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National World War II Memorial
Each 17-foot pillar symbolizes a different U.S. state or territory, and the two 43-foot arches are dedicated to America’s victory in the Atlantic and Pacific theaters, respectively. On 24 bronze panels at the memorial’s entrance, moving bas-relief scenes depict the process of drafting and training soldiers, sending them overseas and into battle, and welcoming them back home, either alive or dead. A series of over 4,000 gold stars symbolizes the sacrifices made by over 400,000 Americans from “the Greatest Generation,” and two pieces of “Gilroy Was Here” graffiti allude to the importance this cartoon soldier had for American troops abroad.
Visitor parking is available for free along Ohio Drive south of the Lincoln Memorial, or just south of the Jefferson Memorial in Lots A, B and C. No Metrorail stations are entirely adjacent to the Memorial, but the Farragut North, Metro Center, Farragut West, McPherson Square, Federal Triangle, Smithsonian, L’Enfant Plaza and Archives-Navy Memorial-Penn Quarter stations are all within several blocks’ walking distance.
Park rangers are on-site each day and offer tours every hour on the hour, from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Tours & Tickets
Washington DC in One Day: Small-Group Sightseeing Tour
See the very best of Washington DC in one day! Aboard a comfortable coach, see the White House, Arlington National Cemetery, the Pentagon and more, and enjoy ... Read more
Location:
Washington D.C., District of Columbia
Duration: 6 hours (approx.)
Washington DC Hop-on Hop-off Trolley Tour
Discover Washington DC at your leisure with a one-day ticket on the Hop-on Hop-off Trolley Tour. Create your own itinerary to see the most popular sights of ... Read more
Location:
Washington D.C., District of Columbia
Duration: 1 day (approx.)
Viator VIP: Best of DC Including US Capitol and National Archives Reserved Access, the White House and Lincoln Memorial
Experience Washington DC’s most sought-after attractions like a true VIP insider. Beat the long entrance lines and enjoy reserved entry to the US Capitol ... Read more
Location:
Washington D.C., District of Columbia
Duration: 8 hours (approx.)
Washington DC by Night Small-Group Tour
Take a guided evening tour of Washington DC’s monuments and memorials -- majestic by day and spectacular when floodlit at night! See the Washington Monument, ... Read more
Location:
Washington D.C., District of Columbia
Duration: 3 hours (approx.)
