Lincoln Memorial
Dedicated to our 16th president, Abraham Lincoln, this memorial is one of the most impressive sights in Washington. Park Rangers will present a brief lecture upon request.

(202) 426-6841
Park Rangers are present from 8 a.m. to 11:45 p.m. daily, except on Christmas.

Washington Monument
The famous marble obelisk, honoring America’s first president, is the tallest structure in the nation’s capital. Elevators take you to the top of the 555 foot monument; lines are usually long but move quickly. Tickets are required and can be picked up free of charge, only on the day of , at the kiosk located on the grounds. The Parks Service notes that kiosk tickets often run out early, so advanced ticketing is encouraged. Walk Down tours where visitors may descend the internal stairway and view the stone contributions from every state are available by request, call in advance.

(202) 426-6841
Advanced Ticketing ($1.50 service fee per ticket): 1-800-967-2283 or reservations.hps.gov.
9 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. daily.
Park Rangers are present from 8 a.m. to 11:45 p.m. daily.
Closed Christmas.

Jefferson Memorial
The Jefferson Memorial celebrates the architectural and governmental influence of our country’s second president. A small lake called the Tidal Basin is located at the foot of the memorial. The area the center of attention during the annual Cherry Blossom Festival.

(202) 426-6841
Park Rangers are present from 8 a.m. to 11:45 p.m. daily.

Vietnam Memorial
The Vietnam Veterans Memorial honors the men and women of the Armed Forces who served in Vietnam.

(202) 426-6841
Park Rangers are present from 8 a.m. to 11:45 p.m. daily, except on Christmas Day.

The Vietnam Women’s Memorial
Created to honor "women of the Armed Forces of the United States who served in the Republic of Vietnam during the Vietnam Era."

(202) 426-6841
Park Rangers are present from 8 a.m. to 11:45 p.m. daily.

National World War II Memorial
The National World War II Memorial is the newest and last memorial to be constructed on the Mall. It is "dedicated to the 16 million who served in the Armed Forces, the 400,000 who died, and those who supported at home." Opened in April 2004. The memorial is located at the eastern end of the Reflecting Pool between the Lincoln Memorial and Washington Monument.

(202) 619-7222

Arlington National Cemetery
Located in Virginia, Arlington National Cemetery is a working cemetery and the final resting place of thousands of American soldiers, sailors, and airmen. The cemetery is accessible by car, Metro, TourMobile, or Old Town Trolley. Open to the public.

(703) 607-8000
8 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily April to September.
8 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily October to March.

The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
Changing of the guard on the hour from October 1 to March 14 and on the half-hour from March 15 to September 30.

FDR Memorial
This memorial is dedicated to our 32nd president, Franklin Delano Roosevelt (FDR).

(202) 426-6841
Park Rangers are present from 8 a.m. to 11:45 p.m. daily.

Korean War Veterans Memorial
The Korean War Veterans Memorial consists of 19 statues of U.S. ground troopers equipped for battle moving toward an American flag. Etched into the granite of this memorial are photographs of hundreds of faces taken from military archives.

(202) 619-7222
Park Rangers are present from 8 a.m. to 11:45 p.m. daily, except Christmas and New Year’s Day.

Iwo Jima Memorial
This memorial depicts one of the most famous events of World War II and stands as a symbol of this nation’s reverence for the honored dead of the U.S. Marine Corps. This memorial is on the grounds of Arlington National Cemetery and accessible 24 hours a day.

The U.S. Navy Memorial
This memorial centers on a circular plaza bearing a large stone map of the world. The Visitor Center contains impressive artwork, a Ship’s Store, and an interactive video display of every ship and aircraft in the Navy.
Tours available upon request.

(202) 737-2300
The memorial is accessible 24 hours a day.
Visitor Center is open 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday.
Closed on federal holidays except Memorial Day; Sundays during March-October, and Sundays & Mondays during November-February.

Japanese American Internment Camp Memorial
Built on a triangular park bordered by New Jersey and Louisiana Avenues and D Street NW, (between the Capitol and Union Station) this memorial honors the Japanese Americans who were sent to internment camps during World War II and those who fought for the U.S. Armed Forces.