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Feb 1, 2025
The Jefferson memorial is set farther off in the National Mall but worth the scenic walk through the cherry blossoms! His statue and quotes displayed inside the monument are inspiring!Full review by beckbrenda68
Jan 23, 2025
While this memorial is a bit of a walk from the National Mall area and other landmarks, it’s still well worth the visit. The memorial itself is massive, overlooks the tidal basin, and dedicated to th…Full review by BlueBassBoat
Jan 21, 2025
This monument is located away from the National Mall. It was about a 15 minute walk from the Wharf along the water. The monument is quite visible around DC, including my hotel room. You can admire th…Full review by Acineto
About how long should we plan on lingering here? My family typically reads some, but not all, markers/inscriptions.
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You should be here for no more than a half hour. There is not much to see as they are renovating the memorial so, please check their website for details on what is open and what is …
You should be here for no more than a half hour. There is not much to see as they are renovating the memorial so, please check their website for details on what is open and what is closed.
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 …
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"
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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if you rent bikes (very fun for the 10+ kids) there is a path that leads around the tidal basin. There are a few spots we stopped at on that bike path and were able to get beautiful shots of …
if you rent bikes (very fun for the 10+ kids) there is a path that leads around the tidal basin. There are a few spots we stopped at on that bike path and were able to get beautiful shots of the Jefferson monument with the water in front. I would recommend that location if the weather is decent. The MLK Memorial gives a beautiful clear shot. The bike path gives you more foliage around the memorial. Good luck!
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