• Washington D.C.
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About this trip

You can’t go far on a Washington D.C. trip without seeing something historic. There are landmarks around every corner, from long-lasting icons like the Washington Monument and Lincoln Memorial, to relatively new ones like the Vietnam Memorial and the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial.

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Yours Truly DC Hotel

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1143 New Hampshire Ave NW, Washington, DC 20037

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1 Hour

Washington Monument

An iconic figure in Washington's skyline. Encased are key American artifacts such as a copy of the Declaration of Independence.

2 15th St NW, DC 20024

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Washington Monument

An iconic figure in Washington’s skyline. Encased are key American artifacts such as a copy of the Declaration of Independence.

 

2 15th St NW, Washington, DC 20024

  • Washington Monument
  • Washington Monument
  • Washington Monument
  • Washington Monument

0.5 Hour

World War 2 Memorial

Pay respects to the 16 million American soldiers lost in World War 2. Stone monoliths circle a fountain for an impressive atmosphere.

1750 Independence Ave SW, DC 20024

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World War 2 Memorial in Washington DC

Pay respects to the 16 million American soldiers lost in World War 2. Stone monoliths circle a fountain for an impressive atmosphere.

 

1750 Independence Ave SW, Washington, DC 20024

  • World War 2 Memorial in Washington DC
  • World War 2 Memorial in Washington DC
  • World War 2 Memorial in Washington DC
  • World War 2 Memorial in Washington DC

0.5 Hour

Lincoln Memorial

Imagine you're sitting at the knee of this valuable president in American history. As well, inscribed are some of his most famous words.

2 Lincoln Memorial Cir NW, DC 20002

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Lincoln Memorial

Imagine you’re sitting at the knee of this valuable president in American history. As well, inscribed are some of his most famous words.

 

2 Lincoln Memorial Cir NW, Washington, DC 20002

  • Lincoln Memorial
  • Lincoln Memorial

0.5 Hour

Vietnam Memorial

Inscribed on the long stretch of marble are the names of Americans lost in the Vietnam war. Includes statues of female soldiers and servicemen.

5 Henry Bacon Dr NW, DC 20245

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Vietnam Memorial in Washington DC

Inscribed on the long stretch of marble are the names of Americans lost in the Vietnam war. Includes statues of female soldiers and servicemen.

 

5 Henry Bacon Dr NW, Washington, DC 20245

  • Vietnam Memorial in Washington DC
  • Vietnam Memorial in Washington DC

0.5 Hour

Korean War Memorial

This striking memorial stands out with its 19 seven-foot statues of American soldiers. They pay tribute to the four branches of military.

900 Ohio Dr SW, DC 20024

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Korean War Memorial in Washington DC

This striking memorial stands out with its 19 seven-foot statues of American soldiers. They pay tribute to the four branches of military.

 

900 Ohio Dr SW, Washington, DC 20024

  • Korean War Memorial in Washington DC
  • Korean War Memorial in Washington DC
  • Korean War Memorial in Washington DC
  • Korean War Memorial in Washington DC

0.5 Hour

MLK Memorial

The man emerges from a mountain. Built between the Jefferson and Lincoln Memorials to enforce MLK's sentiment that "all men are created equal."

1964 Independence Ave SW, DC 20003

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Martin Luther King Memorial in Washington DC

The man emerges from a mountain. Built between the Jefferson and Lincoln Memorials to enforce MLK’s sentiment that “all men are created equal.”

 

1964 Independence Ave SW, Washington, DC 20003

  • Martin Luther King Memorial in Washington DC
  • Martin Luther King Memorial in Washington DC

0.5 Hour

Thomas Jefferson Memorial

The monument to this founding father is an impressive pillar chamber with a statue of his likeness in the center.

16 E Basin Dr SW, DC 20242

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Thomas Jefferson Memorial in Washington DC

The monument to this founding father is an impressive pillar chamber with a statue of his likeness in the center.

 

16 E Basin Dr SW, Washington, DC 20242

  • Thomas Jefferson Memorial in Washington DC
  • Thomas Jefferson Memorial in Washington DC