Jefferson Memorial

Thomas Jefferson Memorial

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The Thomas Jefferson Memorial is a stunning tribute to one of America’s Founding Fathers, located on the Tidal Basin in Washington, D.C. This iconic …

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Dec 6, 2024
Really picturesque view, we were very lucky that on the day I visited, it was a clear blue sky, so were able to get some superb pictures, if you like the Lincoln Memorial, you will love this. Full review by F1LoverAnn
Nov 23, 2024
This is a majestic structure and is well worth a visit when in Washington, DC. The setting for it is just prefect. Make sure you visit it. Full review by Skip G
Oct 11, 2024
This is a nice place to visit. Overlooking the water. Plenty of seating when you get to the top, as people don't seem to stay there that long. (When I got to the top there was no one there). Full review by Tigeriffic69
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Designed by John Russell Pope, this Roman-style monument to Thomas Jefferson, the nation's third president and author of the Decl…
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About how long should we plan on lingering here? My family typically reads some, but not all, markers/inscriptions.
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I would say about a half hour. There is some reading to do, some pictures to take and of course a monument to see
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What's the BEST way to get there with the least walking (with a toddler in tow)?
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The Jefferson Memorial is located near the Smithsonian Metro Station on the Orange, Silver, and Blue lines of the Metro System. The Smithsonian Station has two exits; make …
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The Jefferson Memorial is located near the Smithsonian Metro Station on the Orange, Silver, and Blue lines of the Metro System. The Smithsonian Station has two exits; make sure to leave the station through "Independence Avenue/12th Street Exit"
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From where can you take a picture of someone so that you can see the whole memorial in the background? You're too …
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From where can you take a picture of someone so that you can see the whole memorial in the background? You're too close when you're actually at the memorial.
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The best shot is probably from along the tidal basin pathway.
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There is no cost associated with visiting any of the sites within National Mall and Memorial Parks.
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