure of the 20th century during a time […]
This post covers the facts about the WWII Memorial in Washington, DC, with tips on how to get here, guided tours and what you will see. I've been leading tours of the National Mall with DC by Foot since 2011 and have taken thousands of guests through this memorial. Of course, the greatest experiences have […]
The Washington Monument is the pinnacle of the Washington, DC skyline - literally. Going to the top is one of the hardest tickets to get in the city! We go into detail below on how to get tickets but if you want a quick answer on how to get tickets to the Washington Monument: We […]
This post is a guide to visiting the Air Force Memorial, including directions on how to get there and a self-guided tour. For more information on the traditional bomb burst with missing man that inspired the Air Force Memorial spires, read the design section below. Overview The Air Force Memorial honors the service and heritage […]
This post is a guide to the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, DC, known popularly as "The Vietnam Wall", with tips on how to find particular names. Visiting the Vietnam Wall with tour groups is a special honor for me. My Uncle Jim served in Vietnam and would later die to illness he received while […]
This is a short guide to the Thomas Jefferson Memorial in Washington, DC, including tips on parking, public transport as well as a short guided tour. The Jefferson Memorial is located on the Tidal Basin, so not officially on the National Mall but close enough! We visit this on our National Mall & Tidal Basin […]
This post is a guide to the Korean War Veterans Memorial in Washington, DC and covers how to get here as well as explaining its symbolism. Overview The memorial is dedicated to the millions of Americans who served their country during this military conflict as well as 21 other nations that fought by America's side. […]
Visiting the Lincoln Memorial is a must-do while in Washington, DC! It is the most visited memorial in the city, with 6 million people coming to see it every year. It is completely free to visit the Lincoln Memorial and there is no ticket required but you do need to know how to get there! […]
This post is a guide to the United States Marine Corps War Memorial (also known as the Iwo Jima Memorial) in Arlington VA, just outside of Washington, DC.
September 11, 2001, started as a sunny day in Washington, DC. However, the beauty of that morning would be marred forever when five hijackers took control of American Airlines Flight 77 and directed it toward the capital city. At precisely 9:37 a.m. the plane crashed into the Pentagon, killing 184 people. There were 59 victims on […]
